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1. of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts In a severe frontal impact sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air bags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings Parts of the airbag module steering wheel hub dashboard may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag e 1 4 Collision from
2. or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering Wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of n
3. 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts 1997 Pontiac Bonneville a ea What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant mor
4. SABIC air bags depending on the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ie to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed NOTE In a rollover the pretensioners and or SAB and SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whe
5. an authorized NISSAN dealer Correct supplemental air bag dis posal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive even if your seating position includes an air bag Some states provinces or territories re quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Children should be in ap propriate child restraints The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit Failure to do so will reduce the effectiveness of the en tire restraint system and increases the chance or severity of injury in an accident 2 17 1996 Nissan Altima e Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle e Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any colli sion at your NISSAN dealer NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as semblies in use during a collision be repl
6. bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side R 022636856 N Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Label Location NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment 2013 Fiat 500 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and SABIC during impacts that require air bag occupant protection WARNING e Your vehicle is equipped with left and right SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the side curtain air bag is located should remain free from any obstructions e Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the SAB the
7. child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol e FX The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 2002 Pontiac Sunfire How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 2002 Pontiac Sunfire When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a i o wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is mene lore Me Ob ECL mio tnat person causmig about 9 to 14 mph 14 to 23 km h The threshold level a haa A death The path of an can vary however with specific vehicle design so that inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put it can be somewhat above or below this range If your anything between an occupant and an air bag vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such and don t attach or put anyth
8. deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow ing functions e Cut off fuel to the engine e Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically 2013 Fiat 500
9. especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle 2013 Fiat 500 ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag
10. many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is 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 can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door 2002 Pontiac Sunfire In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields a
11. the rear Collision from the side J Vehicle roll over y13026 The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision 1998 Toyota Sienna 1998 Toyota Sienna y13027 The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their loca tions are shown in the illustration 1 Front airbag sensor 2 Airbag module for driver airbag and inflator Airbag module for and inflator passenger airbag 4 Airbag sensor assembly 5 SRS airbag warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor y13099 Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Move seat fully back y13028 A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this chapter 1998 Toyota Sienna y13029 Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate w
12. 1996 Ford Windstar WINDSTAR Your satisfaction is our 1 goal If you have questions or concerns with your vehicle we suggest you follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P O Box 43360 Detroit MI 48243 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 In Canada Customer Assistance Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD Outside the U S or Canada FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 Telephone 313 594 4857 Fax 313 390 0804 FCS 12017 95 Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company THO IN USA 1996 Ford Windstar Safety Restraints Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap shoulder belt and are designed to supplement the protection provided to properly belted occupants in moderate to severe
13. G Continued e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front and rear seats When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s back trim cover front seats or between the top and side seat s cushion trim cover rear seat Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bags only and a right side impact deploys the right air bags only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC deploy downward cov
14. ORC e Air Bag Warning Light f Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag 2013 Dodge Dart 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE EM Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Occupant Classification System OCS Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from several air bag system components including the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING e No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Continued 2013 Dodge Dart ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNIN
15. TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE EM In addition the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column 022635264 Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Ad 2 Knee Bolster vanced Front Air Bags 3 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag NOTE These air bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle is equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced p
16. You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions v i i 7 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 1 28 en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts through
17. aced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly Seat belt assemblies not in use dur ing a collision should also be in spected and replaced if either dam age or improper operation is noted e Never carry more people in the ve hicle than there are seat belts If the seat belt warning light glows con tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened it may indicate a mal function in the system Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer c 2010 Nissan Nissan Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the dnver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center pas
18. ain frontal collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper air bag operation When the supplemental air bag inflates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by Air bag modules Diagnosis sensor unit release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of breathing trouble should get fresh air promptly The supplemental air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the occupant They can help save lives and reduce serious inju ries However an inflating air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries Air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body Seat belts should be correctly worn and the 2 14 1996 Nissan Altima driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or dashboard Since the air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupant the force of the air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly after a collision The supplemental air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position WARNING Right after inflation several supple mental air bag sys
19. are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the pri mary protection provided by the seat belts In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating in order to decrease the likeli hood of the driver s or front passenger s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat Be sure to wear your seat belt y13025 The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration There may be the case that the SRS air bags will not activate with such an impact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level comparable to an approxi mate 24 km h 15 mph collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy 63 However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose
20. as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC m
21. ause the OCS to not classify the passen ger s weight accurately which may result in serious injury or death in a collision 022665794 2013 Dodge Dart a THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The OCS may not classify the front passenger properly if e The front passenger s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle like the door arm rest or instru ment panel e The front passenger leans forward sideways or turns around e The front passenger seatback is not in the full upright position e The front passenger carries or holds an object while 022665795 seated e g backpack box etc Not Seated Properly 2013 Dodge Dart 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 022665796 022665798 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly 2013 Dodge Dart THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 022665799 022665973 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly 2013 Dodge Dart 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE E WARNING Placing an object on the floor under the front pas senger seat may prevent the OCS from working properly which may result in serious injury or death in a collision Do not place any objects on the floor under the front passenger The Air Bag Warning Light A will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to classify the front passenger seat status A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of the air bag system If th
22. bag system won t work properly See your dealer system To purchase a service manual see Service and for service Owner Publications in the Index If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag covers For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport 1 55 A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts This front seat belt pretensioner sys
23. ced Front Air Bag if the sensors estimate that e The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects in it or The front passenger seat is occupied by a small pas senger including a child or The front passenger seat is occupied by a rearward facing infant seat or The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air Occupant Status Bag Classification Rearward facing infant seat Reduced power deployment Child including a child in a Full power deployment forward facing child OR reduced power restraint or booster seat deployment Properly seated adult Full power deployment OR reduced power deployment Unoccupied seat Reduced power deployment It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult allowing a full power front passenger air bag deploy ment Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat and never install a child restraint system including a rearward facing infant seat in the front passenger seat 2013 Dodge Dart ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING e Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear ward facing infant seat Children 12 years or younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an a
24. cement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by authorized NISSAN dealers To ensure long term functioning the system must be in spected 10 years after the date of manu facture as noted on the certification label located on the driver side front pillar 2 16 1996 Nissan Altima When maintenance work is required on the vehicle the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle WARNING Once the supplemental air bag in flates the air bag module will not function again and must be re placed The supplemental air bag module cannot be repaired After a supplemental air bag inflates the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced by your NISSAN dealer if damaged The supplemental air bag system should be inspected by an autho rized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end portion of the vehicle or replaced if the supple mental air bag has inflated When selling your vehicle we re quest that you inform the buyer about the supplemental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual c 2010 Nissan Nissan Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan e If you need to dispose of a supple mental air bag or scrap the vehicle contact
25. ction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the front seat of this vehicle please refer to Ford s brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc at 1 800 782 4356 Ask for brochure FPS 8602 For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat belts child seats and infant seats please read the other sections of this part of the Owner Guide especially sections entitled Safety Belts for Children and Safety Seats for Children How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the driver and passenger air bags impact sensors a system diagnostic module a readiness light and tone and the electrical wiring which connects the components The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel and is indicated by the letters SRS The right front passenger seat air bag is in the upper right hand section of the instrument panel ledge above the glove compartment The letters SRS appear there Both air bags are designed to stay out of sight until they are activated Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 1 1996 Ford Windstar WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Me
26. e inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags 2013 Dodge Dart a THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 This vehicle may be equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system OCS that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon occupant weight This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbags are located in the outboard side of the front seats and the rear seats if equipped NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment e After any accident the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components e Occupant Restraint Controller
27. e vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or START position If the key is in the OFF LOCK position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment e Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup ry It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction 2013 Fiat 500 ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING Ignorin
28. e Air Bag Warning Light A does not come on or stays on after you start the vehicle or it comes on as you drive take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service immediately The front passenger seat is equipped with Flip n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for additional informa tion Make sure that objects inside the Flip n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interfere with the latch before closing the seat In addition after closing the Front Passenger Seat Storage bin make sure the front passenger seat cushion is pushed downward and fully latched to the base Over stuffing the storage bin may result in misclassification of the front passenger s weight The passenger seat assembly contains critical compo nents that may affect front passenger Advanced Air Bag inflation In order for the OCS to properly classify a front seat passenger the OCS components must function as designed Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components assembly or to the seat cover If the seat trim cover or cushion needs service for any reason take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only Chrysler Group LLC approved seat accessories may be used 2013 Dodge Dart ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING Make sure that objects inside the Flip n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interfere with the latch be
29. e gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the Instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come inte contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is 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 can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 1 22 In many crashes
30. ering both windows on the impact side 2013 Dodge Dart ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately Occupant Classification System OCS Front Passenger Seat The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for this vehicle The Occupant Classification System OCS consists of the following e Occupant Restraint Controller ORC e Occupant Classification Module OCM located in the front passenger seat e OCS Sensor located in the front passenger seat e Air Bag Warning Light AF 2013 Dodge Dart 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the passenger Advan
31. everal places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone 1s working on your vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index 1 23 Lap Belt li your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Center Passenger Position When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 1 24 The best way to protect the fetus 1s to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belis effective 1s wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position T
32. fore and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle Should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person 2002 Pontiac Sunfire children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a
33. fore closing the seat In addition after closing the Front Passenger Seat Storage bin make sure the front passenger seat cushion is pushed downward and fully latched to the base Over stuffing the storage bin or a not fully latched pas senger seat cushion may result in misclassification of the front passenger s weight This may result in serious injury or death in a collision The following requirements must be strictly followed e Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or cushions not designated by Chrysler Group LLC for the specific model being repaired Always use the correct seat cover and cushion specified for the vehicle Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an aftermarket seat cover or cushion Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat At no time should any supplemental restraint system SRS component or SRS related component or fas tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler Group LLC 2013 Dodge Dart ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not co
34. frontal collisions The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the lower body The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts whether or not an airbag Supplemental Restraint System is also provided at their seating position Failure to do so may increase the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag system Use your safety belts to W help keep you in the proper position away from the air bag when it inflates W reduce the risk of harm in rollover side or rear impact collisions because an air bag is not designed to inflate in such situations Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 19 1996 Ford Windstar W reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions that are not severe enough to activate the supplemental air bag W reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle The Importance of Being Properly Seated In a collision the air bag must inflate extremely fast to help provide additional protection for you In order to do this the air bag must inflate with considerable force If you are not seated in a normal riding position with your back against the seatback the air bag may n
35. frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport 1 53 How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can con
36. g the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized studio service the air bag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering Wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Uni
37. he night front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Pontiac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the nght front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person 1 4 aS Shot Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eve If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you
38. in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt light on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG AIRBAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for for more information 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport There is an air bag readiness malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index 1 51 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel SS AA n S on If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into you and cause injury The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any air bag cover When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near
39. increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers 2013 Dodge Dart 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee In addition the vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Knee Air Bags mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and below the glove compartment 022663963 Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger 2 Supplemental Driver And Advanced Front Air Bags Passenger Side Knee Air Bags NOTE The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to new Federal regulations The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors including the severity and type of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust th
40. ing on the as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The steering wheel hub or on or near any other air air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers rear bag covering impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts 2002 Pontiac Sunfire What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in
41. ith considerable speed and force you may be killed or serious ly injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your seat belt Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel column cover front passenger airbag cover front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions y13031 can result in death or serious inju ries Do not allow a child to stand up Do not put objects or your pets on or to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or seat The airbag inflates with con siderable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously injured steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of the deploying airbags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this chapter 1998 Toyota Sienna Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such cha
42. itors its own circuits the air bag electrical system the air bag readiness light the air bag power and the air bag inflators 7A Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 1996 Ford Windstar Safety Restraints The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the system The readiness light is in the instrument cluster When you turn the ignition to the ON position this light will illuminate for approximately six 6 seconds and then turn off This indicates that the system is operating normally NOTE Maintenance of the air bag system is not required A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following W the readiness light will either flash or stay lit W or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on W a group of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer immediately Disposal of supplemental air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles see your local Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Air bags MUST be disposed of by qualified personnel Safety Restraints for Children In the U S and Canada you are required by law to use safety restraints for children If small children ride in your vehicle this generally includes children who are fou
43. l or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags Supplemen tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear or side collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration 2013 Fiat 500 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over tim
44. me across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers In addition the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column 022640267 Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 Knee Bolster 3 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag 2013 Fiat 500 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee NOTE The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to allow the air bags to have different inflation levels based on several factors including the severity and type of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or fr
45. n the vehicle 2 15 1996 Nissan Altima WARNING SRS AIR BAG The warning labels are located on the surface of the sunvisor c 2010 Nissan Nissan Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag light displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel moni tors the circuits of the air bag The circuits monitored by the air bag light are the diag nosis sensor unit air bag modules and all related wiring When the ignition key is in the ON or START position the supplemental air bag light will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn off This means the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental air bag needs servicing 1 The supplemental air bag light does not come on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above The supplemental air bag light flashes intermittently or remains on The supplemental air bag light does not come on at all Under these conditions the Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag will not operate properly It must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag system is de signed to inflate on a one time only basis As a reminder unless it is damaged the supplemental air bag light will remain illumi nated after inflation has occurred Repair and repla
46. nect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations 1 22 Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position be
47. nges can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag y13024 This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of Operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving 1998 Toyota Sienna y13032 In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The SRS airbags have been inflated The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged Do not discon
48. on toxic gas is generated to inflate the 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the
49. onitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON RUN position If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment e Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning ry Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE E WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle
50. ont passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC are located above the side windows The trim covering the SABIC is labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB The SAB are marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment e After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components e Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 2013 Fiat 500 ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sens
51. ors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors WARNING e No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Continued 2013 Fiat 500 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Continued e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating e Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way e Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The SAB are marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats 022635844 Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Label 2013 Fiat 500 ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 When the air
52. ot protect you properly and could possibly hurt you as it inflates WARNING If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained an inflating air bag could cause serious injury Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag Air bags deploy with great force faster than the blink of an eye Front passengers especially children and small adults must never sit on the front edge of the seat stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is moving All occupants should sit with their backs against the seatback move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts Children weighing less than 40 lbs 18 kg always should use child or infant seats WARNING When using forward facing child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible NEVER SECURE REAR FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT 20 Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 1996 Ford Windstar Safety Restraints THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE REAR FACING SEAT AGAINST THE VEHICLE SEATBACK ARMRESTS OR CONSOLE REAR FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come in contact with a deploying air bag Failure to follow this instru
53. out their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country 78 THINGS
54. performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Continued WARNING Continued e Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact Knee Impact Bolster The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the front passenger and position the front occupant for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag 2013 Fiat 500 en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a fronta
55. ppropriate child restraint The OCM works with the OCS sensor to determine the front passenger seat occupant s most probable classifica tion The OCS sensor estimates the weight on the front passenger seat and where that weight is located The OCM communicates the classification status to the ORC The ORC uses the classification to determine whether the passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation rate should be modified In order for the OCS to operate as designed it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt Properly seated passengers are Sitting upright Facing forward Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort ably on or near the floor Sitting with their back against the seat back and the seat back in an upright position 2013 Dodge Dart 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE E WARNING Occupants in the front passenger seat sitting improp erly may cause the OCS to not classify the passen ger s weight accurately This may result in serious injury or death in a collision Always wear your seat belt and sit properly with the seat back in an upright position your back against the seat back sitting upright facing forward in the center of the seat with your feet comfortably on or near the floor Do not carry or hold any objects e g backpacks boxes etc while seated in the front passenger seat Holding an Seated Properly object may c
56. r years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds 18 kg or less you must put them in safety seats that are made specially for children Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these children Check your local and state laws for specific requirements Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 25 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAG SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System sec tion contains important information concern ing the driver and passenger air bags The Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag can help reduce impact force to the driver and to the front passenger in certain frontal colli sions The air bags are designed to supple ment the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them The seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel See Seat belts for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage The supplemental air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position WARNING The supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact rear impact roll over or lower severity frontal collision so always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents WARNING The seat belts and the supplemental air bags a
57. rcury dealer If a collision occurs the sensors sense the severity of the impact and activates the air bags if necessary The air bag system is designed to deploy in frontal and front angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle of similar size and weight head on at about 28 mph 45 km h Because the system senses the crash severity rather than vehicle speed some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 mph 45 km h will not inflate the air bag When the sensors activate the system the air bags inflate rapidly filling with non toxic nitrogen gas in a fraction of a second Immediately after inflation the air bags deflate by releasing the nitrogen gas through vent holes The whole process takes place in a matter of seconds WARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation 22 Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 1996 Ford Windstar Safety Restraints Copyright c 1995 Ford Motor Company 23 1996 Ford Windstar Inflated passenger side air bag WARNING If the air bag is inflated THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY If the air bag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in a crash the system is equipped with a diagnostic module which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone The diagnostic module mon
58. re broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate youll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle
59. re collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING e No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating e Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way e Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SABs Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and front seat belt pretensioners
60. re most effective when you are sitting back and upright in the seat Air bags inflate with great force If you are unrestrained leaning forward sitting sideways or out of position in any way you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental air bag if you are up against it when it inflates Always sit back against the seatback and use the seatbelts 2 12 1996 Nissan Altima c 2010 Nissan Nissan Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan c 2010 Nissan Nissan 2 13 1996 Nissan Altima WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained as shown in the previous illustrations Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained Also never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat See Child restraints for infants and small chil dren for details Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan Air bag system The driver air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel the front passenger air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box The supplemental air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity fron tal collisions although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact It may not inflate in cert
61. rotection for an occupant during a side impact The SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats NOTE e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment e After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components e Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ie Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in less seve
62. rument panel for the right front passenger s inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the system If you don t get them the air bag system bag that come into contact with you may be warm but won t be there to help protect you in another crash not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and cust A new system will include air bag modules and coming from vents in the defl ated air bags Air bag possibly other parts The service manual for your inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from vehicle covers the need to replace other parts being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle l 54 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag Pontiac dealer and the Trans Sport Service Manual have system Improper service can mean that your air information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag
63. senger position Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Pontiac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 1 18 Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriousl
64. severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage al deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service 1997 Pontiac Bonneville NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in s
65. t The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the 2013 Fiat 500 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This
66. tact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection ee bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air If you have breathing problems but can t get out bags should never be regarded as anything more than a of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to fresh air by opening a window or door severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly windshields are broken by vehicle deformation that some people may not even realize the air bag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the inflated Some components of the air bag module the right front passenger air bag steering Wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inst
67. tem has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the preten sioner The front seat belt pretensioner assem bly or surrounding area has been dam aged The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the seat belt pretentioners to operate The front seat belt pretentioner assem bly is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged 1998 Toyota Sienna y13024 This indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS airbags are operating properly The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly in flators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 1998 Toyota Sienna SRS driver and front passenger airbags y13023 The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags
68. tem components will be hot Do not touch them you may severely burn yourself No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tampering includes c 2010 Nissan Nissan Nissan model names and the Nissan Logo are Registered Trademarks of Nissan changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard or by installing additional trim mate rial around the supplemental air bag system Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru ment panel Also do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in jury if the air bag inflates Work around and on the supplemen tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer Instal lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS SAN dealer The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or discon nected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple mental air bag system WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed i
69. ther to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF 2013 Chrysler Town amp Country a THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
70. y injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety bell There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1997 Pontiac Bonneville i 1 19 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 1 20 If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag may not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to

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