Airbag Service; Additional Safety Precautions - Acura 2004 TL Owner's Manual

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag Service

Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
An airbag ever inflates.
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
front airbag inflates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by an Acura dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Acura dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags.
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Do not tamper with airbag
Any airbag components or wiring for any
Tampering could cause
reason.
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Do not expose the front seat-backs
to liquid.
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag cutoff
system from working properly.
Together, airbags and
If water or another liquid
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting an
Improperly
Acura dealer.
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
side impact.