The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
• Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit)
• Front air bag sensors
• Air bag modules
• Side crash sensors
• Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system
warning light
• Front seat belt pretensioners
• Related wiring
(With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
• Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light
• Driver seat slide position sensor
• Front passenger seat weight sensors
• Front passenger seat weight sensor control
module
• Front passenger seat belt buckle switches
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
Before DrivingDifferential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
Gear Position Indicator [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control
and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indic ...
Warning Sound is Activated
Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched
off, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
• When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep” ove ...