Safety Belt Buckle Switches
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As part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), the driver and front passenger safety belt buckles are equipped with safety belt buckle switches. The safety belt buckle switches indicate to the restraints control module (RCM) whether the safety belts are buckled or unbuckled. The RCM uses this information in determining the deployment of the dual-stage driver and passenger air bag modules.