2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 59

05 02.25 7. Driver's seat belt buckle switch 8. Driver's seat position sensor 9. Airbag sensor assembly 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 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. LS13120b 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 consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light or passenger airbag onoff indicator light 3. Passenger airbag manual on- off switch 4. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator) 5. Separate seats only-Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) 6. Separate seats only-Front passenger's seat belt buckle switch 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U) 59