Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch (Some Models)

Supplementary Restraint System Components

How the SRS Air Bags Work

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

Limitations to SRS Air Bag

Constant Monitoring

Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Constant Monitoring

Constant Monitoring

The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:

Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Front air bag sensors
Air bag modules
Side crash sensors
Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light
Seat belt pretensioners
Related wiring

(With Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch)

Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
Driver seat slide position sensor
Front passenger air bag deactivation switch

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.