2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 100

08 02.19 8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 9. Airbag sensor assembly 10. SRS warning light The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. In a severe side impact, the side and curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the side airbag inflators and/or the curtain shield airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants. In a vehicle rollover, the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator. At this time, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants. LS13131c When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly 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. Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once. The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator) 2. Front passenger occupant classification ECU 3. Load sensor 4. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator) 5. Curtain shield airbag sensors 6. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors 7. Front passenger's switch seat belt buckle 76 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)