1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 34

What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates,quickly deflates,so it quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components the air bag of module -- the steering wheel hub the driver's air for bag, or the instrument panel the right front for passenger's bag -- will be hotfor a short time. The parts of the bag that come contact with you may be into warm, but nottoo hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming vents in the deflatedair from bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent driver from the seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving vehicle. the In many crashes severe enough inflate an air bag, to windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may occur from also the right front passenger air bag. 0 Air bags are designed inflate only once. After they to inflate, you'll need some new parts your air bag for system. If you don't get them, theair bag system won't be there help protect you in another crash. to A new system will include bag modules and air possibly other parts. The service manual your for vehicle covers the need replace other parts. to a Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Fan air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. When ~ 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. a Let only qualified technicians work your air on 1 This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe so. do to 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. bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. your See dealer for service.