1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 31

What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some peoplemay not even realize the air bag inflated. Some componentsof the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag. Air bag inflation doesn't preventthe driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle. nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you'll need some new parts for your airbag 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 the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with it 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 safetybelt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your i bag ar system. Improper service can meanthat your ar bag i system won't work properly. your dealerfor service. See A CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after anair bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. 0 NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not open or break the air bag cover. 1-24