1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 40

What will you see after a air bag inflates? m 0 After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates.This occurs so quickly that some peoplemay not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components the airbag module in of the steering wheel hub will hot for a short time. be The part of the bag that comes into contact you may be with warm, but it will never be too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated0 air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeingor~from being able tosteer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. The airbag is designedto inflate only once. Afterit inflates, you'llneed some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect in another crash. you A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people witha history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out assoon as it is safe to do so. If you havebreathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after anair bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usageat deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Irnproper service can mean that your ais bag system won't work properly.See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's bag, air it may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not open or break the air bag cover. 1-32