Front Airbag Deployment Front Airbag Deployment • In moderate to severe frontal crashes, a sensor detects a sharp deceleration and sends a signal to the ECU to trigger the front airbags. • When there is a frontal crash, the seat belt secures the occupant's lower body and torso in place. The airbag cushions and protects the occupant's head and chest. • When the ECU detects a moderate to severe side impact, and the triggering conditions are met, the side airbag deploys to protect the occupant's chest. • When the severity of the impact does not reach the airbag deployment threshold, the seatbelt provides enough protection.
• The front airbag deflates immediately after inflation, without affecting the driver's vision and ability to operate the steering wheel or other controls. • When a side impact occurs, generally only the airbag on the impacted side deploys. • The airbag deploys within a thousandth of a second. • If the impact occurs on the passenger side, the airbag on the passenger side deploys even if there is no passenger in the seat. • A loud noise is heard when the airbag deploys. It does not cause injury, but it may cause tinnitus or temporary deafness. • For optimum side airbag protection, the occupant must have their seat belt fastened and be sitting in an upright position.
• A cloud of dust from the airbag surface may come off when the airbag deploys. Although such powder is non-toxic, individuals with respiratory problem might experience some temporary discomfort. Front Center Airbag: • The vehicle is equipped with front center airbag (installed in the inner edge of the driver seat and marked "AIRBAG", as shown): • The front passenger airbag is controlled by the PAB switch. For details, see PAB Switch* Front Seat Side Airbags The vehicle is equipped with side airbags for the left and right front seats (installed in the outer edges of the front seat backrests and marked with "AIRBAG", as shown): 20