University of Extrication
New Technology In 1999 Model Vehicles
SUBJECT:
New technology items for model year 1999
TOPIC:
1999 model year new technology safety features
OBJECTIVE:
Understand the extent of the "New Technology" features of 1999 model year vehicles
TASK:
Using this list, inspect 1999 model year vehicles to identify location and operation of various new technology features and determine changes necessary in your department’s current vehicle rescue standard operating guidelines
Originally Published: May 1999 RONALD E. MOORE
University of Extrication Editor
Acura 3.2RL and 3.5RL SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; uses two inflators to sequentially inflate the SIPS bags; two seatbelt pre-tensioners at front three-point seatbelts; side-impact hip and shoulder pads, interior trim.
Acura NSX Aluminum frame and body.
Audi A-4 SIPS bags, front and rear, seat-mounted, SMART airbags; five seatbelt pre-tensioners at all seatbelts.
Audi A-6 SIPS bags, front and rear, seat-mounted, SMART airbags; five seatbelt pre-tensioners at seatbelts.
Audi A-8 SIPS bags, front and rear, seat-mounted, SMART airbags; five seatbelt pre-tensioners at all seatbelts; laminated glass in windshield, rear and side windows; all-aluminum frame and body panels.
Audi TT SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted.
BMW 3-series (323 and 328 models represent six vehicle types) SIPS bags, front and (optional) rear, door-mounted; HPS (Head Protection System) roof-mounted airbags; four seatbelt pre-tensioners, all three-point seatbelts, at female buckle; battery in trunk; Safety Terminal, explosive "HOT" cable battery disconnect feature; Deployable Rollbar (RPS), 328i convertible model.
BMW 5-series (528 and 540 models represent five vehicle types) SIPS bags, front and (optional) rear, door-mounted; HPS (Head Protection System) roof-mounted air bags; five seatbelt pre-tensioners, all three-point seatbelts, at female buckle; battery in trunk; Safety Terminal, explosive "HOT" cable battery disconnect feature.
BMW 7-series (740 and 750 models represent five vehicle types) SIPS bags, front and (optional) rear, door-mounted; HPS (Head Protection System) roof-mounted airbags; five seatbelt pre-tensioners, all three-point seatbelts, at female buckle; battery in trunk; Safety Terminal, explosive "HOT" cable battery disconnect feature.
BMW M-series (represents five vehicle types) SIPS bags, front and rear (optional), door-mounted; five seatbelt pre-tensioners, all three-point seatbelts, at female buckle.
BMW Z-series (Z3 models represent three vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, at female buckle.
Buick LeSabre (2000 model year) SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted seatbelt integrated into front seats; crush-resistant roof.
Buick Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra Seatbelt integrated into front seats.
Buick Regal Battery in engine compartment concealed under passenger front corner brace.
Cadillac Catera SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; dual steel bar reinforcements in all four doors; driveshaft collapses like a telescope on impact.
Cadillac DeVille, DeVille Concours SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; "Active Instrument Panel" deployment of passenger front airbag.
Cadillac Seville SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; seatbelt integrated into front seats; "Active Instrument Panel" deployment of passenger front airbag; battery under rear seat cushion.
Chevrolet Impala (model year 2000) SIPS bag (one), front driver’s position, seat-mounted, (optional with base model).
Chevrolet Lumina minivan Battery in engine compartment concealed under washer fluid reservoir.
Chevrolet Prism Lsi SIPS bags (optional), front, door-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Chevrolet Silverado pickup Seatbelt integrated into front seats; third door passenger side; passenger front airbag cutoff switch; magnesium dashboard reinforcement beam, A-pillar to A-pillar.
Chevrolet Suburban Heating/cooling unit in roof; 42-gallon fuel capacity.
Chevrolet Venture minivan SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; fourth door, sliding, with dual safety latch/lock mechanisms; magnesium seat frames.
Chrysler Cirrus Battery in driver front wheelwell, ahead of front tire; disconnect possible at engine compartment power terminal block.
Chrysler Concorde Engine compartment battery under air filter.
Chrysler LHS "Hidden" passenger front airbag; engine compartment battery concealed under air filter.
Chrysler 300M Engine compartment battery under air filter.
Chrysler Town & Country minivan "Hidden" passenger front airbag; fourth door, two alignment pins at front, safety lock/latch at rear; integrated child safety seat (optional), middle bench.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan "Hidden" passenger front airbag; fourth door, two alignment pins at front, safety lock/latch at rear; integrated child safety seat (optional), middle bench.
Dodge Cargo van Passenger side front airbag cutoff switch.
Dodge Dakota pickup Extended cab with fourth door (‘991¼2 model year); passenger front airbag cutoff switch.
Dodge Durango Heating and cooling unit, roof-mounted.
Dodge Intrepid Engine compartment battery under air filter; "hidden" passenger front airbag.
Dodge Ram pickup Four-door cab; passenger-side front airbag cutoff switch; seatbelt integrated into front seats.
Dodge Stratus Battery in driver front wheelwell, ahead of front tire; disconnect possible at engine compartment power terminal block.
Ford Econoline van Two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Ford Excursion SUV (2000 model year) Underride protection system; heat/cooling unit in roof; heavy front doors; MCI occupant capacity.
Ford Expedition Heat/cooling unit in roof; heavy front doors.
Ford Explorer SIPS bags (optional) front, seat-mounted, head/torso bag.
Ford Ranger pickup Extended cab, third and fourth doors; side facing rear seats; rear seatbelt female buckle on third and fourth doors; passenger front airbag cutoff switch.
Ford F-Series pickups Extended cab; third door, passenger’s side; passenger front airbag cutoff switch.
Ford Windstar minivan SIPS bags, seat-mounted, head/torso bag; third door, power sliding; fourth door, sliding, safety lock/latch at front and rear.
GMC Sierra pickup Extended cab; third door, passenger’s side or four standard front hinged doors; full flip-down bench seat on 3-door model; passenger front airbag cutoff switch(two- and three-door models); seatbelt integrated into front seats; magnesium dashboard reinforcement beam, A-pillar to A-pillar.
GMC Sonoma pickup Third door, driver’s side (optional); side-facing rear seat, passenger side, mounted to sidewall.
GMC Suburban Heating/cooling unit in roof; 42-gallon fuel capacity.
Honda Accord sedan/coupe Dual collision beams in front doors.
Honda Odyssey minivan Third and fourth doors, power sliding; center row captain’s chairs slide together to form bench seat.
Hyundai Sonata SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; passenger front SMART airbag.
Infiniti G20 SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Infiniti I30 SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Infiniti I45 SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; Two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Isuzu Oasis minivan Four forward hinged doors, no sliding doors.
Isuzu Hombre pickup Passenger front airbag cutoff switch.
Isuzu VehiCross (model year 2000) Spare tire stored inside panels of rear door.
Jaguar XJ, XK, Vanden Plas and S-series (2000 model year) (models represent seven vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted, only on 4-door models; Two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts, 1995 and newer; battery under trunk floor panel. Note: pre-1996 model year vehicles use mechanical front airbag activation system; 1996 and newer model year vehicles use electrical system.
Jeep Wrangler Front door hinges, top inside, bottom hinge outside windshield and frame hinge forward.
KIA Sportage SUV Knee airbag.
Land Rover Discovery II SUV Two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts, optional third row of forward-facing seats; aluminum alloy outer body panels.
Land Rover Range Rover SUV SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted.
Lexus 300 & 400 sedan series (models represent six vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Lexus RX-300 SUV SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted.
Lexus LX-470 SUV Side-impact padding at hip and knee; dual collision beams, front doors.
Lincoln Continental SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted, head/torso bag.
Lincoln Town Car SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted, head/torso bag.
Lincoln LS-6, LS-8 sedan SIPS bags, front, seat-mounted, head/torso bag; battery in trunk.
Mazda B-series pickup Extended cab, fourth door.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible with glass rear window.
Mazda Protégé Side catch pins on doors; seat tracks on tunnel and rocker channel; triple "H" safety construction of unit-body.
Mercedes C-class (models represent three vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, door-mounted BabySmart passenger front airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners; front three-point seatbelts.
Mercedes CLK-320, 430 coupes SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; automatic pop-up roll bar system.
Mercedes CLK Cabriolet 320 (two-door convertible) SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; dual pop-up roll bars, integrated with head restraints; specially reinforced body structure, strengthened A & B-pillars.
Mercedes E-class (models represent five vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; Head Protection Curtain, roof-mounted, side impact airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners; front three-point seatbelts.
Mercedes S-class (model year 2000) (models represent two vehicle types) SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; Head Protection Curtains, roof-mounted, side-impact airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts.
Mercedes SL-class, coupe and roadster (models represent four vehicle types) SIPS bags, front and rear, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; front airbag off/on switch; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; dual pop-up roll bars, integrated with head restraints; aluminum body; air suspension; specially reinforced body structure, strengthened A and B-pillars.
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor coupe/roadster SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; retractable steel roof; permanent tubular-steel rollbars; specially reinforced body structure, strengthened A and B-pillars.
Mercedes ML320, ML 430 SUV SIPS bags, front, door-mounted; BabySmart passenger front airbag system; two seatbelt pre-tensioners, front three-point seatbelts; special crumple zone underride protection system.
