Impact detection
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The MRS control unit picks up every collision within an angular range of 360°. The direction and severity of a collision are picked up by acceleration sensors in the MRS control unit and by external acceleration sensors. External acceleration sensors:
- Front airbag sensor for driver and airbag front sensor for front passenger (bear the national version in mind)
- Airbag sensor for driver's side front door and airbag sensor for passenger's side front door (observe national-market version)
- Airbag sensor on driver's side B-pillar and front passenger side B-pillar
The MRS control unit processes all the acceleration data. This determines the severity of the accident.
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Airbag front sensor, passenger's side (includes longitudinal acceleration) |
| 2 | Airbag sensor, front door, passenger's side (pressure sensor) |
| 3 | B-pillar airbag sensor, passenger's side (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration) |
| 4 | B-pillar airbag sensor, driver's side (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration) |
| 5 | Airbag sensor for driver's side front door (pressure sensor) |
| 6 | Airbag front sensor, driver's side (includes longitudinal acceleration) |
| Body CAN | Body CAN |
| Terminal R | Terminal R |
| MRS | MRS control unit (includes longitudinal and lateral acceleration) |