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 Description
- GENERAL
- G sensors used for the airbag system are installed on various parts on the vehicle and calculate the deceleration rate of each part during a collision.
- Depending on the situation, the center airbag sensor assembly sends a deployment signal to each airbag based on the information from each sensor.
- DEPLOYMENT CONDITION
- FRONTAL COLLISION
- Frontal collision signals are produced based on the information from the center airbag sensor assembly and front airbag sensors.
HINT:
*: In case of a frontal collision, the ignition signal could be output with the deceleration sensor ON signal even without a signal from the front airbag sensors.
- Frontal collision signals are used to deploy the airbags except the side airbags and curtain shield airbags.
- Frontal collision signals are produced based on the information from the center airbag sensor assembly and front airbag sensors.
- SIDE COLLISION (1)
- The side airbags are deployed based on signals from the side airbag sensors and center airbag sensor assembly.
HINT:
The curtain shield airbags are deployed at the same time.
- The side airbags are deployed based on signals from the side airbag sensors and center airbag sensor assembly.
- SIDE COLLISION (2)
- The curtain shield airbags are deployed when both of the following conditions are met:
- Signals from the side airbag sensors or rear airbag sensors are received.
- Signal from the center airbag sensor assembly is received.
- The curtain shield airbags are deployed when both of the following conditions are met:
- FRONTAL COLLISION
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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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