SAFETY 257
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or
all of the following may occur:
• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/
or
skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags deploy
and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns
or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymna
-
sium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
T
hey
are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme
-
diately.
• A
s the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like parti-
cle
s. The particles are a normal by-product of the process
that
generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation.
These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with
cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles
settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If
you a
re involved in another collision, the air bags will not be
in place to protect you.
NOTE:
• A
ir bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but
the
y will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
aut
horized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
r
e
ma
ins intact, and the power remains intact, depending on
the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to
have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the
following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
• Cut
off battery power to the electric motor (if equipped)
• Flas
h hazard lights as long as the battery has power
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
prote
ct you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also,
have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced
as well.
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