Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
System Components: Actuators: Notes
The crash safety module is used in to control the following actuators:
- Adaptive driver airbag
- Adaptive front passenger airbag
- Driver/front-passenger side knee airbag
- Curtain (head) airbags, left and right
- Side airbag, integrated in the left and right front seats
- Front seat belt pre-tensioner, front left and right
- Automatic seat belt tensioner with adaptive force limiter
- Active head restraint, front left and right
- Safety battery terminal
The following warning lamps are additionally activated:
- Airbag warning lamp AWL
- Seat belt mannikin
- Passenger Airbag OFF light (POL)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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