Function, Individual Components

Function Of Components

1. Triggering unit
Processes the incoming signals and triggers the airbag system when an accident is identified.

2. Passenger's airbag unit
Contains the airbag and the gas generator for the passenger.

3. Warning light
1. System readiness indicator.
2. Fault indication.

4. Driver's airbag unit
Contains the airbag and the gas generator for the driver.

5. Side airbags
The side airbags are located in the doors.
The side airbags include the airbag and the gas generator.

6. Contact unit
Connection between the triggering unit and driver's airbag unit.

7. Sensors for airbag
The two sensors are located at the right and left sides and measure the lateral acceleration in a side impact.

8. Belt buckle, driver/passenger
A switch is installed in each belt buckle in order to detect whether the seat belt is fastened or not.

9. Plug connection, child restraint system
If a child restraint system is used, the passenger's airbag unit must be deactivated. A plug connection (buckle) is installed under the passenger's seat for this purpose. The tongue of the child restraint system must be inserted into this plug connection.