The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system. If
you
don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect
you
in
another crash.
A
new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual has
information about the need
to
replace other parts.
Your
vehicle
is
equipped with a diagnostic module,
which records information about the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of
the system, when the sensors are activated and
whether the driver’s safety belt was
in
use.
Let
only
qualified technicians work
on
your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
I
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the
right-front passenger’s air
bag,
they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the air
bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag and
the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag.
Do
not open or break the air bag covers.
Is
the
smoke
from an air bag inflation harmful?
The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not
harmful to most people. Some people with respiratory
ailments may experience difficulty breathing
if
they stay
in the vehicle
with
the windows closed after air bag
inflation.
So,
if
your air bag inflates, you and any
passengers should
exit
the
vehicle
if
and
when
it
is safe
to
do
so.
If you or your passengers can’t get
out
of
the
vehicle, try
to
get fresh air by opening a window,
turning on
the
fan, or opening a door.
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