Nissan 350Z Fairlady Z owners manual page 53

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may inflate if the forces in another type ofthe face and chest of the front occupants. They collision are similar to those of a higher severitycan help save lives and reduce serious injuries.WARNING frontal impact. They may not inflate in certainHowever, an inflating front air bag may cause frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) isfacial abrasions or other injuries. Supplemental Do not place any objects on the not always an indication of proper supplementalfront air bags do not provide restraint to thesteering wheel pad or on the instru- air bag operation. lower body. ment panel. Also, do not place any The supplemental air bag system has dual stageThe seat belts should be correctly worn and theobjects between any occupant and inflators for both the driver and passenger airdriver and passenger seated upright as far asthe steering wheel or instrument bags. The system monitors information from thepractical away from the steering wheel or instru-panel. Such objects may become crashzonesensor,thediagnosissensorunitandment panel. The supplemental front air bagsdangerous projectiles and cause in- seat belt buckle switches that detect if the seatinflate quickly in order to help protect the frontjury if the supplemental front air bag belts are fastened, inflator operation is based onoccupants.Becauseofthis,theforceofthefront the severity of a collision and whether the seatair bag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifinflates. belts are being used. Only one front air bag maythe occupant is too close to, or is against the air Immediately after inflation, several inflate in a crash, depending on the crash sever-bag module during inflation. The air bag willfront air bag system components will ity and whether the front occupants are belted ordeflate quickly after the collision is over.be hot. Do not touch them; you may unbelted. This does not indicate improper per-The supplemental front air bags operateseverely burn yourself. formance of the system. If you have any ques-only when the ignition switch is in the ON tions about the performance of your air bagor START position. No unauthorized changes should be system, contact a NISSAN dealer.After turning the ignition key to the ONmadetoanycomponentsorwiringof position, the supplemental air bag warningthe supplemental air bag system. When the supplemental front air bag inflates, alight illuminates. The supplemental air bagThis is to prevent accidental inflation fairly loud noise may be heard, followed bywarning light will turn off after about 7of the supplemental air bag or dam- release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful andseconds if the system is operational.age to the supplemental air bag sys- does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken tem. not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing Do not make unauthorized changes condition should get fresh air promptly. to your vehicle’s electrical system, Supplemental front air bags, along with the usesuspension system or front end of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on 1-36 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 05.10.18/Z33-D/V5.0

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