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Air
bags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye.
If
you’re
too
close to an inflating
air bag,
it
could seriously injure you. Safety belts
help keep
you
in position before and during a
crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air
bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control
of
the vehicle.
An inflating air bag can seriously injure small
children. Always secure children properly in your
vehicle.
To
read how, see the part of this manual
called “Children” and the caution label
on
the
right front passenger’s safety belt.
There is an air bag readiness
light
on
the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG or the air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells
you
if
there is an electrical
problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index
for more information.