Supplemental Restraint System: Description
A Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard factory-installed safety equipment on this vehicle. Available supplemental occupant restraints for this vehicle include both active and passive types. Active restraints are those which require the vehicle occupants to take some action to employ, such as fastening and adjusting a seat belt; while passive restraints require no action by the vehicle occupants to be employed. Additional details of each of these subsystems of the SRS can be found elsewhere within this service information.
In the event of a collision and the airbags are deployed, the fuel cut-off system operates, causing:
- the interruption of the fuel supply, including the fuel pump and fuel injectors, with the engine consequently cutting out
- the automatic unlocking of the doors
- turning on of the lights inside the vehicle
- deactivation of climate control system ventilation
- switching on of the hazard warning lights (to deactivate the lights press the button on the dashboard)
On some versions, the intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown in illustration on the display. In the same way, a dedicated message on the display warns the driver if system operation is compromised.
IMPORTANT
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine compartment, under the vehicle or near the tank area. After a collision, bring the ignition device to STOP to prevent the battery from running down.
Fuel reactivation procedure
To restore correct operation of the vehicle, carry out the following procedure (this procedure must be started and completed within one minute):
- bring the ignition device to ON
- turn on the direction indicators on the right, then on the left, then again on the right and again on the left
- now deactivate the direction indicators on the left
- bring the ignition device to STOP
- bring the ignition device to ON
IMPORTANT
MULTISTAGE AIRBAGS WITH MULTIPLE INITIATORS (SQUIBS) MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THAT ALL SQUIBS WERE USED DURING A DEPLOYMENT EVENT. REFER TO STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SQUIB STATUS CHECK AND FOR CORRECT AIRBAG DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.