1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 37
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, quickly that so air some people may not even realize the bag inflated. Some components of theair bag module -- the steering air wheel hub for the driver's bag, or the instrument panel -a for the right front passenger's bag will be hot for short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you will may be w m , but not too hot to touch. There be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver kom it seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does stop peoplekom leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken vehicle deformation. by Additional windshield breakage may also occur the from right front passenger air bag. 0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you'll need some new parts your air bag for air system. If you don't get them, the bag system won't be there to help protect youanother crash. in A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manualfor your vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records information I about the readiness of the system, whenthe sensors safety belt usage at are activated and driver's deployment. When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for 0 Let only qualified technicians work your air bag on people with a history of asthma other or system. Improper service can mean that your air m breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone the bag system won't work properly. your retailer See for service. do vehicle should get out soon as it is safe to so. as If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. I ~ ~~ ~~ L 1-25