1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 32

What will you see afteran air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the passenger's bag, will be hot for a short time, butthe part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not hot to the touch. There will be be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags.Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor willit stop people from leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger air bag. 0 The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of 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 yourdealer for service. 0 0 1-21