AIR BAG SYSTEM

T-131spec table

COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS

Component	Function	Remarks
Air bag system warning lamp	Lamp illuminates or flashes when problem or failure occurs in air bag system	Located in instrument cluster
Air bag module	Deploys air bag when current flows to integrated igniter	Air bag fills to volume of about 60 liters (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Backup battery	Provides sufficient power to operate air bag system if battery power lost during crash
Clock spring connector	Ensures uninterrupted electrical circuit to air bag module while allowing rotation of steering wheel	One of part of combination switch
Crash sensor	Detects frontal impact and completes circuit to send signal to air bag module
Crash sensor	Two types of sensors used
Diagnostic module	Monitors electrical system components and circuit
Diagnostic module	Indicates problem or failure in system by illuminating air bag system warning lamp

Air bag system warning lamp

FunctionLamp illuminates or flashes when problem or failure occurs in air bag system

RemarksLocated in instrument cluster

Air bag module

FunctionDeploys air bag when current flows to integrated igniter

RemarksAir bag fills to volume of about 60 liters (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)

Backup battery

FunctionProvides sufficient power to operate air bag system if battery power lost during crash

Remarks

Clock spring connector

FunctionEnsures uninterrupted electrical circuit to air bag module while allowing rotation of steering wheel

RemarksOne of part of combination switch

Crash sensor

FunctionDetects frontal impact and completes circuit to send signal to air bag module

Remarks

Crash sensor

FunctionTwo types of sensors used

Remarks

Diagnostic module

FunctionMonitors electrical system components and circuit

Remarks

Diagnostic module

FunctionIndicates problem or failure in system by illuminating air bag system warning lamp

Remarks