Conditions For Setting DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn LW300, 2002 Saturn LW200, 2002 Saturn L300, 2002 Saturn L200, and 2002 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 collision, of sufficient force, up to 30 degrees off center line of vehicle.