Acura 2001 RL, Owner'S Manual

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Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag Service
Your front and side airbag systems
are virtually maintenance-free, and
there are no parts you can safely
service. However, you must have
your car serviced if:
Your airbags ever inflate. Any
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Do
not try to remove or replace any
airbag by yourself. This must be
done by an Acura dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator light alerts you
to a problem.
Take your car to an
authorized Acura dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags.
Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Do not expose the front seat-backs
to water. If rain or spilled water
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
from working properly.
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting an
Acura dealer. Improperly
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
collision.
See page 175 for further information
and precautions relating to your
airbags.
Driver and Passenger Safety