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How the Air BagsWork
How the Front Air BagsWork When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the fro ...

Engine Compartment Overview
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Overloading
WARNING: Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR). and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label o ...