Inflatable Curtains
Never use an ohmmeter or similar tool to test airbags, inflatable curtains or seat belt tensioners. Disconnect airbags or seat belt tensioners before testing them. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment. This could result in serious injury or death.
There are up to four inflatable curtains connected to the supplemental restraint system module (SRS). Their connectors are electrically separated from each other.
The inflatable curtains are located in the roof between the A and D-posts. The front and rear inflatable curtains have only one ignition component each. The task of the inflatable curtain is to protect the head and the upper body in the event of a side impact. The supplemental restraint system module (SRS) deploys the inflatable curtains on the side from which the side impact sensors transmitted an activation signal.
The number of inflatable curtains in the car depends on whether the car is a 5 or 7 seater model. The configuration is as follows:
- 5 seater models: There is a front inflatable curtain on each side, two in total
- 7 seater models: There are front and rear inflatable curtains on each side, four in total.
The inflatable curtain uses a pyrotechnic component in combination with a reservoir which stores a gas. On activation the pyrotechnic charge and mixes with the stored gas. The gas mixture is blown into the inflatable curtain which falls and covers the side windows and B post. If rear inflatable curtains are installed the C post is also covered.
Where there are two inflatable curtains per side, these are always activated simultaneously.
Never use an ohmmeter or similar tool to test airbags, inflatable curtains or seat belt tensioners. Disconnect airbags or seat belt tensioners before testing them. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment. This could result in serious injury or death.