Lexus GS430 User Manual page 199

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" 1 Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
2 Front side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
3 Curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
4 Side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
5 Occupant detection sensor
6 Front passenger's seat belt buckle switch
7 SRS warning light
8 Airbag sensor assembly
9 Vehicles with rear side airbag only:
Rear side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists
mainly of the above components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is
controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor
assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
In a severe side impact, the side and curtain shield airbag
sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain shield airbag inflators.
At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion
of the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly 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 immediately.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,
so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also
cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.
Front (and outboard rear) seats as well as the parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several
minutes, but the airbags themselves will be hot. The airbags
are designed to inflate only once.
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