What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags?.
See also:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
- Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
- Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steeri ...
Obstacle Detection Feature
The Obstacle Detection Feature is part of the express-up feature and is
active:
- In the middle and upper portions of the window opening.
- During window up movements.
- In ignition OFF during a ...
Under the Hood
Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 comes in a choice of two configurations in
the DTS. The L37 edition produces an estimated 291 horsepower at 5,600 rpm,
while the LD8 is rated at 275 hp at 5,200 ...