Impact Sensors

Remote or satellite impact sensors are located in various locations in the vehicle. These sensors are mounted remotely from the impact sensor that is internal to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Sensors at the front of the vehicle provide an additional logic input for use by the ORC to control the front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners. Sensors on each side of the vehicle provide an additional logic input for use by the ORC to control the side curtain airbags, the seat belt pretensioners and, if equipped, the seat airbags. Three types of sensors are used in this vehicle. Two are the acceleration-type and one is the pressure-type, which are described in further detail elsewhere within this service information.