2008 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 64

mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front seat-mounted sideimpact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag operation. When the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags inflate, 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 not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in the front and rear outboard seating positions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, inflating front seatmounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental 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 front seat-mounted sideimpact supplemental air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain sideimpact air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is over. LRS0259 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roofmounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag system The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occupants. However, all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The front seat- 1-48 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system