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Noise and smoke from inflating
air bag
Do not install a child restraint on
the front passenger seat
When the air bags inflate, they make
a loud noise and may produce smoke
and powder in the air inside of the
vehicle. This is normal and is a result
of the ignition of the air bag inflator.
After the air bag inflates, you may feel
substantial discomfort in breathing
because of the contact of your chest
with both the seat belt and the air
bag, as well as from breathing the
smoke and powder. The powder may
aggravate asthma for some people. If
you experience breathing problems
after an air bag deployment, seek
medical attention immediately.
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Never install a child restraint in the front
passenger’s seat. An inflating air bag
can forcefully strike a child or restraint
resulting in serious or fatal injury.
Though the smoke and powder are
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If this
is the case, wash and rinse with cold
water immediately and seek medical
attention if the symptoms persist.
WARNING
ꢀ Extreme hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag
in front of it!
ꢀ NEVER use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protect-
ed by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front
of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
to the CHILD can occur.
ꢀ Never put a child restraint in the
front passenger’s seat. If the
front passenger air bag inflates,
it would cause serious or fatal
injuries.
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