2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 60

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front • Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The deployed. 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 floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. WARNING! They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven't healed significantly within a Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, immediately. seat belt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like possible. particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag 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. 2