1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 49

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U SRS side airbags This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts. D Vehicles with separate front seats −The SRS side airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. D Vehicles with bench front seats −The SRS side airbags are designed to protect the driver and right −front passenger. They are not designed to protect occupant in the center position. D The light comes on while driving. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. 49