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. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
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SAFETY
The 2011 GMC Acadia, including the Denali trim, has been named a Top Safety
Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Acadia received the top
score of Good in frontal-offset, side-im ...
California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and sys ...
Under the Hood
Both the four-cylinder and V-6 engines use direct-injection technology. An
Eco mode, which is activated by a dashboard button, alters drivetrain
calibrations in the four-cylinder to maximize fuel ...