Safing Sensor: Description and Operation

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) is mounted on the center tunnel under the instrument panel. The RCM performs the following functions:
^ signals the inflators to deploy the air bags in the event of a deployable crash.
^ activates the safety belt buckle pretensioners to remove slack from the safety belt.
^ monitors the air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for faults.
^ illuminates the air bag indicator if a fault is detected.
^ flashes the air bag indicator to indicate the Lamp Fault Code (LFC) detected.
^ communicates through the Data Link Connector (DLC) the current or historical Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
^ signals the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) to activate a chime if the air bag indicator is not available and another SRS fault exists.
^ contains an internal safing sensor which is not serviced separately.