1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 37

What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Somecomponents of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for right front the passenger's bag -- will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air inflation doesn't prevent the driver bag from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving vehicle. the I In many crashes severeenough to inflatean air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they, inflate, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them,the air bag system won't be there to help protect in another crash. you A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. Themodule records information about the readiness the system, of when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let onlyqualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your retailer for service. , When an air bag inflates, there is dust in air. the This dust could cause breathing problems for people witha history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out soon asit is safe to so. as do If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh airby opening a window or door.