2015 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 80

78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have dedeploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a bags will not be in place to protect you. carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and WARNING! normally heal quickly. However, if you haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, blistering, see your doctor immediately. seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer immeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of the diately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air System serviced as well. bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.