1998 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 34

1998 COROLLA(U) NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the front end structure z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or console This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. D The light comes on or flashes while driving. D If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner. D The front seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged. D The front and side parts of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate. D The front seat belt pretensioner assembly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 34