Side Air Bag: Description and Operation

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
The SRS is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat occupants in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full advantages of the SRS.

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Components







Side Air Curtain Module
The side air curtain module:
- Is replaced as an assembly.
- The side air curtain modules are fixed between the A-pillar and C-pillar under the headliner and deployed at the same time as the corresponding seat mounted side air bag. If the passenger air bag is deactivated the corresponding side air bag is also deactivated. When deployed, the side air curtain module extends down to approximately shoulder height to protect both the front and rear occupants heads. The side air curtain module is stabilized at the A-pillar and C-pillar by tethers. The side curtain module uses compressed argon to inflate the air bag.