1999 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 23

turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag systems needs servicing: ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on and remain on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above. ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently or remains on (after 7 seconds). ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental air bags or supplemental side air bags may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer. side air bags are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental systems should be done only by authorized NISSAN dealers. To ensure long-term functioning, these systems must be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the certification label located on the driver side center pillar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bags, supplemental side air bags and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. bag module should be replaced by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air bag module cannot be repaired. ¼ The supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag systems should be inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. ¼ If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not operate in an accident. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bags or supplemental ¼ Once the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag has inflated, the supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. The supplemental air bag module or supplemental side air 1-16 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems