Purpose
When the passenger-side air bag module receives an impact from a frontal or frontal offset collision, the operation (deployment) of the air bag mediates the impact to the head and face of the front passenger.
Function
When the passenger-side air bag module receives an impact from a frontal or frontal offset collision, the air bag is operated (deployed) by the operation signal sent from the SAS control module.

Construction
The passenger-side air bag module is installed to the instrument panel.
Operation
The passenger-side air bag module operates (deploys) the air bag by activating the internal inflator.
The inflator operates (deploys) in the following order:
1. When an operation (deployment) signal is received from the SAS control module, the igniter built into the inflator generates heat and ignites the ignition agent.

2. The ignition of the ignition agent causes the combustion of a gas generating agent which forms nitrogen gas.
3. The nitrogen gas is cooled at the filter and the filtrate is injected into the air bag.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Passenger Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control
System]
Passenger Side Air Bag Module [Two Step Deployment Control System]Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
The steering column (EPS motor) temperature increases directly after ...
Operating Tips for Audio System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract
your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Ev ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...