Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the passenger, and position everyone for the
best interaction with the airbags.
While the seat belts are designed to protect the driver and
passenger in many types of collisions, the airbags will
deploy in certain frontal collisions depending on the
severity and type of collision. However, even in collisions
where the airbags deploy, all occupants need the seat
belts to keep them in the right position for the airbags to
protect properly.
NOTE: The passenger airbag may not deploy if the
Occupant Classification System (refer to “Airbag Deploy-
ment Sensors and Controls”) determines the seat is
empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the
“child” category. This could be a child, a teenager, or
even a small adult. Therefore, even if the driver’s airbag
deploys, the passenger’s airbag may not deploy.
Airbag System Components
The Airbag System consists of the following:
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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
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Airbag Warning Light
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Driver Front Airbag
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Passenger Airbag
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Passenger Airbag Off Light
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Steering Wheel and Column
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Instrument Panel
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Knee Impact Bolsters
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Front Acceleration Sensors
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Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System (OCS)
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Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
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