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When a seat belt pretensioner is acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of smoke−like gas
may be released. This gas is harmless
and does not indicate that a fire is occur-
ring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been
activated, the seat belt retractor remains
locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the front seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or surround-
ing area or wiring. Doing any of
these may cause sudden operation of
the front seat belt pretensioners or
disable the system, which could re-
sult in serious injury.
Failure to follow the instruction can
result in serious injury.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your EV
service station.
Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat
belt
pretensioners
in
cases.
z Installation
of
electronic
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette
tape player
or compact
disc player
z Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
some
devices
This front seat belt pretensioner system
has a service reminder indicator to inform
the driver of operating problems. If either
of the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags or
pretensioners. Contact your EV service
station as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
D
The light does not come on when the
motor key is turned to the "ACC" or
"ON" position, or the light remains on.
D
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
D
If either front seat belt does not retract
or can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the preten-
sioner.
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