Subaru 2002 Impreza Service Manual page 383

AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag System
B: FUNCTION
1. FRONT AIRBAGS
The airbag system is provided as a driver and front passenger restraint system supplementary
to the seat belts. When an impact greater than a set level is applied to the front of the vehicle, the
sensors generate an electrical pulse to inflate the airbags in the airbag modules, thus preventing
the driver's and passenger's upper bodies from directly hitting against the steering wheel, instru-
ment panel and/or windshield:
Driver side
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v
Passenger side
Safetv sensor and
Collision
Front sub sensor,
electric sensor and
safety sensor detect
an impact greater
than the set level.
1
Inflators are ignited.
1
Gas is generated.
1
Airbag inflation
.1
Gas is discharged.
completes.
Airbags deflate.
NF0225
AB-3