Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 85

05 02.25
LS13120b
The SRS front airbag system consists
mainly of the following components, and
their locations are shown in the illustra-
tion.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light or passenger airbag on-
off indicator light
3. Passenger airbag manual on- off switch
4. Airbag module for front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
5. Separate seats only—Front passenger
occupant classification system
and sensors)
6. Separate seats only—Front passenger's
seat belt buckle switch
7. Driver's seat belt buckle switch
8. Driver's seat position sensor
9. Airbag sensor assembly
10. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
11. SRS warning light
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
The airbag sensors constantly monitor the
forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an
impact results in a forward deceleration
beyond the designed threshold level, the
system triggers the airbag inflators. At this
time a chemical reaction in the inflators
very quickly fills the airbags with non- tox-
ic gas to help restrain the forward motion
of the occupants. The front airbags then
quickly deflate, so that there is no ob-
struction of the driver's vision should it be
necessary to continue driving.
(ECU
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
loud noise and release some smoke and
residue along with non- toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)
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