Subaru BRZ Manuals 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual | Page 95

1-7. Safety information Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side) Airbag control module (including impact sensors) Side airbag module (driver’’s side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Door impact sensor (lefthand side) Curtain airbag module (left side) Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The front passenger's airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant detection control module etc. The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag control module. The airbag control module consists of an airbag sensor. In certain types of severe front or side impacts, the SRS airbag system triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants. I If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) G Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating) SRS airbag. G A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. G Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot. G The windshield may crack. 94