Is seat belt necessary for airbags?
There is a misconception with many car users that it is fine not wearing a seat belt, as they are protected with airbags all around them (with front airbags, side airbags and in higher end vehicles even roof air bags). But unless you wear the seat belts, airbags cannot protect you from severe accidents.
Will airbag work if seat belt is not fastened?
According to experts, many are not aware that in some cars the airbags — the ones in front of the driver as well as the co-passenger — would open only if the seatbelt is worn. “Airbags will not activate if seatbelts are not fastened,” said Graeme McRaith, Service Operations Manager, Zawawi Trading Co.
Why do airbags only open when wearing a seatbelt?
Airbags were never intended to replace seat belts, they are supplemental restraints. Airbag design is made with the assumption that you’re wearing a seat belt, so it will deploy to protect you while you’re wearing it. To distribute the energy created by the impact around your body to protect it from severe impact.
How did the seat belt and airbag work together to keep the driver safe?
Seat Belts and Airbags Work Best Together ‘ When the airbag deploys, the seat belt helps protect the occupant by providing body support and preventing occupant ejection. The airbag creates a cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel, dashboard, windshield or other surfaces.
What should you know about Toyota Corolla SRS airbags?
As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants. Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
Where is the seat belt sensor in a car?
The seat belt sensor can usually be found in a vehicle’s SRS airbag module, sometimes referred to as the ECU, or engine control unit. The SRS airbag module or ECU is usually located beneath the driver’s or front passenger’s seat, but it can be found in a few different locations as well.
How to replace the impact sensor on a Toyota Corolla?
This video shows how I replaced the left front impact sensor and right front impact sensor on my 2005 Toyota Corolla. Both sensors were bad causing the airbag system warning light to activate. The only tool I used was a 10mm ratcheting wrench. Loading…
What are the components of the SRS airbag system?
SRS airbag system components 1 Front impact sensors 2 Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) 3 Seat cushion airbag 4 Side impact sensors (front doors) 5 Front passenger airbag 6 Side airbags