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SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
WARNING
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. Keep arms away from either door or its internal trim. Vehicle occupants could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment.
. Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, these objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury.
. If the SRS airbag deploys, fuel supply will be cut off to reduce the risk of fire caused by leaking fuel. For details about restarting of the engine, refer to“ If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident” FP477.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS RE- GARDING SRS AIRBAG SYS- TEM FOR ACCESSORIES AND ANY OBJECTS s01ah13
WARNING
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CAUTION
. When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.
. A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.
NOTE
. When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to inform the buyer that the vehicle is equipped with SRS airbags. Also, notify the buyer of the applicable section in this Owner’ s Manual.
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. Do not put any objects( including straps or cords) over the steering wheel pad, column cover, or dashboard.
– These objects could be entangled with the steering wheel, preventing the SRS frontal airbag, etc. from operating properly.
– If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, these objects could be