Airbag and Seatbelt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - System Operation and — 2016 workshop reference 1752

Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

Side Air Curtain (coupe only)

The side air curtain is a single-stage airbag which is designed to protect the vehicle occupant(s) during certain side impact crashes.

Side Airbag

The side airbag is a single-stage airbag which is designed to provide protection for the seat occupant's torso. It deploys upon receipt of current flow during certain side impact crashes and is attached to the outboard side of each front seat. It is used in conjunction with the side air curtain or upper side airbag, depending on body style.

Upper Side Airbag (convertible only)

The upper side airbag is a single-stage airbag which is designed to provide protection for the seat occupant's head. It deploys upon receipt of current flow during certain side impact crashes and is attached to the outboard side of each front seat.

Clockspring

The clockspring allows for continuous electrical connections between the driver airbag and the RCM. A spiral-wound cable wraps around the center of the clockspring and as the steering wheel is turned, the spiral cable inside expands or contracts in diameter as the 2 halves of the clockspring turn.

Restraints Control Module (RCM)

NOTE: This vehicle may be equipped with SYNC®, which contains the 911 Assist™ option. Refer to the Owner's Literature for information about this feature.

The RCM monitors various sensor inputs and uses that data for controlling SRS outputs such as event notification function and airbag deployment.

The RCM includes a backup power supply. This feature provides sufficient backup power to deploy the airbags in the event the ignition circuit is lost or damaged during impact. The backup power supply depletes its stored energy approximately one minute after power and/or ground has been removed from the RCM.

The RCM requires PMI when being replaced. Refer to the diagnostic scan tool instructions to carry out PMI.

Source reference 1752

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