Srs Warning Light; If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate); Operating Conditions (Front Airbags) - Toyota Tacoma 2013 Owner's Manual

1-7. Safety information

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 air-
bag sensor assemblies (Access Cab and Double cab models), driver's seat
position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and sensors), AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF
indicator lights, front passenger's seat position sensor (Bench type seat),
front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, belt tension sensor (Bench type seat), RSCA OFF indicator light
(4WD models only), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(→P. 404)

If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
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(inflating) 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)
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as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
The front windshield may crack.
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Operating conditions (front airbags)

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The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
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the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle "underrides", or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
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