Side Impact Air Bags
Never use an ohmmeter or similar tool to test airbags, inflatable curtains, the adaptive steering column or seat belt tensioners. Disconnect airbags, inflatable curtains, the adaptive steering column or seat belt tensioners before testing them. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment. This could result in serious injury or death.
There are two side impact protection (SIPS) bags connected to the supplemental restraint system module (SRS). Their connectors are electrically separated from each other. The side impact protection (SIPS) bags are on the outside of the front seats, underneath the upholstery. The side impact protection (SIPS) bags deploy on the side of the impact. Their task is to protect the hips, chest and upper body in the event of a side on collision.
The side airbags together with the inflatable curtains and other safety systems can help to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a collision.
The side impact protection (SIPS) bag uses a pyrotechnic component in combination with a reservoir which stores a gas. On activation the pyrotechnic charge and mixes with the stored gas. The gas mixture is blown into the airbag.
Never use an ohmmeter or similar tool to test airbags, inflatable curtains, the adaptive steering column or seat belt tensioners. Disconnect airbags, inflatable curtains, the adaptive steering column or seat belt tensioners before testing them. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment. This could result in serious injury or death.