GMC Terrain: What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger ...How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants ...See also:
Restore system defaults
If you have made any changes to the system’s
default settings, use this menu to restore the
original settings. ...
Cleaning the interior of your vehicle
After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner or similar, wipe
and dry in a shady, well-ventilated area.
CAUTION:
● Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosine, alco ...
Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not oper ...