The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units.Alarge quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
See also:
13. Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering
System).
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. ...
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — IfEquipped
• The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows the driver to select individual
comfort settings.
• The system provides set-and-forget operation for optimum comfort and convenience.
• The system ...
Transporting children safely
SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats not facing the running direction
on the front seat of vehicles with passenger’s airbag, which during inflation could
cause serious injury, even ...