2000 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 48

'00camry U SRS side airbags CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: D Wear their seat belts. D Remain properly seated with their back upright and 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 in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to 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. This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, side airbag sensor assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" in Section 1 −5.) 48