Restraint systems (Description): Description and operation

DESCRIPTION

The airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) is a safety device which, when deployed in the event of a severe frontal impact, provides additional protection to the driver’s/passenger’s face and upper torso. The airbag is designed to inflate when the force of frontal impact within the shaded area exceeds the threshold limit.

From 97.5MY

A mechanically activated seat belt pretensioner has been added to each front seat belt reel. This is designed to remove any freeplay in the lap and diagonal belt in the event of a severe frontal impact. In addition to the airbag, the tensioner further reduces impacts on driver and front passenger from a frontal collision.