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The SRS consists of the following components:
1. Driver's front air bag module
2. Passenger's front air bag module
3. Side impact air bag modules
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM)
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors
10. Driver’s knee air bag module
11. “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator (Front passenger’s seat only)
12. Occupant classification system (Front passenger’s seat only)
13. Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buckle sensors
14. Anchor pre-tensioner assembly
The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ON to determine if a crash impact is severe enough to require air bag deployment or pretensioner seat belt deployment.
The SRS air bag warning light " "
on the instrument panel will illuminate for about 6 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop
Button is turned to the ON position, after which the SRS air bag warning light "
" should go out.
WARNING
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS. Have an authorized EQUUS dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible.
The front air bag modules are located in the center of the steering wheel, in the front passenger's panel above the glove box and in the driver’s side knee bolster. When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front air bags.
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the air bags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the air bags.
A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.
After complete inflation, the air bag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other controls.
WARNING
WARNING
Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the foot brake while driving, emergency braking is
possible by pulling and holding the EPB switch.
However, braking distance will be longer than normal condition.
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Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Description and Operation
Description
The Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) operates at the same
time with the Seat Belt Pretensioner when it satisifies the deployment
condition after a collision. It is an auxiliary equi ...
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
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