Buick Enclave: What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags? .
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near
frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the
driver's or front outboard passeng ...
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants ...
See also:
Releasing seat belts
► Press release button 4 and
guide belt tongue 2 back towards belt
sash guide 1.
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped i ...
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a ...
Towing Equipment
Hitches
It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed.
► The rear bumper on the vehi ...