Saab 9 5 FL I 1 owners manual page 30

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95_US_MY09.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 30 Safety • Always sit with the whole of your back • Fumes are generated by the chemical in contact with the backrest of the seat, reaction that inflates the airbag. and with your seat as far back as is Because the dust/fumes can, in cer- practical. Otherwise you will be thrown tain cases, cause irri tation to the skin, back against the backrest when the the following measures should be airbag inflates which could cause you taken: injury or death. The airbag needs Skin surfaces that show signs of irrita- room in which to inflate. tion should be washed with clean • Never attach anything to the steering water and a mild soap as soon as pos- wheel or passenger side of the instru-sible. ment panel, as this could result in In the event of eye irritation, flush the injury if the airbag should inflate. The eyes thoroughly with clean water for at IB420 least 20 minutes. Passenger airbag and driver’s airbag both same applies to anything you might In case of persistent irritation, consult inflated have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for a doctor. instance. • Some components of the airbag will • Never rest your hands or forearms on be warm for a short time. In some cir-the steering-wheel center padding. WARNING cumstances the airbag can cause • If the AIR BAG warning light does not minor burns or abrasions to the body extinguish after the car has been when the airbag inflates/deflates. started, or comes on or flashes while • Even if the car is equipped with AIR-• To reduce the risk of head injuries in driving, have the car checked immedi- BAG, safety belts must still always be the event of a crash, the headliner and ately by a workshop. We recommend worn by all occupants. pillar trims incorporate energy absorb-that you contact an authorized Saab ing material. These areas must not be dealer. The warning light could signify • Note that because an airbag inflates that the airbags may not inflate in a and deflates extremely rapidly, it will modified in any way. Work on these crash, or they coul d even inflate with- not provide protection against a areas must only be carried out by an out a crash. See page 61. second impact occurring in the same authorized Saab dealer. incident. Always use your safety belt.

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