If your vehicle ever gets into a lot
of
water
--
such as
water up to the carpeting or higher
--
or
if
water enters
your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller
can be soaked and ruined.
If
this ever happens, and then
you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air
bags inflate, even if there’s no crash. You would have to
replace the air bags as well
as
the sensors and related
parts. If your vehicle is ever
in
a flood, or if it’s exposed
to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid needless
repair costs by turning off
the
vehicle immediately.
Don’t let anyone start the vehicle, even to tow it, unless
the battery cables are first disconnected.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts
of
the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system
to
inflate while someone is working
on
your vehicle.
Your retailer and the Intrigue Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and the air
bag system.
To
purchase
a
service manual, see “Service
and Owner Publications” in
the
Index.
AC
IN:
For up to
10
minutes after the ignition key
is
turned
off
and the battery is disconnected, an
air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an air bag
when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They
are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure
to follow proper service procedures, and make
sure the person performing work for you
is
qualified
to
do
so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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