Occupant Protection; Safety Equipment - Volkswagen Passat 2012 Service Training

Occupant Protection

Safety Equipment

The new Passat has six standard airbags as well as pyrotechnic
seat belts:
• Driver and front passenger airbag
• Side airbags at front
• Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
• Front inner and outer seat belt pyrotechnic igniters
• Rear outboard seat pyrotechnic igniters
Side Crash Sensors
The side crash sensors in the bottom area of the
front doors are designed as pressure sensors.
Lateral acceleration sensors that detect side impact
are located in the C-pillar.
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