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Impact detection

The MRS control unit picks up every collision within an angular range of 360°. The direction and severity of a collision are picked up by acceleration sensors in the MRS control unit and by external acceleration sensors.

External acceleration sensors:

The MRS control unit processes all the acceleration data. This determines the severity of the accident.

Fig 1: MRS Control Unit - Circuit Diagram
G10004161Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Airbag front sensor, passenger's side (includes longitudinal acceleration)
2 Airbag sensor, front door, passenger's side (pressure sensor)
3 B-pillar airbag sensor, passenger's side (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration)
4 B-pillar airbag sensor, driver's side (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration)
5 Airbag sensor for driver's side front door (pressure sensor)
6 Airbag front sensor, driver's side (includes longitudinal acceleration)
Body CAN Body CAN
Terminal R Terminal R
MRS MRS control unit (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration)