Where are the airbags?

Each car manufacturer before the release of a newauto on the conveyor carries out a series of tests, including a crash test, the results of which are assigned a degree of protection for drivers and passengers. One of the main means of passive safety (SRS - Supplementary Restraint System) in the car are airbags (they are also AirBag). Let's consider in detail where the airbags in the car are located, as well as where the sensors of the airbags are located.

Arrangement of airbags

Frontal AirBag

First of all, cars are completedairbag for the driver, because for him the greatest risk of injuries in an accident. A pillow in the steering wheel is located, so the driver needs to be at least 25-30 cm from the steering wheel so that when the AirBag is triggered it will be of use, not unnecessary harm. Also often in the base there is a second pillow - for the passenger in the front seat. It is located in the torpedo opposite the passenger, it can be disconnected. The purpose of these pillows - to protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in front (frontal) impact.

Side Airbag and curtain airbags

These pillows are located in the side of each of the front seats, they are designed to protect the pelvis and chest of the driver and front passenger. Lateral

curtains open at the level of the side windowsfront and rear row of seats to protect the head and neck from impact against the glass in a side crash or turning the car. Located in the front and back of the cabin in the window racks.

A set of six airbags becomesthe norm for modern cars, starting even with the B-class, but some automakers are trying to make their cars as safe as possible, using some more locations for the location of AirBag.

Knee AirBag

This pillow helps to avoid injuryfeet of the driver, is located under the steering column. In some models, also a knee pad for the front passenger is installed, it is located under the glove box.

Central AirBag

The task of such a pillow is to protect the driver and front passenger's head from impact

among themselves with a side impact. It is located in the armrest of the front row of seats.

BeltBag

Such a pillow is sewn into the seat belts for the rear passengers in order to secure the chest and neck of the passenger.

AirBag for the pedestrian

The task of this pillow is to protect his head from a blow to the windshield when the pedestrian hits. The cushion shoots from under the rear of the bonnet.

Arrangement of airbag sensors

AirBag sensors can be located outsidecar, and in the cabin - depending on the installed airbags. Each pillow is connected to its sensor, so they operate independently of each other. For the front cushions there are two sensors in the engine compartment, usually on the side members, for the side and central - in the front doors. For the front curtains - in the left and right pillars of the windshield, for the rear curtains - in the area of ​​the arches of the rear wings.

In the event that any of the cushions has worked, it must be dismantled. On how to do this, you can learn from the article How to remove the airbag.