1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 33

What w d you seeafter an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates,so quickly that some people may not even realize air bag the -inflated. Some components the air bag module the of steering wheel hub the driver's air bag, or the for instrument panel for the right front passenger's of the bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust air coming from vents in the deflated bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or fi-om being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are brokenby vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. 0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they air bag inflate, you'll need some new parts for your system. If you don't get them, the air bag system in won't be there to help protect youanother crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual your for vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. module records The of information about the readiness the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. When an air bag inflates, there dust in the air. is This dust could cause breathing problems for of people with a history asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe so. do to If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. 0 1-26