2004 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 30

● The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. When the supplemental side air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the supplemental side air bag. The side air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the side air bag module during inflation. The side air bag will deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental side air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. LRS0020 Supplemental side-impact air bag system (if so equipped) The supplemental side-impact air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental side air bag (on the driver or front passenger seat) is designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. It is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag operation. 1-14 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags