Pedestrian Protection Sensor, Basic Function - GF91.60-P-2016A

Model all (CAR) 

with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood) 

Overview 

This document contains the following information:

• Location 
• Task 

Fig 1: Pedestrian Protection Sensor/Front Bumper Crash Sensor Components Location - Model all (CAR)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The crash sensors are located on the left and right in the front bumper.

Task 

The crash sensors are connected to each other via a hose. They record the pressure in this hose. The pressure increases e.g. when the bumper is pressed in. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit evaluates the data from the crash sensors.