1998 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 38

SRS driver airbag CAUTION A driver too close to the steering wheel during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle. D All vehicle occupants be properly The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is designed to provide further protection for the driver when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belt. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbag works together with the seat belt to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel. Be sure to wear your seat belt. restrained using the available seat belts. 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 airbag is operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflator, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Chapter 5.) 38