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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that
some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or
the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, will be hot for a
short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will
not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver
from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also
occur from the right front passenger air bag.
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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 for your vehicle covers 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
driver's safety belt usage at deployment.
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.
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