1996 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 37

NOTICE ! CAUTION The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the seat belt system of the driver. The driver is particularly susceptible to injury if he/she does not wear his/her seat belt; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, he/she may be thrown forward. To obtain further protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt systems, see "Seat belts" in this chapter. ! CAUTION S Do not put objects on the steering wheel pad. They might restrict inflation or cause personal injury as they are projected rearward. S Do not modify, remove or open any component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries. Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. zInstallation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player zModification of the suspension system zModification of the front end structure zAttachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end zRepairs made on or near the front console, steering column or steering wheel 31