Toyota HIACE 2006 Owner's Manual page 59

Landing hard or vehicle falling
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The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
The front airbag sensor 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 inflator. At this
time a chemical reaction in the inflator
very quickly fills the airbag with non-toxic
gas to help restrain the forward motion of
the occupants. The airbag then quickly
deflate, so that there is no obstruction of
the driver's vision should it be necessary
to continue driving.
When the airbag inflates, 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
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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.
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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of
the following components, and their loca-
tions are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS warning light
2. Front airbag sensors
3. Airbag module (airbag and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly
Falling into or
jumping over a
deep hole
Hitting a curb,
edge of pavement
or hard surface
The SRS airbag may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside
of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.
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