5.3.8. Safety battery terminal
The safety battery terminal is triggered at different thresholds when the Crash Safety Module detects a head-on, side-on or rear-end crash of sufficient severity. The connecting cable between the battery and starter/alternator and positive battery connection point is then disconnected pyrotechnically. The safety battery terminal is located directly at the positive terminal of the battery.
Despite the safety battery terminal being blown off, it is guaranteed that all consumers relevant to safety such as hazard warning flashers, interior lighting and telephone will continue to be supplied with voltage.