2002 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 24

light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by authorized NISSAN dealers. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, pre-tensioner seat belt and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. belts must also be replaced. The module should be replaced by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The supplemental front air bag module or supplemental side air bag module cannot be repaired. ¼ The supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system and pre-tensioner seat belt should be inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. ¼ If you need to dispose of these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag system, supplemental side air bag system and/or pre-tensioner seat belt will not operate in an accident. WARNING ¼ Once the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and/or pretensioner seat belt have activated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced, additionally, if any of the supplemental air bags inflate, the pre-tensioner seat Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-19