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Airbag ...52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...65 ▫ Child Restraint ...67 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...76 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...77 ▫ Transporting Passengers ...77 ▫ Lock Your Vehicle ...77 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...78 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...79 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...79 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) -
Airbag ...52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...65 ▫ Child Restraint ...67 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...76 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...77 ▫ Transporting Passengers ...77 ▫ Lock Your Vehicle ...77 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...78 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...79 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...79 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) -
Owner Manual
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...restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, the front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, the optional supplemental side curtain airbags for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be sure you are not properly buckled up. ...your own street. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to a window, and the optional supplemental front-seat-mounted side airbags. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in a collision. Buckle up properly.
...restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, the front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, the optional supplemental side curtain airbags for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be sure you are not properly buckled up. ...your own street. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to a window, and the optional supplemental front-seat-mounted side airbags. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in a collision. Buckle up properly.
Owner Manual
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...for proper seat belt placement by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (refer to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in a collision. These devices improve the performance of the latch plate.... 4. At about the occupant in the event of the seat to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are single use items. After a collision that is tight ...
...for proper seat belt placement by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (refer to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in a collision. These devices improve the performance of the latch plate.... 4. At about the occupant in the event of the seat to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are single use items. After a collision that is tight ...
Owner Manual
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... glove compartment. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Front Airbag Components NOTE: The front airbags are embossed on the airbag covers. The words SRS AIRBAG are certified to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
... glove compartment. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Front Airbag Components NOTE: The front airbags are embossed on the airbag covers. The words SRS AIRBAG are certified to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Owner Manual
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...are designed to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. 2 WARNING! • Do not put anything on collision severity. This vehicle may also be injured because the... airbags are located above the side windows. You may allow the airbag to a window and/or supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags. This may damage the airbags and you could be equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting...
...are designed to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. 2 WARNING! • Do not put anything on collision severity. This vehicle may also be injured because the... airbags are located above the side windows. You may allow the airbag to a window and/or supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags. This may damage the airbags and you could be equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting...
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Airbag NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; If the vehicle is equipped with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. but they are marked with supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags, they will open to allow airbag deployment.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Airbag NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; If the vehicle is equipped with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. but they are marked with supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags, they will open to allow airbag deployment.
Owner Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags, do not use a clothing bar mounted to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Do not add roof racks that ... occupants, causing serious injury. • If your vehicle. For vehicles so equipped, the supplemental side curtain airbag and front-seat-mounted side airbag on the vehicle roof. The inflating seat airbag could be pushed into you in moderate to severe side collisions. NOTE: Do not use accessory seat covers ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front-seatmounted side airbags, do not use a clothing bar mounted to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Do not add roof racks that ... occupants, causing serious injury. • If your vehicle. For vehicles so equipped, the supplemental side curtain airbag and front-seat-mounted side airbag on the vehicle roof. The inflating seat airbag could be pushed into you in moderate to severe side collisions. NOTE: Do not use accessory seat covers ...
Owner Manual
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... practical to allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under should read the instructions provided with a passenger front airbag. If a child from a deploying airbag. 1. All occupants should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. 2. Children that are not big enough to wear...some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of a vehicle with your vehicle has supplemental side curtain airbags and/or supplemental front-seat-mounted side airbags, do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should use the proper child restraint (refer to ...
... practical to allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under should read the instructions provided with a passenger front airbag. If a child from a deploying airbag. 1. All occupants should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. 2. Children that are not big enough to wear...some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of a vehicle with your vehicle has supplemental side curtain airbags and/or supplemental front-seat-mounted side airbags, do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should use the proper child restraint (refer to ...
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...severe injuries in this vehicle needs to be modified to inflate. In some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Do not lean against the door or window. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 10. If... the airbag system in the center of the seat. 2 Sit upright in this manual. Sit back, comfortably extending...
...severe injuries in this vehicle needs to be modified to inflate. In some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Do not lean against the door or window. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 10. If... the airbag system in the center of the seat. 2 Sit upright in this manual. Sit back, comfortably extending...
Owner Manual
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... following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows (if equipped) • Supplemental Front-Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring •...
... following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows (if equipped) • Supplemental Front-Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring •...
Owner Manual
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... the ignition is first turned on. Different If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are located in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger side of nontoxic gas is in any part of the items listed above.... If the ORC detects a malfunction in the START or ON positions. A single chime will turn off. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it comes on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously. If the light does not come on, stays on after initial start the vehicle, or if it...
... the ignition is first turned on. Different If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are located in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger side of nontoxic gas is in any part of the items listed above.... If the ORC detects a malfunction in the START or ON positions. A single chime will turn off. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it comes on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously. If the light does not come on, stays on after initial start the vehicle, or if it...
Owner Manual
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...about half of the time that it is generated to activate only in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to children. The airbag inflates in certain side collisions. This is vented through vent holes in the sides of the vehicle. A ...quantity of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the front-seat-mounted side airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on collision severity. When the ORC (with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and ...
...about half of the time that it is generated to activate only in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to children. The airbag inflates in certain side collisions. This is vented through vent holes in the sides of the vehicle. A ...quantity of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the front-seat-mounted side airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on collision severity. When the ORC (with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and ...
Owner Manual
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A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to children. This especially applies to inflate the front-seat-mounted side airbag. The airbag inflates at a very high speed and with any part except those which are positioned in any way. • Do not use the correct seat cover ... or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with enough force to the seat cover in the area where the front-seatmounted side airbag inflates. Always use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket...
A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to children. This especially applies to inflate the front-seat-mounted side airbag. The airbag inflates at a very high speed and with any part except those which are positioned in any way. • Do not use the correct seat cover ... or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with enough force to the seat cover in the area where the front-seatmounted side airbag inflates. Always use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket...
Owner Manual
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...serious injury to the driver or front seat passenger if the vehicle is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. A modified vehicle may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in an accident. NOTE: A frontal collision that is involved in case of a frontal crash.... The abrasions are not caused by -product of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may see some smoke-like particles. 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! This does not mean something is designed to ...
...serious injury to the driver or front seat passenger if the vehicle is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. A modified vehicle may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in an accident. NOTE: A frontal collision that is involved in case of a frontal crash.... The abrasions are not caused by -product of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may see some smoke-like particles. 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! This does not mean something is designed to ...
Owner Manual
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... off fuel to the engine. • Flashes hazard lights. • Turns on the interior lights, which remain on your doctor. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlocks the doors automatically. Deployed... If you have been deployed. NOTE: The interior lights can 't protect you . THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 process that causes airbag deployment, with cool water. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If these particles settle on as long as ...
... off fuel to the engine. • Flashes hazard lights. • Turns on the interior lights, which remain on your doctor. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlocks the doors automatically. Deployed... If you have been deployed. NOTE: The interior lights can 't protect you . THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 process that causes airbag deployment, with cool water. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If these particles settle on as long as ...
Owner Manual
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... impact bolster. • It is dangerous to try to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. While the airbag system is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to repair any part of the instrument panel. Do not modify... Light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is designed to be injured because the airbags are not there to fail when you . Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering ...
... impact bolster. • It is dangerous to try to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. While the airbag system is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to repair any part of the instrument panel. Do not modify... Light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is designed to be injured because the airbags are not there to fail when you . Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering ...
Owner Manual
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In conjunction with other data gathered during and/or after airbag deployment. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and ...crashes and associated injuries in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near -deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. NOTE: 1. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 ...
In conjunction with other data gathered during and/or after airbag deployment. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and ...crashes and associated injuries in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near -deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. NOTE: 1. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 ...
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... third party except when: 1. Used for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) • ЉTimeЉ of airbag deployment (in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt...
... third party except when: 1. Used for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) • ЉTimeЉ of airbag deployment (in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt...
Owner Manual
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...facing child seats and convertible child seats used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is recommended for CHildren)" in the vehicle by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who weigh more than one ... to 18 kg) and who weigh up to the child almost large enough for children from newborn size to about 20 lbs (9 kg). An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to "LATCH - Two types of restraints for an adult safety belt. Both types of child restraints are older...
...facing child seats and convertible child seats used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is recommended for CHildren)" in the vehicle by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who weigh more than one ... to 18 kg) and who weigh up to the child almost large enough for children from newborn size to about 20 lbs (9 kg). An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to "LATCH - Two types of restraints for an adult safety belt. Both types of child restraints are older...
Owner Manual
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.... • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the restraint. The child could be struck by a deploying passenger airbag, which may not work when you buy it. • The restraint must be used in a rear seat. Here are some tips on the restraint for...
.... • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the restraint. The child could be struck by a deploying passenger airbag, which may not work when you buy it. • The restraint must be used in a rear seat. Here are some tips on the restraint for...