How does the side air bag system work?
The side air bag system consists of
the following:
•An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)
with a gas generator concealed
behind the outboard bolster of
the driver and front passenger
seatbacks.
•A special seat cover designed to
allow airbag deployment.
•The same warning light,
electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front air
bags.
•Two crash sensors located under
the outboard side of the front
seats, attached to the floor.
Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of
severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.
The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected
by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not
occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel
and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in
side impact collisions.
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
that initiates air bag inflation.
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed
to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
Seating and safety restraints
135
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
4 7.5A Remote Entry Module, Mirrors, Memory
Functions (Seats and Pedals)
5 15A Speed Control Module, Reverse Lamp,
EVO Module, Climate Mode Switch
(Front Blower Relay), Daytime Running
Lamp Relay, Reverse Sensing System,
Autolock, E/C Mirror
6 5A Cluster, Overhead Trip Computer,
Compass, Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid,
Air Suspension Module, GEM Module,
EVO Steering Sensor, Heated Mirror, Rear
Defroster, Reverse Sensing System
7 5A Aux A/C Blower Relay (via fuse 22)
8 5A Radio, Remote Entry Module, GEM
Module
9—Not Used
10—Not Used
11 30A Front Washer Pump Relay, Wiper
Run/Park Relay, Wiper Hi/LO Relay,
Windshield Wiper Motor, Rear Washer
Pump Relay
12 15A Air Suspension Switch
13 20A Stop Lamp Switch (Lamps), Turn/Hazard
Flasher, Speed Control Module
14 15A Rear Wipers, Running Board Lamps,
Battery Saver Relay, Interior Lamp Relay,
Accessory Delay Relay (Power Windows,
Moonroof, Flip Windows)
15 5A Stop Lamp Switch, (Speed Control, Brake
Shift Interlock, ABS, PCM Module Inputs,
Air Suspension Module, Autolock), GEM
Module
Roadside emergencies
183
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
16—Not Used
17 10A* Flip Windows
18 15A* Powertrain Control Module, Fuel
Injectors, Fuel Pump, Mass Air Flow
Sensor
19 10A* Trailer Tow Stop and Right Turn Lamp
20 10A* Trailer Tow Stop and Left Turn Lamp
21—Not Used
22—Not Used
23 15A* HEGO Sensors, Canister Vent,
Automatic Transmission, CMS Sensor
24—Not Used
101 30A** Trailer Tow Battery Charge
102 50A** Four Wheel Antilock Brake Module
103 50A** Junction Block Battery Feed
104 30A** 4x4 Shift Motor & Clutch
105 40A** Climate Control Front Blower
106—Not Used
107—Not Used
108 30A** Trailer Tow Electric Brake
109 50A** Air Suspension Compressor
110 30A** Heated Seats
111 40A** Ignition Switch Battery Feed (Run/Start
Circuit)
112 30A** Drivers Power Seat, Adjustable Pedals,
Memory Module
113 40A** Ignition Switch Battery Feed (Run and
Accessory Circuits)
114 30A** Climate Control Auxiliary Blower
115—Not Used
116 40A** Rear Window Defroster, Heated Mirrors
117—Not Used
Roadside emergencies
187
