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Chapter 7: Other Vehicle Occupant Protection Systems

Chapter 7: Other Vehicle Occupant Protection Systems. Chapter Objectives. Identify common vehicle occupant protection systems Describe different types and locations of air bags Review air bag information in owner’s manual Describe air bag suppression system

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Chapter 7: Other Vehicle Occupant Protection Systems

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  1. Chapter 7: Other Vehicle Occupant Protection Systems

  2. Chapter Objectives • Identify common vehicle occupant protection systems • Describe different types and locations of air bags • Review air bag information in owner’s manual • Describe air bag suppression system • Identify presence of an on-off switch

  3. Active and Automatic Occupant Protection • Active protection • Features require action by the occupant • Automatic protection • Features are built into the vehicle • Protects without any action by the occupant

  4. Active Protection • Lap/shoulder belts • Child restraint systems • Lap belts

  5. Automatic Seat Belts Door or Track-mounted shoulder belt with manual lap belt

  6. Automatic Seat Belts Door-mounted automatic lap and shoulder belt

  7. Automatic Protection: Air Bags

  8. How Do Air Bags Protect People? • Spread the crash forces over a large part of the body • Are used one time only; must be replaced after a crash • Must be used with seat belt

  9. Air Bag Warnings • Always on sun visor • Sometimes on air bag cover • Sometimes inside door • Sometimes on seat belt or vehicle seat • Can be almost anywhere

  10. Examples of Some Air Bag Markings • SRS • SIR • SIPS • SIAB • IC

  11. Answer the following items in your workbook, then discuss: Why you need to identify air bags? How air bags protect you in a crash? What do you do with air bags after a crash? Activity 1: Explaining Air Bags

  12. Air Bag Active Suppression:On-Off Switches • Check owner’s manual to see if on-off switch is present • May be installed if switch has been approved by NHTSA

  13. Air Bag Automatic Suppression • May suppress passenger side air bag for smaller occupant or if seat is empty • Check owner’s manual to see if passive suppression is present • Identify location of indicator light • Identify how system works

  14. Hands-On Activity 2: Finding Air Bag Information

  15. Chapter Review • Where can you find the air bag warnings? • What is the difference between active and automatic protection?

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