Component Description

Crush zone sensor (1) is installed to charge port lid hinge assembly. Crash zone sensor integrates frontal collision "G" sensor which detects frontal collision impact that exceeds the specified limit of the vehicle.

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In a frontal collision that exceeds the specified limit of the vehicle, crush zone sensor detects impact. If frontal collision safing sensor in air bag diagnosis sensor unit judges that impact is due to a collision, driver air bag, passenger air bag and front pre-tensioner seat belt operate.