Passive Restraints
The passive restraints available for this vehicle include the following:
- Dual Front Airbags - Multistage driver and front passenger airbags are used in this vehicle. This airbag system consists of passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components 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 door on the instrument panel above the glove box. Vehicles with the airbag system can also be identified by the airbag indicator, which will illuminate in the Electro Mechanical 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. Dual pyrotechnic-type seat belt tensioners are also integral to the driver and passenger front seat belt retractor units and buckle units of all airbag equipped vehicles to work in conjunction with the dual front and side curtain airbags.
- 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 passenger side front seat. These components include an Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and four seat weight sensors on the passenger side front seat. Vehicles equipped with the OCS components can be readily identified by a passenger airbag on/off indicator (4) located to the right of the hazard switch (3) in the instrument panel switch pod (1) near the base of the instrument panel center bezel.
- Side Curtain Airbags - Side curtain airbags are standard equipment for this vehicle when it is also equipped with dual front airbags. This airbag system consists of passive, inflatable SRS components and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a molded identification trim plug with the SRS - AIRBAG logo located near the tops of the B and C-pillar trim.
The SRS 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 Electro Mechanical 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.
- Driver Airbag (4) - 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 back side of and integral to the instrument panel steering column opening 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 the front end module carrier on either side of the radiator and inboard of the headlamp within the engine compartment.
- Occupant Classification Module (6) - Vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include an Occupant Classification Module (OCM) which is secured to a bracket on the inboard side of the inboard passenger side seat track riser beneath the seat cushion.
- Occupant Restraint Controller (8) - The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is located on a mount on the floor panel transmission tunnel rearward of the transmission gear selector, and is concealed beneath the center floor console.
- Passenger Airbag (2) - The passenger airbag is located in the instrument panel, beneath the passenger airbag door on the instrument panel above the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Passenger Airbag On/Off Indicator (3) - Vehicles with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include a passenger airbag on/off indicator which is located in the instrument panel switch pod near the base of the instrument panel lower center bezel.
- Passenger Knee Blocker - The passenger knee blocker is a structural reinforcement that is integral to and concealed within the glove box door.
- Seat Belt Tensioner (9 and 10) - Dual seat belt tensioners are integral to both front seat belt buckle units (9) and retractor units (10) on vehicles equipped with dual front airbags. The seat belt buckle tensioner units are located on the inboard rear corner of each front seat cushion. The seat belt retractor tensioner units are secured to the right and left inner B-pillars and concealed beneath the lower B-pillar trim.
- Seat Weight Sensor (5) - 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 lower seat adjuster tracks and the seat track risers.
- Side Curtain Airbag (12) - 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.
- Side Impact Sensor (11) - Four side impact sensors are used on vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags, two left side and two right side. One sensor is located behind the trim above the front seat belt retractor on each inner B-pillar and one is located above the second row outboard retractor on each inner C-pillar.
The ORC, the OCM, and the EMIC each contain a microprocessor and programming that allow them to communicate with each other using the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus. This method of communication is used by the ORC for control of the airbag indicator in the EMIC. Refer to DESCRIPTION .
Hard wired circuitry connects the SRS components to each other through the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system, and to the SRS components through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.