Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 485

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RESTRAINTS (Continued)
BELT TENSIONER SYSTEM
At the onset of an impact event, each tensioner
uses a pyrotechnic device which is triggered simulta-
neously with the airbags to rapidly retract the seat
belts. With the slack removed, the occupant's forward
motion in an impact will be reduced as will the like-
lihood of contacting interior components.
WARNING: WHEN
DEPLOYED, THE
DEPLOYED ALSO, AND MUST BE REPLACED.
The ORC monitors the seat belt tensioner circuit
and reports active and stored Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTC's) if any problem is found.
Once a vehicle has been in an accident, the ten-
sioner will have a "Gravel/Grinding" sound to it after
the tensioner has been put into use. This must be
replaced along with any deployed airbags and broken
or damaged parts.
WARNING
FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM
WARNING: THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRONIC UNIT. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE BATTERY
CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM
COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PRO-
CEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR
TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COM-
PONENTS.
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIRBAG
WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN CARRYING OR HANDLING AN
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG, THE TRIM SIDE OF THE
AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING TOWARD THE
BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY IF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OCCURS.
THE FRONT AIRBAG
TENSIONER WILL
NEGATIVE REMOTE
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH
MOPAR REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY. SUBSTI-
TUTE PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE,
BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN
INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AND
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING
POWDER RESIDUE FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER AN
IS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE POW-
HAVE DER RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIR-
BAG CAN
AFFECTED AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITA-
TION IS EXPERIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT
IRRITATION IS EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE
FOR FRESH AIR UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES.
IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.
DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT
RESULT.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS, SCREWS
AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COATING AND ARE SPE-
CIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FASTENERS, USE ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FASTENERS LISTED IN THE
PARTS CATALOG WHEN FASTENER REPLACE-
MENT IS REQUIRED.
AIRBAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE, AWAY
STATIC ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY WITH THE FABRIC
AIRBAG FACING UP. IF NOT, A PREMATURE
DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT.
NOTE: Please refer to the Hazardous Substance
Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose of
deployed air bags in a manner consistent with
state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.
RESTRAINTS
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
AND PERSONAL
FROM EXCESSIVE
8O - 3
FLUSH
INJURY CAN
HEAT AND