2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 81

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) 8. Airbag sensor assembly 9. Knee airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) 10. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) 11. SRS warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. The front airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver's vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so immediately. The SRS front airbag system mainly consists of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 3. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator) 4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) 5. Front passenger's switch seat belt buckle 6. Driver's seat belt buckle switch 7. Driver's seat position sensor 81 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)