Hyundai Elantra: Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? / Air bag collision sensors

Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?

Air bags are not designed to inflate in every collision. There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection...

Air bag inflation conditions

Front air bags Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the severity of impact of the front collision. Side and curtain air bags Side and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on the severity of impact resulting from a side impact collision...

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Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Owner's Manual: Air Bag Warning Light & Seat Belt Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light This warning light illuminates: • When you place the ignition switch to the ON position. -- The air bag warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds and then turns off when all checks have been performed • The air bag warning light will remain illuminated if there is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation...

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Service Manual: Components and components location

Component Location1. Smart key unit (IBU)2. Interior antenna 23. outside door handle4. Interior antenna 15. FOB Key6. Door antenna1. Bumper antenna2. Trunk antenna..