Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual page 43

haven't healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
• As the airbags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-
mal by-product of the process that gener-
ates the non-toxic gas used for airbag infla-
tion. These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or
eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water.
For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If
these particles settle on your clothing, follow
the garment manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have
deployed. If you are involved in another colli-
sion, the airbags will not be in place to protect
you.
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WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners
cannot protect you in another collision. Have
the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the
front passenger seat belt retractor assembly
replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint
Controller System serviced as well.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag
system could cause it to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the airbag system
is not there to protect you. Do not modify
the components or wiring, including adding
any kind of badges or stickers to the steer-
ing wheel hub trim cover or the upper right
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify
the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or running
boards.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of
the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell
anyone who works on your vehicle that it
has an airbag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your
advanced airbag system. The airbag may
inflate accidentally or may not function
properly if modifications are made. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
advanced airbag system service. If your
seat including your trim cover and cushion
needs to be serviced in any way (including
removal or loosening/tightening of seat at-
tachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
proved seat accessories may be used. If it
is necessary to modify an advanced airbag
system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
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