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• Air bag inflation may cause injuries
including facial or bodily abrasions,
injuries from broken glasses or
burns.
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a
loud noise and they leave smoke and
powder in the air inside of the vehicle.
This is normal and is a result of the ig‐
nition of the air bag inflator. After the
air bag inflates, you may feel substan‐
tial discomfort in breathing due to the
contact of your chest with both the
seat belt and the air bag, as well as
from breathing the smoke and powder.
Open your doors and/or windows as
soon as possible after impact in order
to reduce discomfort and prevent pro‐
longed exposure to the smoke and
powder.
Though smoke and powder are nontox‐
ic, it may cause irritation to the skin
(eyes, nose and throat, etc.). If this is
the case, wash and rinse with cold wa‐
ter immediately and consult the doctor
if the symptom persists.
WARNING
• When the air bags deploy, the air
bag related parts in the steering
wheel and/or instrument panel
and/or in both sides of the roof
rails above the front and rear
doors are very hot. To prevent in‐
jury, do not touch the air bag stor‐
age areas internal components im‐
mediately after an air bag has in‐
flated.
• Do not install or place any acces‐
sories near air bag deployment
areas, such as the instrument
panel, windows, pillars, and roof
rails.
Front passenger's air bag warning
label for child restraint system
Safety features of your vehicle
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