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GETTING STARTED
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something
is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may oc-
cur:
•
The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the oc-
cupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope
burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blister-
ing, see your doctor immediately.
•
As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-
mal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag infla-
tion. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have
skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move
to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer' s instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision.
Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies re-
placed by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Control-
ler System serviced as well.
NOTE:
•
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air
bag deployment.
•
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
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