Post on 01-Nov-2014
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National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
Module 5Module 5
Air BagsAir Bags
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Module 5 ObjectivesModule 5 Objectives
• Describe the purpose and function of air bags.
• Identify features, warnings, and markings related to air bags for frontal and side impacts.
• Identify features of inflatable seat belts.
• Locate air bag information in owner’s manuals and vehicles.
• Explain best practices about air bags to caregivers.
Air Bag DefinitionAir Bag Definition
• Vehicle safety device made up of flexible fabric envelope designed to rapidly deploy in a crash
• Located almost anywhere in vehicle
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How Air Bags WorkHow Air Bags Work
• Spread crash forces over a large part of body
• Can only deploy once and MUST be replaced after a crash
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Air Bags in the Front of VehiclesAir Bags in the Front of Vehicles
• Driver air bags in steering wheel
• Front seat passenger air bags in instrument panel, over glove box
• Knee air bags in some vehicles
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3 Types of Passenger Air Bags3 Types of Passenger Air Bags
1. Always on or active in the vehicle
2. Can be turned on and off using a manual switch
3. Automatically turned on and off by vehicle based on occupant seated in front passenger seat
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Always On or Active Air BagsAlways On or Active Air Bags
• NEVER place a rear-facing car seat in front passenger seat.
• If a forward-facing child must sit in front passenger seat, move vehicle seat as far back from air bag as possible; make sure child is seated in an appropriate car seat/booster seat. Instruct child NOT to lean forward in the seat toward air bag.
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Air Bags that Turn On and Off Using a Manual Switch
• Caregivers must check owner’s manual to understand proper operation of on/off switch.
• If a forward-facing child must sit in front passenger seat, the switch must be in “off” position.
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Air Bags that Automatically Turn On & Off With Occupant in Front Passenger Seat
• Caregivers need to understand specific systems installed in vehicle. Remind them to check their owner’s manual.
• Caregivers should always assume air bag is on if not sure. NEVER place a rear-facing car seat in a seating position with an active front air bag unless vehicle owner’s manual allows it.
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Air Bags that Automatically Turn On & Off With Occupant in Front Passenger Seat (continued)
• It is important that caregiver understand what indicators in vehicle mean. Ensure that air bag is “off” for child sizes and conditions listed in owner’s manual.
• Just because a vehicle is new, do NOT assume passenger air bag will have an automatic on/off system.
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Typical Location of Front Air BagTypical Location of Front Air BagWarnings & MarkingsWarnings & Markings
• Warning label always located on sun visor
• Labels or markings typically located on or near cover of air bag
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Typical Location of Front Air BagTypical Location of Front Air BagWarnings & Markings Warnings & Markings (continued)(continued)
• Always check vehicle owner’s manual to find more information about air bags for front crashes.
• Each vehicle manufacturer places labels in different positions and may use different terms.
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Air Bags for Side ImpactAir Bags for Side Impact
• Found in both front and rear rows
• NOT required in all vehicles, unlike front air bags
• Generally smaller than front air bags
• Found in various places:
– In door
– Inside vehicle seat
– In roof
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Front Center Air BagsFront Center Air Bags
• Found in right (inside) side of driver’s seat
• Open from right side of driver’s seat and deploy forward, between seat and center console
• Labeled, when present, on right side of the seat
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Typical Location of Side Air BagTypical Location of Side Air BagWarnings & MarkingsWarnings & Markings
• Warning labels may be found anywhere including:
– In the door opening
– On end of instrument panel
– Near air bag
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Typical Location of Side Air BagTypical Location of Side Air BagWarnings & Markings Warnings & Markings (continued)(continued)
• Labels or markings may be found:
– On side of seats
– Near edge of roof
– On opening or the side of door
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Inflatable Seat BeltInflatable Seat Belt
• Generally opens in frontal, side, and rollover crashes
• Located in shoulder portion of lap-and-shoulder seat belt
• Has 2 retractors and asewn-on latchplate
• Spreads belt loads over a greater area of chest than standard seat belts
• Provides additional head and neck support during a crash
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Key Questions Related to Air BagsKey Questions Related to Air Bags
• What types of air bags are in vehicle?
• Where are air bags found in vehicle?
• Is passenger air bag automatically switched on and off in vehicle? – If feature is present, where is indicator light or lights?
– Under what conditions does vehicle automatically switch passenger air bag on and off?
• How do vehicle’s air bags affect the car seat or booster seat?
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