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The front airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward
deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward
deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system
triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in
the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non
−
toxic gas to
help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front
airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of
the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and
release some smoke and residue along with non
−
toxic gas.
This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside
the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation
to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue
as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you
should do so immediately.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,
so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the
head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries
to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the
nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force
of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries,
especially if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in
close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment.
This is why it is important for the occupant to; avoid placing any
object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag
module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the
available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the
airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, lower portion
of instrument panel, dashboard and inflator) may be hot for
several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The
airbags inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by
absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.
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Страница 12: ...PICTORIAL INDEX i INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles with navigation system G00011b Four wheel drive models ...
Страница 14: ...PICTORIAL INDEX iii INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles without navigation system G00012b Four wheel drive models ...
Страница 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A G00041 ...
Страница 18: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada G00043 ...
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Страница 68: ...KEYS AND DOORS 44 ...
Страница 150: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 126 ...
Страница 151: ...SECTION 1 5 127 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Exterior equipment Hood 128 Trunk lid 129 Fuel tank cap 132 Moon roof 136 ...
Страница 164: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 140 ...
Страница 230: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 ...
Страница 243: ...SECTION 1 8 219 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch screen Overview 220 Information menu 222 ...
Страница 281: ...SECTION 2 1 257 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning controls 259 ...
Страница 285: ...AIR CONDITIONING 261 G21002a Air flow selection Automatic air flow mode only ...
Страница 302: ...AIR CONDITIONING 278 ...
Страница 303: ...SECTION 2 2 279 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Audio Audio System 280 ...
Страница 368: ...AUDIO 344 ...
Страница 490: ...DRIVING TIPS 466 ...
Страница 522: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 498 ...
Страница 530: ...MAINTENANCE 506 ...
Страница 541: ...INTRODUCTION 517 Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel ...
Страница 542: ...INTRODUCTION 518 ...
Страница 562: ...ENGINE 538 ...
Страница 577: ...CHASSIS 553 Tire symbols Compact spare tire G63007 The illustration indicates typical tire symbols ...
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Страница 622: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 598 ...