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.
Collision Modes
The operation of SRS is different depending on the collision modes applications. For example, the driver air bag module, passenger air bag module, and seat belt pre-tensioner are activated in a frontal collision or side collision.
SRS configurations that are activated for the following collision modes.
| x: Apply -: Not apply | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SRS configuration | Frontal collision | Left side collision | Right side collision |
| Driver air bag module | x | - | - |
| Passenger air bag module | x | - | - |
| Seat belt pre-tensioner LH | x | x | - |
| Seat belt pre-tensioner RH | x | - | x |
| Lap pre-tensioner LH | x | x | - |
| Side air bag module LH | - | x | - |
| Side air bag module RH | - | - | x |
| Curtain air bag module LH | - | x | - |
| Curtain air bag module RH | - | - | x |
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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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