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How Does The Car's Airbag System Work? Check Important Safety WARNINGS

Car's Airbag System: The car's airbag system is a part of SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), which aims to enhance passenger safety. In a frontal collision, the collision sensors will detect rapid deceleration, and if the controller judges that the deceleration represents a severe frontal collision, the controller will trigger the inflators. The inflators inflate the appropriate airbags with nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated airbags provide a cushion for your head and upper body. The airbag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has been activated.

Lakshya Rana|

Updated:Nov 19, 2024, 10:20 AM IST

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WARNING #1

WARNING #1: The driver should not lean over the steering wheel. The front passenger should not rest his or her body against the dashboard where a front airbag is mounted or a child should not stand in front of the dashboard.

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WARNING #2

WARNING #2: For vehicles with side airbags and side curtain airbag, occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. In these situations, the out-of-position occupant would be too close to an inflating airbag, and may suffer severe injury.

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WARNING #3

WARNING #3: Do not attach any objects to, or place any objects over, the steering wheel or dashboard. Do not place any objects between the airbag and the driver or front passenger. These objects may interfere with airbag operation or may be propelled by the airbag in the event of a collision.

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WARNING #4

WARNING #4: For vehicles with side airbags, do not use non-genuine seat covers on the front seats, because non-genuine seat covers may obstruct the inflation of side airbags. Also, near the door, do not place cup holders, hangers or any other objects and do not lean an umbrella, as these objects could be propelled by the airbag in the event of a collision.

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WARNING #5

WARNING #5: Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the airbag component areas. It can cause the airbags to malfunction.

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