HOLDEN WH II 2002 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 110

A 'twarning light on the instrument panel illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition
is switched ON. This is to indicate that the air bags are operational. If the light does not
show when the ignition is switched to ON, or if it illuminates when driving, you should
contact your Holden Dealer immediately as the air bags and seat belt pre-tensioners
may not function correctly, especially in an accident.
The warning light will illuminate after an accident if a side air bag, seat belt pre­
tensioners, or seat belt pre-tensioners and air bags, have activated.
After an accident in which the front air bag system was triggered, the air bag system
(steering wheel, steering column, air bag, seat belts, dash panel, control module,
passenger's side air bag assembly and air bag cover) must be replaced. After side
impact air bag deployment, the relevant seat, seat belt, sensor and control module
require replacement. It is recommended that the work be done by your Holden Dealer.
WARNINGS:
Front passenger's air bag: The dash board area must be kept clear. Do not place any
objects over the dash board or between an air bag and yourself. Nothing should hang
from the sun visor or mirror and a passenger must not rest their feet on the dash board.
Driver's air bag: The horn pad must not be covered with adhesive or any other material.
The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the car.
Side impact air bags: Do not fit unauthorised seat covers. Do not position your body
or any object (including pillows) between front seats and doors. Front seat occupants
should not lean on or sleep against the door. Always sit centrally in the seat.
The system should also be inspected by a Holden Dealer if the dash board area or
steering wheel is scratched, cracked or damaged or if the front seats are damaged.
Extensive design and testing has gone into the Holden air bag system. It is extremely
reliable and has little chance of accidental inflation. It should, however, be treated with
respect. Any careless or unskilled interference with the system could lead to its failure
or to accidental inflation. Any work to the electrical system, steering column, dash board
area, steering wheel, front seats or air bag system should only be carried out by an
authorised Holden Dealer.
ROO BAR NOTE: Fitting a roo bar can change the impact speed which would normally
cause the front air bags to inflate, reducing effectiveness and potentially increasing the
risk of injury and repair cost.
SIDE AIR BAG NOTE: The side impact air bags will deploy and offer protection in most,
but not all, severe side impacts. Because of the limited time available to detect some side
impacts, it is not possible to deploy the SlAB in all serious accidents (e.g. some pole
impacts).
AIR BAG AND CHILD RESTRAINTS: Please read the warning on page 3-7 if fitting a
child restraint.
AIR BAGS
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Chapter 6
EMERGENCIES
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