Toyota Yaris Owner's Manual page 43

WARNING
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SRS airbag precautions
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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
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Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
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Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS
airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad, are damaged or
cracked, have them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS air-
bags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar
garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
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Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails

Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment

Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches
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Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system

Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-trans-
mitter) and CD players
1-1. For safe use
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