1998 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 48

SRS side airbags CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side airbag, Toyota strongly recommends that the driver and front passenger; D Wear their seat belt D Remain properly seated with their back against the seat at all times. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belt to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the impact mainly on the driver's or front passenger's chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt. This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in chapter 1−5.) 48