Mercury 1997 Cougar Manual page 124

or sodium compounds, such as sodium
carbonates (e.g. baking soda) that result from the
combustion process that inflates the air bag.
Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be
present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but
none of the residue is toxic. The Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System will reduce, but
not eliminate all injuries in an accident.
Several air bag system components get hot
after inflation. Do not try to touch them
after inflation.
The air bag will inflate only once. The
system is designed to function on a
one-time-only basis. If the air bag is
inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT
FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air
bag is not replaced, this will increase the
risk of injury in a subsequent collision.
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of:
driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
one or more impact and safing sensors,
a system diagnostic module,
a readiness light and tone,
and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
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