Toyota PASEO 1999 Owner's Manual page 44

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 these instructions
can result in serious injuries.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting
Toyota dealer. Such changes
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in
cases.
z Installation of electronic items 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
end structure and console.
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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 Toyota dealer
as soon as possible
vehicle.
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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or
"ON" position, or remains on.
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The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
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If either front seat belt does not retract
or can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the preten-
sioner.
to service the
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