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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant's hands, arms, chest or head are in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for the occupant to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The airbags inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag. CAUTION D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front and second outside passenger side seat belt systems. The front and second outside seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver, front passenger or second outside passenger can move forward or sideways into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see "Seat belts" on page 123. 142

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Foreword	2
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	8
Quick Reference	15
Keys and Doors	21
Switches	37
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	53
Interior Equipment	75
Exterior Equipment	96
Comfort Adjustment	108
Theft Deterrent	188
Air Conditioning	192
Audio	208
Starting and Driving	310
Driving Tips	352
In Case of An Emergency	372
Maintenance	408
Introduction	416
Engine	424
Chassis	440
Electrical Components	456
Body	472
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	482
Foreword	484
Foreword	485
Introduction	486
How To Use This Manual	488
Pictorial Index	491
Quick Reference	498
Keys and Doors	504
Switches	520
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	536
Interior Equipment	558
Exterior Equipment	579
Comfort Adjustment	591
Theft Deterrent	671
Air Conditioning	675
Audio	691
Starting and Driving	793
Driving Tips	835
In Case of An Emergency	855
Maintenance	891
Introduction	899
Engine	907
Chassis	923
Electrical Components	939
Body	955

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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

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Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,

so the airbags must inflate with considerable force.

While the

system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the

head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries

to the face, chest, arms and hands.

These are usually in the

nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force

of a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries,

especially if an occupant²s hands, arms, chest or head are in

close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment.

This is why it is important for the occupant to: avoid placing any

object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag

module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the

available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the

airbag module, while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover

and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment,

so do not touch! The airbags inflate only once. The windshield

may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the

inflating airbag.

CAUTION

The SRS airbag system is designed only as a

supplement to the primary protection of the driver

side and front and second outside passenger side

seat belt systems.

The front and second outside seat

occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the

inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat

belts properly.

During sudden braking just before a

collision, an unrestrained driver, front passenger or

second outside passenger can move forward or

sideways into direct contact with or close proximity

to the airbag which may then deploy during the

collision.

To ensure maximum protection in an

accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle

must wear their seat belts properly.

Wearing a seat

belt properly during an accident reduces the chances

of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the

vehicle.

For

instructions

and

precautions

concerning the seat belt system, see °Seat belts± on

page 123.