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 corning fkom 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.
In many crashes 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.
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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 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.
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