The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the air bag, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size. The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag.
See also:
9. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during starting, stays
on, or turns on while driving, h ...
Information about car conditions (at event)
❒ Scheduled maintenance programme intervals.
❒ Trip computer information.
❒ Light adjustment of graphics/index/instrument cluster display and twozone climate
control system (w ...
Front airbags
Front airbags (driver and passenger) have been designed to protect the occupants
in the event of head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by placing the cushion
between the occupant and the steeri ...