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Vehicl e roll-over may not provide
enough side force to deploy the side air
bags.
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Side impacts with two-wheeled
vehicles may not provide enough force
to deploy the side air bags.
Non-activation of side air bag
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A side air bag will not normally inflate in
the following cases:
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Collision from the rear.
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Collision from the front, but it may
deploy the front air bags.
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag
systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
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SAS unit
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Crash sensor
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Air bag modules
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Side crash sensors
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Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system
warning light
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Seat belt pretensioners
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Related wiring
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Front passenger air bag deactivation
switch
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Driver seat slide position sensor
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Front passenger seat weight sensors
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Driver and front passenger seat belt
buckle switches
The diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system's readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position and continues while
the vehicle is being driven.
qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.
Essential SafetyEquipment
SRS Air Bags
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Some models.
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