Modification And Disposal Of Srs Airbag System Components; If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate) - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

CAUTION

Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

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Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate)
accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
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Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
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panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
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compartment
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches
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Modifications to the vehicle' s suspension system
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Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
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Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
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extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the
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seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for several min-
utes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
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For Lexus Enform Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
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of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the
response center, notifying them of the vehicle' s location (without needing to push the
"SOS" button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. (P. 400)
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