2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 138

When the power switch is in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing: • The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. • The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. • The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible. WARNING • Once a front air bag, side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The air bag modules and pretensioner system cannot be repaired. • The front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems, and pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. • If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate 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 a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The power switch should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49