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15.1 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
15.1.1 System Description
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) installation comprises:
0 electronic Diagnostic Module (DM)
0 driver and passenger-side air bag modules (including firing mechanisms)
0 two front impact sensors (left and right)
0 one safing sensor
0 dedicated wiring harness
0 two cable reel cassettes (integral part of the steering column harness)
0 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and driver information message
The system is designed to provide protection for both driver and front seat passenger by automatically deploying air
bags in the event of a collision during forward travel. The driver
-side air bag is located in the centre of the steering
wheel assembly and the passenger-side air bag in the fascia panel.
In the event of a collision the impact
/ safing sensors operate, completing the electrical firing circuit and causing the
air bags to inflate within 32 milliseconds. At least two of the three sensors (at least one impact, and the safing sensor)
.must be activated to initiate firing. System operation is dependent upon battery voltage supplied directly, and via the
ignition switch, to the DM and the correct installation and operation of all system components, including the wiring
harness. Faults in system components, installation or wiring will be indicated by the MIL Lamp, located on the instru
- ment panel, which will illuminate 'SRS AIR BAG'. Indication is also given by the driver information message'AIR BAG'
displayed on the LCD panel below the speedometer.
15.1.2.1 Diagnostic Module (Fig. I)
The Diagnostic Module (DM), mounted below the passenger-side air bag module, behind the console fascia panel, is
the electronic microprocessor unit which monitors the whole SRS system. The state of the three system sensors, two
air bag modules and the wiring harness is monitored constantly to detect activation criteria and component faults.
15.1.2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
The unit also confirms correct supply conditions by compar- ing a direct battery voltage input with an input, via the igni- tion switch, of the same voltage value. Detection of system
faults will be relayed by the DM to the instrument panel and
the air bag MIL Lamp illuminated.
The DM contains a reserve power supply unit, enabling the
air bagsto fire even if supply voltage is lost during an impact
situation. The reserve power charge will be retained for ap
- proximately one minute after the positive supply voltage is
disconnected. An auxiliary internal circuit, known as the
'dwell enhancer', provides a temporary ground to compen
- sate for damaged primary crash sensors. If either primary
crash sensor operates for 5 milliseconds the 'dwell en- hancer' circuit will turn on, completing the firing circuit to
ground for 90 milliseconds. The purpose of this is to allow
air bag deployment even if the operated primary crash sen- sor circuit is defective or opens.
15.1.2.2 Wiring Harness
Fig. 1
A dedicated wiring harness, covered with yellow sheathing, independent of any other vehicle system, is used to electri- cally connect all the component items. To allow movement of the steering mechanism, two cable reel cassettes are
incorporated into the driver-side air bag module circuitry, as a means of compensating for steering wheel rotation is
required to prevent harness damage or disconnection. The two cable reel cassettes form an interface between the
steering column and air bag module and, due to their coiled construction, are able to contract or expand as required.
15.1.2.3 Air Bag Modules
The two air bag modules, driver and passenger side, are
each activated when either front impact sensor (Fig. 2) and
the safing sensor operate simultaneously. Both modules
contain a charge of sodium
azide/copper oxide which, when
ignited by an electrical impulse, generate a volume of ni
- trogen gassufficientto inflatetheair bag. Theamountof gas
generated is greater in the passenger-side air bag due to its
larger size. Both modules, including surrounding trim pan- els, are non-serviceable and once activated must be re-
newed as a complete assembly.
Fig. 2
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15.2.2 INSTRUMENT PACK CONNECTORS
0
Socket A (24-way)
Pin Circuit Input
1. Fuel used 2. 12V ignition feed 3. Ground 4. Ground 5. Battery feed 6. 12V auxiliary feed 7. Anti-lock fail 8. -
Socket 6 (48-way)
Pin Circuit Input
1. - 2. Speed output 1
3. Speed output 2
4. Trip stalk cycle 5. - 6. - 7- 8. - 9. Generator indicator voltage 10. Brake fluid level 11. - 12. Trip reset 13. Screenwash fluid level 14. Transmission sport mode 15. Seat belt 16. Luggage compartment open
Pin
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Pin
17.
18.
19. 20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Circuit Input
Illumination feed
-
- -
Diagnostic serial output (K) Diagnostic serial input (L)
Distance
-
Circuit Input
Park brake (on)
D.I.
bulb fail - - -
Check engine
Exhaust temperature
Main beam
- - - - - - - -
Fig. 1 Pin Locations
Pin
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Pin
33.
34. 35.
36.
37.
38.
39. 40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
Circuit Input
-
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature output
Tachometer
input - ECM
-
Circuit Input
Ground - trip keyboard
Traction control status
Trip clear
Coolant level
Side lights (on)
Left D.I. (on)
Right D.I. (on)
Trip
km / miles
General bulb fail
Transmission fail
Air bag fail
Door ajar
- Driver’s
Door ajar - Passenger’s
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15.4 DRIVER ERGONOMICS
15.4.1 System Description
Adjustment of the seats, steering column and exterior rear view mirrors position is effected by means of control
switches. The switches maintain the adjustment facility while depressed, movement ceasing when the switch is re- leased.
Manual adjustment can be achieved either with the ignition key in place or with the driver‘s door open, or having been
closed within the last
30 seconds.
The system offers the following facilities:
Entry
/ Exit mode; an automatic seat /column position setting for ease of driver entry into / exit from the vehicle.
Driving position set; automatic recall of up to three preferred settings.
Passenger seat set; automatic recall of up to three preferred settings.
Remote recall; automatic recall of up to two memory positions from
a remote transmitter (in key fob).
Reverse mirror dip; automatic adjustment of passenger rear view mirror when reversing.
U: Vehicles intended for the Japanese market are fitted with an additional ‘fold away’ mirror function. This func- tion allows mirrors to fold flat against the car when parking in enclosed areas.
15.4.1.1 Entry/ Exit Mode
Entry / Exit mode is designed to give easier vehicle entry and exit for the driver. The facility is selected by positioning
the mode switch, located on the LH side of the column cowl, to ‘auto’ which designates the current seat / column posi- tion, ie driving positions, as the memorized position. On removal of ignition key or opening of driver‘s door, with igni- tion key still in place, the driver’s seat will move to the rear (current position allowing) and the column will adopt ‘tilt
away’ mode automatically creating additional space for driver exit
/ entry. Insertion of key in ignition or closure of
driver‘s door (with ignition key in place) returns seat / column positions to the memorized (previous) position.
Operation of eitherthe brake pedal or
seat/column manual controls during entry/exit mode execution will abort posi- tional adjustments. Setting the mode switch to OFF disables operation of entry / exit mode.
15.4.1.2 Driving Position Set
Setting of seat, column and external rear view mirrors to preferred driving position is available using the memory but- tons located on the drivers door switch pack. With the ignition key in place enter settings to be memorized as follows:
Adjust seat, column and mirrors to desired positions.
Press the ’memory’ button
so that it becomes illuminated.
Press button
1,2 or 3 to store configuration within four seconds of memory button operation. Memory light will extin- guish and a chime will sound, indicating procedure complete.
The above procedure may be repeated two more times until each button
(1,2 & 3) has a preferred position stored in
memory, accommodating different driver settings. Operation of any push-button (1,2 or 3) will re-position seat col-
umn and mirrors to the stored settings.
Memory recall will operate under the following conditions:
. Ignition key in and gear selector in park.
8 Ignition key in and handbrake on.
8 Ignition key out and driver’s door open (or having been closed within the last 30 seconds).
Re
-setting the preferred position on any setting button automatically erases previously stored information. Memory
information is not erased if power supply to the seat and column / mirror control modules is lost (e.g. battery discon- nected).
15.4.1.3 Passenger Seat Set
The procedure for setting and recalling a preferred passenger seat position is identical to that for a driving position.
Memory recall will only operate with ignition key in auxiliary position or passenger door open, or having been closed
within the last
30 seconds.
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