Knee Airbags: Operation

In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the gas generator is ignited. The escaping gas fills the airbag located between the housing and the cover. The filling airbag presses the cover towards the occupant.

Several retaining belts fix the cover in its position in front of the air cushion. The passenger's knees touch the cover. Over the surface of the cover, the load is distributed across the airbag and the passenger is supported.

The support of the knee initiates a controlled forward shift of the upper body, which is cushioned by the driver or passenger airbag.

The knee airbags can only be seen by the lettering "AIRBAG" on the top right of the glove-box lid or top left on the driver's side and by the cable connection for the airbag module.