2004 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 29

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolster. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags. Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an collision. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The "Airbag Warning Light" does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The "Airbag Warning Light" remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval. • The "Airbag Warning Light" flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time-babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. 2