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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: SIR System Description and Operation

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Restraints / SIR System Description and Operation

SIR System Overview

The supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system supplements the protection

The supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system supplements the protection offered by the occupants Seat Belt System (2). The SIR system may contain several inflator modules located throughout the vehicle, i.e. steering wheel module (1), instrument panel module (1), or roof rail modules (1). In addition to inflator modules, the vehicle may contain seat belt pretensioners (2) that tighten the seat belt in the event of a collision, thus reducing the distance between the occupant and the seat belt when an inflator module is deployed. Each inflator module has a deployment loop that is controlled by the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) mounted inside the vehicle. The SDM determines the severity of a collision with the assistance of various sensor inputs located at strategic points on the vehicle. When the SDM detects a collision, it will process the information provided by the sensors to further support air bag or pretensioner deployment. The SDM will deploy the frontal air bags and pretensioners if it detects a collision of sufficient force. If the force of the impact is not sufficient to warrant inflator module deployment, the SDM may still deploy the seat belt pretensioners. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic monitoring of the SIR system electrical components. Upon detection of a circuit malfunction, the SDM will set a DTC and inform the driver by illuminating the AIR BAG indicator. The steering column (3) and knee bolsters (3) are designed to absorb energy and compress during frontal collisions in order to limit leg movement and decrease the chance of injury to the driver and passenger.

Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the vehicle include the following: Using th ...

Frontal SIR System Description
The frontal supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system consists of the following components: AIR BAG indicator located in the instrument cluster Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic ...

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release. This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on. ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools CH-313 Slide Hammer CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover CH-46376 Holding Wrench CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover DT-6332 Seal Protector EN-956-1 Extension For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component ...

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, ...

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