Chevrolet Sail U-VA Owner's Manual page 48

44 Seats and Restraints
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?
Warning
When an airbag inflates, there may
be dust in the air. This dust could
cause breathing problems for people
with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this,
everyone in the vehicle should get
out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an airbag
inflates, then get fresh air by opening
a window or a door. If you experi-
ence breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should
seek medical attention.
After the frontal airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize an airbag
inflated. Some components of the
airbag module may be hot for several
minutes. For location of the airbags, see
Where Are the Airbags? on page 42.
The parts of the airbag that come into
contact with you may be warm, but not
too hot to touch. There may be some
smoke and dust coming from the vents
in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation
does not prevent the driver from seeing
out of the windshield or being able to
steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent
people from leaving the vehicle.
Replacing Airbag System Parts After
a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle. A damaged
airbag system may not work
properly and may not protect you
and your passenger(s) in a crash,
resulting in serious injury or even
death. To help make sure the airbag
systems are working properly after a
crash, have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See your
CHEVROLET retailer for service.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance or
replacement. Make sure the airbag
warning light is working. See Warning
Light for Airbag on page 59.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag may
not work properly. Do not open or
break the airbag coverings. If there
are any opened or broken airbag
covers, have the airbag covering
and/or airbag module replaced. For
the location of the airbags, see
Where Are the Airbags? on page 42.
See your CHEVROLET retailer for
service.