46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove
compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on
the airbag covers.
Front Airbag Components
1 — Driver Airbag and Passenger Airbag
2 — Knee Bolster
NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Airbags.
The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open during airbag deployment.
Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Front Airbag
• Front Passenger Airbag
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Steering Wheel and Column