Overview of occupant safety

In this section, you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint system consists of: • seat belts • child restraint systems • ...

Introduction

SRS consists of: • the SRS warning lamp • air bags • air bag control unit (with crash sensors) • Emergency Tensioning Devices/belt buckle tensioners • belt force limiters SRS redu ...

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Steep slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide even with the brakes applied. This is because without wheel rotation, the ABS cannot determine vehicle movement. To ...

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance, see “Capacities and recommended fu ...

Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarte ...