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SAFETY 279
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after
deployme
nt.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions.
T
his do
es not mean something is wrong with the air bag
system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or
all of
the following may occur:
• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/
or skin
reddening to the occupants as the air bags deploy
and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns
or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymna
-
sium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
T
hey are
not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme
-
diately.
• A
s the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like parti-
cles.
The particles are a normal by-product of the process
that gen
erates the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation.
These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with
cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles
settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If
you are
involved in another collision, the air bags will not be
in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect
you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also,
have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced
as well.
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