Side Impact Airbag System

The ORC controls the seat back mounted airbags (one left and one right). If a ORC determines the impact is severe enough, based upon a signal from the Satellite Acceleration Sensor (SAS), the ORC will send a signal and the appropriate airbag will inflate, tearing open the front seat back trim cover protecting the occupants. Once a seat back mounted airbag has been deployed, the entire seat back as well as any damaged parts must be replaced.