Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Technician Safety Information

CAUTION LABELS

The CAUTION LABELS are important when servicing air bags in the field. If they are dirty or damaged, replace them with new ones.

SRS Component Parts:





[A]
SRS-AIRBAG

[B]
INFORMATION SRS AIRBAG
- This car is equipped with air bags as a supplemental restraint system (S.R.S.) to help protect front occupants in a frontal collision.
- Always use seat belts & child seat.
- The system must be inspected 10 years after date of manufacture, as noted on the certification label located on the left front door.
- If any of the following conditions occur, the system must be serviced: the "air bag" lamp does not go on, flashes intermittently or remains on.
- See your owner's manual for details about the functioning, service, and disposal procedures for the system.

[C]
NOTICE SRS AIRBAG
- This car is equipped with air bags to supplement the seat belts.
- Always use seat belts or child seat.
- Child seats: use in rear seat.
If used in passenger seat set child seats forward facing and move as far from dash as possible.
- Read the information on the reverse side.

[D]
WARNING SRS AIRBAG
- This car is equipped with a driver air bag as a supplemental restraint system (S.R.S.).
- All SRS electrical wiring and connectors are colored yellow.
- Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
- Tampering with or disconnecting the S.R.S. wiring and connectors could result in accidental deployment of the air bag or make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

[E]
CAUTION SRS AIRBAG
- Before assembly;
- Line up the front wheels straight ahead.
- Align the arrow with the yellow mark on the side gear.
- Read service manual.
- No serviceable parts inside.
- Do not disassemble or tamper.

[F]

WARNING SRS AIRBAG
Before mounting steering wheel;
- Make sure that the front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Align the arrow with the yellow mark on the side gear. (spiral cable)
- Read service manual.

[G]
WARNING SRS AIRBAG
- This air bag module cannot be repaired.
- Use diagnostic instructions to determine if the unit is operational.
- If not operational, replace and dispose of the entire unit as directed in the instructions.
- Under no circumstances should a diagnosis be performed using electrically powered test equipment or probing devices.
- Tampering or mishandling can result in personal injury.
- Store the removed air bag module with the pad surface up.

[H]
DANGER POISON
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Contains sodium azide and potassium nitrate.
- Contents are poisonous and extremely flammable.
- Contact with acid, water or heavy metals may produce harmful and irritating gases or explosive compounds.
- Do not dismantle, incinerate, or bring into contact with electricity or store at temperatures exceeding 200°F.
- FIRST AID: If contents are swallowed, induce vomiting;
- for eye contact, flush eyes with water for 15 minutes
- if gases from acid or water contact are inhaled, seek fresh air
- in every case, get prompt medical attention

- for additional information, see material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product.

[I]
CAUTION SRS AIRBAG
- No serviceable parts inside.
- Do not disassemble or tamper.
- Do not drop; keep dry.
- While removed, store in a clean and dry area.
- If wet condition occurs, this unit must be serviced.

[J]
WARNING SRS AIRBAG
- Do not disassemble or tamper.
- Dismantling and installation should only be performed by trained personnel.

[K]
CAUTION SRS AIRBAG
To avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable, remove the steering wheel before removing the steering joint.

[L]
WARNING SRS AIRBAG
- This air bag module can not be repaired. see service manual for instructions (on diagnosis and replacement).
- Do not diagnose using electrically powered test equipment or probing devices.
- Tampering or mishandling can result in personal injury.
- Store the removed airbag module with the pad or cover surface up.