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Air Bag Module
FRONT IMPACT
A Flash video animation showing a Top Front - video shows top-down view of vehicle with signals passing along wires from sensors to air bag switches as front sensor encounters barrier, air bag deploys
 
SIDE IMPACT
A Flash video animation showing a Top side - video shows top-down view of vehicle with signals passing along wires from sensors to air bag switches as side sensor encounters barrier, air bag deploys
 
  • The air bag module consists of the air bag and its inflators.
  • In a moderate to severe crash, the inflators fill the air bag with harmless gas.
  • The inflated air bag reduces the chance that an occupant will strike the vehicle's interior during a crash.
  • The driver frontal air bag is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
  • The passenger frontal air bag is located in the instrument panel.
  • Side-impact air bags can be located in the seat back, the door or the overhead roof rail.
 
 
 
Area is Locked
NHTSA.gov U.S. Department of Transportation USA.gov