Driver Air Bag Module
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The driver air bag module is controlled by the restraints control module (RCM), which chooses between single or dual stage deployment depending on the occupant position and the crash severity. To reduce the risk of an air bag module induced injury to a driver that is positioned close to the steering wheel, the air bag module deploys radially. It has a non-azide propellant that reduces particulates and effluents. It consists of a two stage inflator with separate chambers for the two inflation stages, each being independently activated by the restraints control module (RCM). It has two electrical connectors that are color coded and mechanically keyed to the respective connector on the inflator.