belt SSANGYONG KORANDO 2013 Owner's Guide

3. CAUTIONS FOR AIR BAG SYSTEM
Cautions for air bag maintenance
Whenever installing or removing the devices related to the air bag system, disconnect the negative
battery cable and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Do not connect a tester probe to the inflator to measure the resistance of the component of the air
bag system. The detonator of the inflator may explode due to a sudden extra power supplied by the
tester.
Note that the used components related to the air bag system, especially the air bag unit, should be
packed in an air tight container and prevent it from any impact or damage.
When there is any deployed air bag (including curtain air bag and seat belt pretensioner), the entire
system including the air bag unit should be replaced. The deployed air bag unit should not be reused
since it has status data when it is deployed, and the data cannot be cleared with a diagnostic device.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems contain explosive charges, so handle carefully when
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Cautions for air bag maintenance
Do not modify, change or apply impact on any air bag component. The air bag may be deployed
abruptly, causing serious injuries.
Children and infants should ride in a rear seat. Seating in the passenger seat with carrying a
child or infant is strictly prohibited. An infant or a child could be severely injured by the air bag
deployment.
A child restraint system must not be installed on the front seat. An infant or a child could be severely
injured by the air bag deployment when it is fitted to the passenger seat.
Do not place any objects on the air bag inflation location. You may get injured by those objects during
deployment.
Never put your arms around the front seat from behind, lean on the front seatback, or put your arms
out of the window. You can severely injured when the side air bag deploys.
Never lean on the door since it becomes very dangerous when the side air bag deploys.
The side air bag deploys when there is a severe side collision.
Do not slam the front door to close it. The side air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
When an occupant fastens the seat belt in an unstable or inclined posture, the air bag system cannot
protect the occupant properly. Moreover, the occupant can be injured by the air bag.
Do not move your seat too close to the steering wheel or dashboard. Being too close to the
steering wheel or instrument panel during the air bag deployment could cause serious injury,
including death
Hold only the outer rim of the steering so that the air bag can inflate without any hindrance.
Do not incline toward the steering wheel. Never allow the passenger to put hands or feet on the dash
board. The air bag cannot work properly Do not hold and operate the steering wheel by crossing your
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A large quantity of non-toxic gas (nitrogen gas) is generated with a loud noise when the air bag or
seat belt pretensioner deploys. If these airborne particles irritate your skin, eyes, nose, or throat, rinse
the area with cool water. If the irritation continues, see your doctor.
The windshield glass may be broken when the passenger air bag deploys.
The air bag is a unit to save an occupant's life from a sudden accident and it inflates at a very fast
speed by gas with high temperature, which might cause injury, such as an abrasion, bruise and burn
depending on the accident conditions.
The air bag components will be very hot after deployment. Do not touch them.
The deployed air bag/seat belt pretensioner cannot deploy again. It will work when an additional
impact is applied. Once the air bag system is triggered, the triggered air bag assembly should be
removed from the vehicle and replaced with a new one.
The air bag warning lamp is illuminated for 3 to 7 seconds after the engine is started to check
the system. If this warning lamp remains ON, then the system may be defective. Have the air
bag system checked immediately by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service
Operation.
Incorrect inspection can result in serious injuries or malfunctions in the air bag and seat belt
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1. AIR BAG SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The air bag system is divided into front air bag system and side air bag system. The system protects the
occupant's body by deploying the air bags in the event of a collision. The system consists of 8 inflators
including the inflators of the seat belt pretensioners, air bag unit (SDM), and 4 impact sensors on the
front side and both sides of the vehicle. The air bag unit (SDM) determines the operation of each air bag
module and seat belt pretensioners using the crash signals from the front and side impact sensors in the
event of a collision. The front and side air bag systems are operated independently, and the body control
module (BCM) activates the auto door unlock function and various lamps including hazard warning lamp
and room lamps, when the crash signal from the SDM is received to notify others of emergency situation
and let the occupant escape easily. The SDM is equipped with self diagnosis function, and it performs
the diagnosis on the internal/external devices of the air bag system for a certain period of time after IGN
ON. And it monitors the air bag system regularly and turns on the air bag warning lamp on the
instrument cluster when a fault is found in the system, to notify the driver. The SDM has event data
recorder (EDR) function that stores the driving information data transmitted through CAN communication
from various units (vehicle speeds, engine rpm, brake application, etc.) in a crash or near crash event,
when the acceleration sensor in the air bag unit detects a sharp acceleration change, regardless of the
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Side air bag
The side air bags are installed in the
outer sides of the driver (LH) and
passenger (RH) seats to minimize
occupants' side injuries in case of a side
impact. This air bag is operated based
on the collision signal from the side
impact sensor.
Curtain air bag
The curtain air bags are installed to the upper end of
both doors. The air bag provides head protection for
the front and rear outboard occupants in a side
collision.Side impact sensor
The side impact sensors are fitted at the
bottom of both LH and RH B-pillars, and
output signals that activates the side air
bag system.
BCM (Crash signal)
The BCM activates the auto door
UNLOCK, hazard warning lamp, and
room lamps when a crash signal of the
air bag unit (SDM) is input.Seat belt pretensioner
The seat belt pretensioners of all seats are
operated at the same time, in the event of a
collision. They pull the seat belt and holds the
occupants in the seat to minimize the impact.

3. AIR BAG SYSTEM OPERATING PROCESS
1) Air Bag System Input/Output
The air bag unit (SDM) performs the internal/external diagnosis on the air bag system for about 6
seconds after IGN ON. The air bag unit is ready to deploy air bag after this diagnosis, and when a
certain level of collision occurs, it determines the deployment of the air bag using the signals from the
impact sensors, deploys the corresponding air bag, and stores the collision data and EDR data. The
body control module (BCM) activates the auto door unlock function and various lamps including hazard
warning lamp and room lamps, when the crash signal from the SDM is received to notify others of
emergency situation and let the occupant escape easily.
Major functions
Detects frontal and side collision (Rear-end collision only with EDR trigger)
Activates the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and belt pretensioners
Indicates system readiness and faults to the driver by means of a fault warning lamp
Facilitates servicing capability via a serial diagnostic communication interfaces
Records crash data and DTCs
Keeps power for deployment of air bag even when the power to the air bag unit is cut off due to the
collision
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The air bag will be deployed when:
The air bag can be deployed when:
the impact or type of a frontal collision is too much for the seat belt to protect the occupant. -
a collision to diagonal direction (not a frontal collision) occurs or the vehicle tips over.
a minor collision which the air bag sensor cannot detect occurs (impact is lower than that of
operating condition).
a collision against narrow objects, such as a telegraph pole or a tree, occurs.
the vehicle goes into a drainage or a puddle.
the vehicle wedges under a truck or a trailer or collides with the underbody of a heavy-duty
vehicle.
the hood is hit by falling stones.
the air bag warning lamp is on. -
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-the vehicle rolls over or tips over sideward, or a side/rear collision occurs.
the impact of the collision is low enough for the seat belt to protect the occupant properly. -
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The air bag will be hardly deployed when:
2) Front Air Bag System Operating Process
(1) Front air bag system deployment conditions
there is underbody impact from the road surface, impact against the curb at a very high speed, or
dropping impact onto the road surface with a large angle. -
The air bag will not be deployed when:
(2) Front air bag system deployment
When a collision occurs the air bag unit receives the signal from the front impact sensor and ignites the
front air bag to deploy the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt pretensioner.
Item Impact to (front)
Driver air bag Ignite
Passenger air bag Ignite
Seat belt pretensioner - Driver side Ignite
Seat belt pretensioner - Passenger side Ignite
(3) Component change after deployment
Air bag unit and its wirings (including connectors), seat belt pretensioner and its wirings (including
connectors), all front air bags, instrument panel, front impact sensor and other damaged components

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The air bag will be deployed when:
The air bag can be deployed when:
a severe oblique collision occurs with a specific severity, angle, speed, and position. -
a collision with oblique impact to the front seat direction or a frontal collision to the diagonal direction
occurs.
a frontal or rear collision occurs.
the vehicle rolls over or tips over sideward with a minor impact.
the air bag warning lamp is on. -
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-the vehicle is stationary or a frontal collision occurs at low speed.
a rear collision occurs.
the impact of the collision is low enough for the seat belt to protect the occupant properly. -
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The air bag will be hardly deployed when:
3) Side Air bag System Operating Process
(1) Side air bag system deployment conditions
the vehicle rolls over or tips over sideward with a severe impact.
the vehicle is stationary or a frontal collision occurs at low speed.
a rear collision occurs.
the impact of the collision is low enough for the seat belt to protect the occupant properly. -
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The air bag will not be deployed when:

(2) Side air bag system deployment
The side air bag system is activated in the event of a left side or right side collision. The seat side air bags
are installed to the driver and passenger seat (one on each seat) and the curtain air bags are installed in
the end of the roof located on the upper sides of both doors. The side air bags and the curtain air bags are
operated by the same signal. The air bags of the driver seat and passenger seat are operated separately
according to the impact position (left side, right side).
ItemImpact to (side)
LH RH
Side air bag - Driver side Ignite Not ignite
Side air bag - Passenger side Not ignite Ignite
Curtain air bag - Driver side Ignite Not ignite
Curtain air bag - Passenger side Not ignite Ignite
Seat belt pretensioner - Driver side Not ignite Not ignite
Seat belt pretensioner - Passenger side Not ignite Not ignite
(3) Component change after deployment
Side air bag deployed
Deployed side air bag, air bag unit and its wirings (including connectors), side impact sensor, other
damaged trim, seat components
Curtain air bag deployed
Deployed curtain air bag, air bag unit and its wirings (including connectors), side impact sensor,
damaged trim, seat and roof headlining

Seat belt pretensioner deployment
Original status 1.
Pretensioner operating 2.
Load limiter operating 3.
Inflator PistonThe piston and pinion in the seat belt
pretensioner are disengaged and the tension of
the return spring in it holds the occupant.
When the ignition current is transmitted from the
air bag unit to the ignition device of the seat belt
pretensioner, gas is generated from the inflator
and this pushes up the piston.
When the piston gear engages with the pinion
gear, the clutch is integrated and winds the seat
belt.
When the load on the seat belt increases and the
inner device stars being deformed, the pinion
rotates in reverse direction and the piston moves
downward. The residual pressure is released
through the vent hole of the piston when the
piston moves down. The gears of pinion and
piston are disengaged when the piston is located
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2. WARNINGS FOR POWER SEAT
Adjust the driver seat before driving.
Make sure that the seat is firmly secured after adjusting.
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraint removed or lowered excessively. Otherwise, you
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neck, spine or other parts of the body can be severely injured in the event of an accident.
If you recline the seatback excessively, you could slide under the seat belt and be injured severely
in a collision.
Do not put any object that could damage the seat on the seat.
The front and rear seats are equipped with the heated wire (seat warmer) system. Using the seat
warmer system excessively may cause minor burns. The following occupants should exercise
special care when using the heated wire seat.
Infants, children, old or handicapped persons
Persons with sensitive skin
Exhausted persons
Persons who is drunk or took medicine which causes drowsiness such as sleeping pills, cold
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Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against the heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Make sure that the head restraints are in place and secured properly. Never drive the vehicle with
the head restraint removed.
To minimize the injuries in a collision or an abrupt stop, make sure the seatback is in the upright
position before driving. If the seatback is reclined too much, the occupant could slide under the seat
belt in a collision or an abrupt stop and cannot be protected properly by the air bag system.
3. CAUTIONS FOR POWER SEAT
You can operate the power seat with the ignition switch OFF. However, frequent operation of the
seat switch with the engine stopped can result in battery becoming discharged.
Operating more than one seat adjustment switch at the same time can cause damage to the seat
motor. Therefore, operate the seat switch only one at a time.
Do not use organic solvents such as benzene, thinner, alcohol or gasoline to prevent the seat cove
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from being damaged while cleaning.
Do not operate the seat position adjustment switch forcefully when the seat does not move or it
contacts an object.
If the power seat is not operated, check and correct the problem before driving off.