Crash zone sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Infiniti Q50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Crush zone sensor is installed to charge port lid hinge assembly. Crash zone sensor integrates frontal collision "G" sensor which detects frontal collision impact that exceeds the specified limit of the vehicle.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
In a frontal collision that exceeds the specified limit of the vehicle, crush zone sensor detects impact. If frontal collision safing sensor in air bag diagnosis sensor unit judges that impact is due to a collision, driver air bag, passenger air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner (front and rear) operate.