Fiat 500 Collision Awareness Manual page 27

2012 FF
IF THE ACTIVE DTC IS:
Driver or Passenger Squib 1
open
Driver or Passenger Squib 2
open
NOTE: If none of the Driver or Passenger Squib 1 or 2 open are active codes, the status of the airbag squibs is
unknown. In this case the airbag should be handled and disposed of as if the squibs were both live.
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
Following a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
component deployment, the vehicle interior will contain
a powdery residue. This residue consists primarily of
harmless particulate by­products of the small pyrotechnic
charge that initiates the propellant used to deploy a
SRS component. However, this residue may also
contain traces of sodium hydroxide powder, a chemical
by­product of the propellant material that is used to
generate the inert gas that inflates the airbag.
sodium hydroxide powder can irritate the skin, eyes,
nose, or throat, be certain to wear safety glasses, rubber
gloves, and a long­sleeved shirt during cleanup.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, if you experience skin irritation during cleanup, run cool water over
the affected area. Also, if you experience irritation of the nose or throat, exit the vehicle for fresh air until the
irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.
1. Begin the cleanup by using a vacuum cleaner to re­
move any residual powder from the vehicle interior.
Clean from outside the vehicle and work your way in­
side, so that you avoid kneeling or sitting on a non­
cleaned area.
2. Be certain to vacuum the heater and air conditioning
outlets as well. Run the heater and air conditioner
blower on the lowest speed setting and vacuum any
powder expelled from the outlets.
CAUTION: Deployed front airbags having two
initiators (squibs) in the airbag inflator may or may
not have live pyrotechnic material within the inflator.
Do not dispose of these airbags unless you are
certain of complete deployment. Refer to the AIRBAG
SQUIB STATUS heading within this information. All
damaged, ineffective, or non­deployed Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) components which are replaced on vehicles are to be handled and disposed of
properly. If an airbag or seat belt tensioner unit is ineffective or damaged and non­deployed, refer to the
Hazardous Substance Control System for information regarding the potentially hazardous properties of the
subject component and the proper safe handling procedures. Then dispose of all non­deployed and deployed
airbags and seat belt tensioners in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local and federal regulations.
3. Next, remove the deployed SRS components from the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate service removal procedures.
4. You may need to vacuum the interior of the vehicle a second time to recover all of the powder.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
CONDITIONS
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 2 open is NOT
an active code
AND Driver or Passenger Squib 1 open is NOT
an active code
Since
COLLISION INFORMATION
SQUIB STATUS
Squib 1 was used; Squib 2 is
live.
Squib 1 is live; Squib 2 was
used.
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