User Manual - Page 21

For ELEMENT 2004.

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Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passengersairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
On models equipped with side
airbags, one for the driver and one
for a front passenger. The airbags
arestoredintheouteredgesof
the seat-backs. Both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
On models equipped with side
airbags, an indicator on the
dashboard that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ). If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and front
passenger’s front airbags, at the time
and with the force needed.
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Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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