What does it mean when the passenger airbag is activated?

[VanKevin]

Here are the specific details about the activation of the passenger airbag: 1. After a collision: The passenger airbag is installed inside the front dashboard. When a collision occurs, it rapidly inflates a gas-filled cushion between the passenger and the interior components before a 'secondary collision' happens. 2. Protection: It effectively safeguards the head and chest of the passenger. A severe frontal collision can cause significant deformation of the vehicle's front, and the passenger may be thrown forward due to the strong inertia, leading to impacts with interior components. The airbag allows the passenger to 'land on the cushion,' thereby mitigating the impact and absorbing collision energy, reducing the severity of injuries.