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Driver airbag

Driver airbag


The driver airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The driver airbag is a "smart" airbag that inflates in two stages. The airbag is connected to the control module as shown below and under Control module connections , Airbag (SRS) LHD and Airbag (SRS) RHD .

The driver side system incorporates a gas generator and airbag. The gas generator is bolted to a magnesium housing. The airbag is protected by a plastic shell with fracture lines that is fitted to the sheet metal bracket. The airbag has a volume of approx. 58 litres.

The steering wheel centre pad (airbag module) is supplied with test and detonation current from a coil spring (contact roller), which also supplies the SID with information from the steering wheel buttons.

Driver airbag gas generator




1. Gas generator, 80%

2. Gas generator, 20%


The gas generator comprises a light-alloy housing, electric detonator, explosive charge and filter. The gas generator is detonated in two stages: a primary stage (80%) and secondary stage (20%). The delay between the two detonations depends on the information the control module receives from the various sensors.

On receiving an activation command, the control module sends a current pulse to the detonator which ignites the explosive charge. On combustion, this explosive charge generates a gas. The filter cools the gas and removes particles from it before it passes into the airbag.

For more information on detonation signals, refer to SRS control module .