² Front SeatÐ side mounted (Thorax) Airbags Ð If
Equipped
² Front Impact Sensors
² Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped)
² Steering Wheel and Column
² Instrument Panel
² Seat Belt Reminder Light
² Knee Impact Bolster
² Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
FRONT SEAT AIRBAG FEATURES
The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and front
passenger airbags. This system provides output appro-
priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact
sensors at the front of the car. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of
the second stage determines whether the output force is
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
the need, the second stage is expended later in the crash
event.
Driver Airbag Special Features
Driver airbag deployment and force level is controlled by
the driver's seat position as well as impact severity. Use
of special inflators, result in a very compact driver's side
airbag.
In addition to the small size, the inflating gasses exit
through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas
away from the occupant. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53
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Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the timing belt on 2.4L and 3.5L engines. 102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines. 120,000 200 000 120
*P artial Z ero E missions V ehicle
² This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431
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