Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 123

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
SRS warning light
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This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensor
assemblies, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, "AIR BAG ON" indicator light, "AIR BAG
OFF" indicator light, front passenger' s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, active head restraint assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. (P. 708)
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
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Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
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SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
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well as the seats, and parts of the front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
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For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a
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severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to
the response center, notifying them of the vehicle' s location (without needing to
push the "SOS" button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants
to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants
are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emer-
gency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 616)
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