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Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)






Supplementary restraint system (SRS)

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Safety equipment (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS))

Warning! The vehicle is equipped with pyrotechnical SRS components and seat belt tensioner. The components in the SRS system must be treated very carefully during repair to avoid:

- personal injury when carrying out repairs
- damage to or malfunction of the SRS (supplemental restraint system) system.

Warning! Work on SRS (supplemental restraint system) systems must always be carried out by a qualified workshop.

Safety and repairs
For further information on safety and repairs, see VIDA Design and function as well as the information on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) below:




- 1. The front seat belts and seat belt tensioners with seat belt reel sensors
- 2. Collision sensor SRS system
- 3. Driver's airbag (SRS)
- 4. Steering column
- 5 and 6. Collision sensor SRS system
- 7. Passenger airbag (SRS)
- 8. Supplemental restraint system control module (SRS)
- 9. Occupant weight sensor (OWS)
- 10. Seat track sensor (STS)
- 11. Belt tensioner sensor (BTS)
- 12. Airbag module seat (SIPS)
- 13. Buckle seat belt
- 14. Rear seat belts with seat belt tensioners
- 15. Inflatable curtain (IC)
- 16. Other SRS components

1. The front seat belts and seat belt tensioners with seat belt reel sensors




Refer to: Front safety belt retractor Front Safety Belt Retractor.
Refer to: Load limiter, seat belt Service and Repair.

2. Collision sensor SRS system




The collision sensors for the SRS system are located in the B and C-pillars.
Refer to: Collision sensor, B-pillar Collision Sensor, B-Pillar.
Refer to: Collision sensor, C-pillar Collision Sensor, C-Pillar.

3. Driver's airbag (SRS)




The driver's airbag (SRS) is unlocked in 2 stages. When working on the steering wheel, steering shaft or steering gear, certain operations must be carried out according to the methods for working on the driver's airbag.
Refer to: Driver's airbag Driver's Airbag.

4. Steering column




The steering column has a pyrotechnical tensioner.
Refer to: Steering wheel control module Service and Repair.

5 and 6. Collision sensor SRS system






7. Passenger airbag (SRS)




The passenger airbag (SRS) is unlocked in two stages.
Refer to: Airbag, passenger side Airbag, Passenger Side.

8. Supplemental restraint system control module (SRS)




The supplemental restraint system module (SRS) is between the parking brake and the gear selector lever in the center console.

Warning! Never install vehicle accessories on or near the supplemental restraint system module (SRS).

Refer to: Air bag supplemental restraint system Service and Repair.

9. Occupant weight sensor (OWS)




The passenger seat occupant weight sensor (OWS) is in the foam in the passenger seat cushion.
Refer to: Front passenger weight sensor Removal and Replacement.

10. Seat track sensor (STS)




The seat position sensor (STS) is a magnetic sensor that detects the position of the seat.
Refer to: Front seat position sensor Service and Repair.

11. Belt tensioner sensor (BTS)




Refer to: Strain sensor, seat belt Service and Repair.

12. Airbag module seat (SIPS)




Refer to: Air bag, front seat Air Bag, Front Seat.

13. Buckle seat belt




Refer to: Front safety belt buckle Front Safety Belt Buckle.

14. Rear seat belts with seat belt tensioners




Refer to: Seat belt retractor, rear Seat Belt Retractor, Rear.

15. Inflatable curtain (IC)




The inflatable curtain (IC) consists of two inflatable protective curtains located in the bottom edge of the roof, 1 on each side of the vehicle.
The curtain shields the upper section of the vehicle interior, from the A to the C-posts.
Refer to: Inflatable curtain Inflatable Curtain.

16. Other SRS components

Whiplash system:
The front seats have a whiplash function. This function reduces the risk of whiplash injuries in the event of a collision. The system is completely mechanical and is integrated in the seats.

Wiring:
The SRS wiring is orange.
When working on SRS wiring, extra care must be taken to avoid damage to the following areas:
- the soundproofing panels
- the glove compartment
- the dashboard
- the steering shaft covers
- the steering column
- the ignition switch
- the sills
- The panels for the A, B, C and D posts
- the roof
- the front side plate (front collision sensor).

Data Link Connector (DLC):
The data link connector (DLC) is in the passenger compartment.

Decals:
Safety decals must always be in position in the vehicle. See additional information. Refer to: Positioning safety labels .