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1-1. For safe use
NOTICE
Do not remove such components as
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the front bumper, hood or suspension,
or replace them with non-genuine
parts, as doing so may prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
Do not install anything to the front
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bumper or hood, as doing so may pre-
vent the sensors from detecting an
impact correctly and prevent the sys-
tem from operating properly.
●
Do not close the hood with force or
apply load to the lifters, as doing so
may damage the lifters and prevent
the system from operating properly.
●
Do not modify the suspension, as
changes made to the vehicle height
may prevent the system from operat-
ing properly.
Active roll bar
The active roll bar is the mechanism
that ensure the bars to pop out
upward when the sensors detect a
frontal or side impact, or vehicle
rollover.
System components
Sensors
A
Active roll bar
B
ECU
C
Operation of the active roll bar
The active roll bar is stored behind the
rear seats. When the system operates,
the bars pop out upward.