What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbags modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.
See also:
Comprehensive safety system
The GMC Acadia has a comprehensive safety system that is designed to protect
passengers before, during and after a crash. Its strong structure and four-wheel
independent suspension system enhance ...
All-Wheel Drive
It is not necessary to check the all-wheel drive lubricant levels.
A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer as soon as possible. ...
Exterior
Painted black and trimmed in chrome, my Yukon Denali test vehicle looked more
like its Escalade corporate cousin than a tough truck. The Yukon is probably the
safest-looking of the three siblings, ...