Passive Restraints
The passive restraints available for this vehicle include the following:
- Curtain Airbags - Curtain airbags are available for this vehicle when it is also equipped with dual front airbags. This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
- Dual Front Airbags/Knee Blocker Airbag - Multistage driver and front passenger airbags are used in this vehicle. This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by the SRS - AIRBAG logo molded into the driver airbag trim cover in the center of the steering wheel and also into the passenger airbag area of the instrument panel top panel above the glove box. Vehicles with the airbag system can also be identified by the airbag indicator, which will illuminate in the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (also known as the Cab Compartment Node/CCN) for about seven seconds as a bulb test each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. A pyrotechnic-type seat belt tensioner is also integral to the front seat belt tensioner units mounted on both left and right side B-pillars to work in conjunction with the dual front airbags. The front airbag system also includes a Knee Blocker Airbag (if equipped) that is located just beneath the steering column, behind the under column cover. If not equipped with the knee blocker airbag, a rigid plastic brace will replace it in the instrument panel to prevent the driver from being pushed underneath the instrument panel in the case of a frontal impact.
- Occupant Classification System - Vehicles manufactured for sale in North America (except Mexico) also include an Occupant Classification System (OCS) with components that are located on the front seats. These components include an Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and four seat weight sensors on the passenger seat, and seat track position sensors on both the driver and passenger front seats. Vehicles equipped with the OCS components can be readily identified by a passenger airbag on/off indicator located on the Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM) on the instrument panel center stack, just below the heat and A/C controls.
- Seat Airbags - Seat mounted airbags are optional equipment in this vehicle. This airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a sewn tag with the SRS - AIRBAG logo located on the outboard side of the front seat back trim cover.
The supplemental restraint system includes the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:
- Airbag Indicator - The airbag indicator is integral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (also known as the Cab Compartment Node/CCN), which is located on the instrument panel in front of the driver.
- Clockspring - The clockspring is located near the top of the steering column, directly beneath the steering wheel.
- Curtain Airbag (11) - In vehicles equipped with this option, a side curtain airbag is secured to each inside roof side rail above the headliner, and extends from the A-pillar to just beyond the C-pillar.
- Driver Airbag (6) - The driver airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel, beneath the driver airbag trim cover.
- Driver Knee Blocker - The driver knee blocker is a structural unit secured to the instrument panel, underneath the under column cover.
- Front Impact Sensor (1) - Two front impact sensors are used on vehicles equipped with dual front airbags, one left side and one right side. One sensor is located on the back side of each vertical member of the radiator support.
- Knee Blocker Airbag (if equipped) (5) - On vehicles with dual front airbags, there is an optional knee blocker airbag available that is mounted behind the under column cover, just below the steering column on the instrument panel.
- Occupant Classification Module (7) - Vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include an Occupant Classification Module (OCM) which is secured to the seat riser frame under the passenger side front seat cushion.
- Occupant Restraint Controller (4) - The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is located on a mount on the floor panel tunnel, below the instrument panel center stack and HVAC unit.
- Passenger Airbag (2) - The passenger airbag is located in the instrument panel, beneath the instrument panel top panel and above the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Passenger Airbag On/Off Indicator (3) - The Occupant Classification System (OCS) includes a passenger airbag on/off indicator which is located in the Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM) on the instrument panel center stack, just below the heat and A/C controls.
- Passenger Knee Blocker - The passenger knee blocker is a structural reinforcement that is integral to and concealed within the glove box door.
- Seat Airbag - An optional seat airbag unit is secured to each outboard front seat back frame, where it is concealed beneath the seat back trim cover and foam.
- Seat Belt Tensioner (9) - A seat belt tensioner is integral to both front seat belt retractor units on vehicles equipped with dual front airbags. The seat belt tensioner units are secured to the B-pillar and concealed beneath the lower trim panels.
- Seat Track Position Sensor - The Occupant Classification System (OCS) includes two seat track position sensors. One sensor is located on the inboard side of one of the seat adjuster tracks on both the driver and the passenger front seats.
- Seat Weight Sensor (8) - Vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include four seat weight sensors, one on each corner of the passenger side front seat between the seat riser frame and the seat track.
- Side Impact Sensor (10) - Four side impact sensors are used on vehicles equipped with the optional curtain airbags, two on each side of the vehicle. One sensor is located behind the B-pillar trim near the base of each B-pillar, and one sensor is located behind the quarter panel trim near the base of each C-pillar.