This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.

Airbag is a passive safety system that inflates instantaneously during a collision to protect the driver and passengers’ heads, chests, and other vital areas. It aims to minimize injuries by supplementing the function of the seat belt.
The airbag system is triggered by the control unit based on data received from accelerometers and impact sensors mounted on the vehicle. Upon detection of a sudden impact, the pyrotechnic gas generator within the airbag module ignites, causing the airbag to inflate within milliseconds and form a protective cushion between the occupant’s body and rigid components. The airbag deflates gradually shortly after the crash.
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