Conditions For Setting DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saturn LW300, 2001 Saturn LW200, 2001 Saturn L300, 2001 Saturn L200, and 2001 Saturn L100. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC sets when SDM commands air bags to deploy when a air bag circuit fault is present. SDM will command deployment in a frontal crash, of sufficient force, up to 30 degrees off center line of vehicle.