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The Front Airbag System consists of the following:
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Front Airbag Control Module (with integrated side
impact sensor - if equipped)
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AIRBAG Readiness Light
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Driver Airbag
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Front Passenger Airbag
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Steering Wheel and Column
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Instrument Panel
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Seat Belt Readiness Light
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Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
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Interconnecting Wiring
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Knee Impact Bolster
How The Front Airbag System Works
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The front airbag control module determines if a frontal
impact is severe enough to require the front airbags to
inflate. Based on the level of collision severity, the front
airbag control module determines the proper rate of
inflation. The front airbag inflators are designed to
provide different rates of airbag inflation. The front
airbag control module will not detect roll over, or rear
collisions.
The front airbag control module also monitors the
readiness of the electronic parts of the system when-
ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON
positions. These include all of the items listed above
except the knee bolster, instrument panel and the
steering wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition
switch, the front airbags are not on and will not inflate.
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