Mitsubishi Outlander: How the supplemental restraint system works
The SRS includes the following components:
1- Air bag module (Driver)
2- Air bag module (Passenger)
3- Air bag control
unit (including the front impact sensor)
4- Seat belt pre-tensioner
5- Side air bag module*
6- Side impact sensor*
The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.
When the impact sensors detect an impact of sufficient frontal or side force, an automated circuit ignites materials in the inflator to generate gas and inflate the air bags. The air bags deployment produces a sudden, loud noise, and releases some smoke and powder, but these conditions are not injurious, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with respiratory problems may feel some temporary irritation from chemicals used to produce the deployment; open the windows after air bag deployment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after deployment, so there is little danger of obscured vision.
The time required from the sensors detecting an impact to deflation of the air bags after deployment is shorter than a blink of an eye.
CAUTION
Air bags are inflated at an extremely rapid speed. In certain situations, contact with inflating air bags can result in light cuts, bruises, and the like.
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Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system
The driver’s air bag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering
wheel. The front passenger air bag is contained in the instrument panel above the
glove box.
The driver ai
Deployment of front air bags
The front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...
The front air bags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate
to severe frontal impact. Typical conditions are shown in the illus
Side air bag system (front seat only)
The side air bags are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The label shown here is attached to the seatbacks with a side air bag.
The side air bag is designed to inflate only o
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Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the road surface can
damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your vehicle from this
damage. This will also be effective in protecting it from envir
Selector positions
P - PARK
This position locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle from moving. The
engine can be started in this position.
R - REVERSE
Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
CAUTION
Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) posi
