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.
Purpose of the System
The multiple restraint system (MRS) provides enhanced passive protection for vehicle occupants in the event of a serious collision. The system is regarded as passive in the respect that it operates automatically without preconditional interactions by the vehicle occupants.
The MRS system consists the following components:
- MRS control unit
- Driver's airbag module
- Front passenger's airbag module
- Driver's side (thorax) airbag module
- Front passenger's side (thorax) airbag module
- Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS2) airbag - Right Hand
- Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS2) airbag - Left Hand
- Driver's seat belt pre-tensioner
- Front passenger's seat belt pre-tensioner
- MRS warning lamp (in instrument cluster)
- Crash sensor - side impact (x 2)
- Seat belt buckle switches
- Slip Ring
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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.