2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 86

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SRS side airbags In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver's or front passenger's chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. D Wear their seat belts properly D Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times. This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly. This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, inflators, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Section 1- 5.) D Vehicles with bucket front seats-The SRS side airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger. D Vehicles with bench type 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. 86