1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 33

What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hotfor a short time. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be too to touch. There will be hot some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag. Air bag inflation willnot prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you'll needsome new parts for your airbag air system. If you don't get them, the bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the needto replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service mean that your can air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. 0 0 When an air bag inflates, there is in the air. dust This dustcould causebreathing problems for people witha historyof asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out assoon as itis safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't out get of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver'sbag, air it may not work properly.You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not openor break the air bag cover. 1-22