SSANGYONG REXTON 2006.09 Manual page 486

· Do not slam the front doors. It may lead to an unintended inflation of the side air bag.
Do not move your seat too close to the steering wheel or dashboard. If you lower your head,
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the air bag can hit your head during inflation and can cause severe injury or even death.
Hold only the outer rim of the steering so that the air bag can inflate without any hinderances.
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Do not place your face or chest near the steering wheel and dashboard. Also, do not allow
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anyone to place their hands, leg or face on the dashboard. The air bag cannot work properly.
Do not hold and operate the steering wheel by crossing your arms. You could get seriously
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injured when the air bag deploys.
When the air bag inflates, it makes a loud noise and smoke. However, the smoke is a non-
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toxic nitrogen gas.
When the air bag is deployed, non-toxic gas will come out. This gas may cause skin, eyes or
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nose irritation.
Wash it out with cold and clean water and consult the doctor if irritation continues.
When any repairs are needed for the steering wheel, or when an accident occured without the
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air bag deployment, have the air bag system checked by Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong
Authorized Service Operation.
The windshield glass may be broken when the passenger's air bag is deployed.
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The air bag deployment can cause abrasion on your hands and face.
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4) Airbag Module Discard
▶ Airbag module deployment (inside vehicle)
Deploy the airbag before disposing of them. If a vehicle to be scraped, the airbag may be
deployed inside the vehicle.
Before deploying the airbags, remove all loose objects from the airbag's expansion area.
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Deploy the airbags with the vehicle doors closed and the side windows open.
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Deploy the airbags only in an evacuated area. Service personnel who must be present
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during the deployment should be at least 10 meters (33 feet) in front of the vehicle.
Do not connect the voltage source until after having completed all other preparations for the
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deployment of the airbags.
Allow a deployed airbag module or pretensioner to cool for at least 30 minutes before
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handling.
If the deployment fails, disconnect the voltage source and wait 5 minutes before
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approaching the vehicle.
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AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT
REXTON 2006.09