Where are the side airbags located in a car?

[BrooklynMarie]

Installed on the outer side of the seats, side airbags serve as a supplement to seat belts, aiming to mitigate injuries caused by side impacts by preventing direct collision between the torso and the door panel. They effectively protect the safety of front-seat passengers. Some high-end models are equipped with front side airbags. Airbags are generally positioned in three directions within the vehicle: the front (driver and passenger seats), the sides (front and rear seats), and the roof. Containers with airbag systems are marked with "Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System" (SRS), literally translated as "Auxiliary Inflatable Restraint System." Their purpose is to reduce the severity of occupant injuries during collisions, preventing secondary impacts or occupants from being thrown out of their seats in dangerous situations like rollovers. Airbags mainly consist of airbag sensors, collision airbags, and electronic control devices. The driver-side collision airbag is located in the steering wheel, while the passenger-side collision airbag is usually installed on the dashboard. Airbag sensors are placed on the left, right, and middle sections of the cabin partition. The central airbag sensor and airbag system are integrated with the electronic control device. The airbag assembly primarily includes the airbag, gas generator, and igniter. The electronic control device is responsible for data collection, processing, and diagnosing the reliability of the airbag system, ensuring timely ignition signals when preset thresholds are met and proper ignition timing to guarantee sufficient driving current for the gas generator. During a collision while driving, the airbag sensor first receives the impact signal. If the impact reaches the specified intensity, the sensor activates and sends a signal to the electronic controller. Upon receiving the signal, the electronic controller compares it with stored data. If the conditions for airbag deployment are met, the driving circuit sends an activation signal to the gas generator in the airbag assembly. The gas generator then ignites the gas-producing agent, generating a large volume of gas. After filtration and cooling, the gas inflates the airbag, which rapidly expands within milliseconds, forming an elastic cushion in front of the driver or passenger. The airbag then deflates and contracts, absorbing impact energy to effectively protect the head and chest from or reduce the severity of injuries. Precautions for side airbags: Side airbags may not deploy in the following minor collision scenarios: frontal collisions; minor side collisions where the electronic control device receives weak signals; rear collisions; or rollovers. Do not cover side airbags with any objects, as this may hinder their proper functioning. Avoid installing any items near the side airbag deployment area, as they may become projectiles during airbag activation. Unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification of seats equipped with side airbags or components around the airbag deployment area is prohibited.