If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate) - Toyota 4RUNNER Owner's Manual

1-7. Safety information
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas-
senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver's seat belt
buckle switch etc. The front passenger's airbag system consists of
the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.

If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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l Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
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For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
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of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer-
gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle's location
(without needing to push the "SOS" button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. (→P. 469)
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