Abstract: A side air bag system including inflatable curtain, a deployment member for moving the curtain into an extended position and a carrier module. The carrier module includes a carrier structure and an energy-absorbing member. The curtain and deployment member are assembled to the carrier structure, which permits the side air bag system to be efficiently installed into a vehicle. The energy-absorbing member is coupled to one side of the carrier structure and absorbs energy from an impact between a vehicle occupant and the carrier structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing first and second automatic shift modes for an automatic transmission. Shifting of the automatic transmission is controlled by a transmission controller. The driver selects a control mode by manipulating an input device. The controller controls the operation of the automatic transmission using a first set of operating characteristics and a second set of operating characteristics in response to receiving the first mode signal and the second mode signals, wherein the first and second sets of operating characteristics include engine management characteristics.