tain side-impact air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity side collisions,
although they may inflate if the forces in
another type of collision are similar to
those of a higher severity side impact.
They are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted. They may
not inflate in certain side collisions on the
side where the vehicle is impacted.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not al-
ways an indication of proper supple-
mental side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly
loud noise may be heard, followed by re-
lease of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a his-
tory of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
Supplemental side air bags, along with
the use of seat belts, help to cushion the
impact force on the chest and pelvis of
the front occupants. Curtain side-impact
air bags help to cushion the impact force
to the head of occupants in the front and
rear outboard seating positions. They can
help save lives and reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. Supple-
mental side air bags and curtain side-
impact air bags do not provide restraint
to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn
and the driver and passenger seated up-
right as far as practical away from the
supplemental side air bag. Rear seat pas-
sengers should be seated as far away as
practical from the door finishers and side
roof rails. The side air bags and curtain
side-impact air bag inflate quickly in
order to help protect the out-of-position
occupants. Because of this, the force of
the side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is
against, these air bag modules during in-
flation. The side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag will deflate quickly after
the collision is over.
After pushing the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7 sec-
onds if the systems are operational.
WARNING
O
Do not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
the supplemental side air bag inflates.
O
Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn yourself.
O
No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
this side air bag and curtain air bag
system. This is to prevent accidental in-
flation of the side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag or damage to the
side air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system.
O
Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspen-
sion system or side panel. This could af-
fect proper operation of the supple-
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