Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 68

Before Starting
Air Bag Deployment Result
The advanced front air bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
If you do have a collision which
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deploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:
• The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see
some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product of
the process that generates the
non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles
may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Air bag inflation releases a small
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amount of powder. This powder is not
harmful to the environment.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, certain vehicle
components, paints, and materials
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Such components
include the car battery, and the small
battery in the remote entry and
ignition key. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
• Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioners cannot protect you in
another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by a Maserati Service
Center. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system
serviced as well.
• Have the air bag checked, serviced
and replaced only by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
Air Bag System Maintenance
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air
bag system could cause it to fail;
thus you could be injured if the air
bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components
or wiring. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or
running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any
part of the air bag system without
the necessary know-how.
• Do not attempt to modify any part
of your air bag system. The air bag
may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications