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Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
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Modificationsto anypart oftheairbag systemcouldcause itto failwhenyou
need it. You could be injured ifthe airbag system is not thereto protect you.
Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of
badgesor stickerstothesteering wheelhubtrimcover ortheupperright side
of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body
structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
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Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The
airbag mayinflateaccidentally ormay notfunctionproperly ifmodifications
are made. Takeyour vehicle to an authorizeddealer for any advanced airbag
system service. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to
be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicleto your authorized dealer. Only manufac-
turer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an
advanced airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your autho-
rized dealer.
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Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the right
front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the Occupant
Classification System to be unable to correctly classify the right front
occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is
not desired.
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You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or
locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
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It isdangerous to tryto repairany part ofthe airbag systemyourself. Besure
to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.
Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system promptly:
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The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
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The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
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