What does PAB stand for?

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VanStephen
07/24/25 5:25am
PAB is the abbreviation for Passenger Air Bag, which corresponds to the passenger airbag in Chinese. Here is some information about PAB: 1. If the PAB light remains on, it indicates that the airbag is in the off state. 2. If you want the PAB light to turn off, simply rotate the car key to the 'on' position. 3. When the car starts, the PAB light turns off, indicating that the airbag is in the active state. In the event of a collision, the airbag can reduce the severity of injuries to the occupants and prevent secondary collisions. In dangerous situations such as a car rollover, it helps prevent occupants from being thrown out of their seats, thereby providing a certain level of protection for their safety.
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Alaina
08/11/25 1:03am
I often hear mechanics at the repair shop mention the term PAB, which is actually the English abbreviation for Passenger Airbag. It refers to the device in front of the passenger seat that rapidly inflates during a collision to protect the occupant. This thing works in tandem with the driver's airbag as a dual-safety combo. It's triggered by impact sensors that ignite the gas generator inside the airbag, with the entire process taking just 0.03 seconds. I remember last time my colleague's car was in an accident, the passenger airbag deployed just in time to shield against dashboard debris, literally saving the passenger's life. Nowadays, PAB comes standard on most new cars, with some high-end models even adjusting deployment force based on passenger weight. But remember – kids should never sit in the front seat, as the airbag's explosive force could actually injure a child's neck.
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