Location of driver's airbag
Front passenger airbag location
The front airbag system, in conjunction with the three-point seat belts, provides additional protection for the head and upper body of the driver and front passenger in the event of a serious frontal collision.
In addition to performing their primary protective function, seat belts also ensure that in a frontal impact, the driver and front passenger are positioned in such a way that the airbags can provide the greatest protection.
The front airbag system does not deploy in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal impacts.
The airbag system is in no way a substitute for seat belts, but is an essential component of the overall concept of passive safety of the vehicle. Please remember that the greatest efficiency of the airbags is achieved only when used in conjunction with the seat belts.
Therefore, you should always wear seat belts, not only because you need to comply with legal requirements, but also for your own safety.
The airbag system consists of the following main components and parts:
- electronic device for controlling the system and monitoring the functional readiness of the system (control unit);
- two airbags (air bags with gas generator) for the driver (in the steering wheel) and the front passenger (in the front panel);
- control lamp on the instrument panel.
The functional readiness of the airbag system is monitored by an electronic device.
Each time the ignition is turned on, the airbag system indicator light comes on for a few seconds (self-check).
The following indicates a violation of the functional readiness of the system:
- when the ignition is turned on, the control lamp does not light;
- a few seconds after turning on the ignition the control lamp does not go out;
- after turning on the ignition, the control lamp goes out and then starts to glow again;
- while driving the indicator lamp lights up or flickers.
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