Description & Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow all WARNINGS and AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before working on air bag system or related components.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), also known as air bag system, is designed to provide increased accident protection for driver and passenger by deploying air bags in a front-end or side collision. The air bag system is designed to be used in conjunction with 3-point seat belts.

The air bag system includes the following components: driver-side air bag module, passenger-side air bag module, spiral cable, right and left front seat air bag modules (side air bag modules), right and left head impact air bag modules, right and left front seat belt pretensioners, right and left rear seat belt pretensioners, AIR BAG warning light, air bag sensor assembly (air bag center sensor), right and left head impact/side air bag sensor assemblies (air bag side sensors), right and left head impact air bag sensor assemblies and associated wiring harnesses. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .