2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 69

68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlock the doors automatically. floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. If a Deployment Occurs • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the after deployment. process that generates the non-toxic gas used for NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the airbag system. irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's in• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrastructions for cleaning. sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have depassenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those airbags will not be in place to protect you. you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium