Owner`s manual

Supplemental front air bag sys-
tem
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. These
systems are designed to meet optional certi-
fication requirements under U.S. regulations.
They are also permitted in Canada. The
optional certification allows front air bags to
be designed to inflate somewhat less force-
fully than previously. However, all of the
information, cautions and warnings in
this manual still apply and must be
followed. The front air bags are designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
although they may inflate if the forces in
another type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle
damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental air bag
operation.
When the supplemental front air bag inflates,
a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire, but care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause
irritation and choking. Those with a history of
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the face and chest of the occupants.
They can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating front air bag
may cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
Front air bags do not provide restraint to the
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SEATS, RESTRAINTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS
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