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2.All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder
belts properly.
3.The driver and passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the airbags room to
inflate. Additionally, the pedals are power adjustable,
so the driver seat can be moved back and the pedals
moved closer as needed so the driver can be as far from
the airbag as possible. (See section on Power Adjust-
able Pedals for operation.)
4.You should read the instructions provided with your
child safety or booster seat to make sure that you are
using it properly.
The airbag system consists of the following:
²Airbag control module and internal crash sensor
²AIRBAG Readiness Light
²Driver and Passenger Airbag/inflator Units
²Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch
²Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Light
²Unique Steering Wheel and Column
²Unique Instrument Panel
²Interconnecting Wiring
²Knee Impact Bolster
How The Airbag System Works
²
A crash sensor in the occupant compartment deter-
mines if a frontal impact is severe enough to require
the airbag. The sensor will not detect side, roll over, or
rear impacts. The crash sensor is connected to the
diagnostic unit and to the airbag/inflator unit.
²The Diagnostic Unit monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition
switch is in the START or RUN position. These include
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all of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the
instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column.
The Diagnostic Unit also turns on the AIRBAG light in
the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the
ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns
on the light either momentarily or continuously.
²The Airbag/Inflator Units are in the center of the
steering wheel and in the instrument panel. The words
SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel
could mean you won't have the airbags to protect
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have the airbag system checked right away.
WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
²When the crash sensors detect an impact requiring the
airbags, they signal the inflator units. A large quantity
of non toxic nitrogen gas is generated to inflate the
airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of the
way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags
fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is only
about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes.
The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to
restrain the driver and right front passenger. The
airbag gas is vented through the airbag material
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towards the instrument panel. In this way the airbags
do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
²The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the airbags.
If A Deployment Occurs
The airbag system is designed to deploy when the impact
sensors detect a moderate to severe frontal collision, to
help restrain the driver and right front passenger, and
then to immediately deflate.
NOTE:A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:
²The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and rightfront passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven't healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
²As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non toxic nitrogen gas used
for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irri-
tate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or
eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose
or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's in-
structions for cleaning.
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CAUTION!
The Low Tire Pressure (LTP) system has been opti-
mized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
The LTP system pressures have been established for
the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with the LTP
system as damage to the sensors may result.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
There are no snow tires that are compatible with the
wheels on this vehicle.
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Power Distribution Center
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt-Relay Contact, High
Blower Motor Module-
ABS Pump Feed
2 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpABS Pump Feed
3 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBattery
4 Cartridge Fuse 20
Amp YellowFused Feed to RS Ampli-
fier or Power Amplifier
5 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenIgnition Switch (Run &
Accessory)-(Downstream)
6 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt
7 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Relay Contact, ABS
Pump Motor
8 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Motor, WiperCavity Fuse Circuits
9 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt-Fuseblock
10 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Switch, Ignition
(Run/Start/Accy)
11 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowBatt-Relay Contact, Auto
Shutdown
12 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowSecondary Power Outlet
Feed
13 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt-Flasher, Hazard
14 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueRear 02 Sensor to Heater
Relay
15 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowElectric Heated RR. WDO
(EBL)
16, 17 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowFused Feed-Cigar Lighter
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt-Locks, Power Door
19 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt
20 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueFeed-Courtesy, Dome, Vi-
sor, Illuminated Entry,
Reading
21 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueFuse Feed to Stop Lamp
Switch
22 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBattery to AC Clutch Re-
lay
23, 24 Mini Fuse 10
Amp RedAirbag, Ignition Run
25-29 ISO RELAY Batt-Relay Contact, High
Blower Motor
30-34 MICRO RELAY Batt-Relay-Starter Contact
to SolenoidCavity Fuse Circuits
35-39 MICRO RELAY Feed-Auto Shutdown Re-
lay Coil
40-44 MICRO RELAY Feed-Horn (From Relay)
45-49 MICRO RELAY Batt-Relay-Headlamps
50-54 MICRO RELAY Relay-A/C Clutch Output
from Relay Contact (B+)
55-59 MICRO RELAY Left/Right Downstream
Oxygen Sensor Output
Feed FR
60, 61 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueIgnition Start/Run Relay
Coil
62, 63 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueIgnition Start/Run Gauges
64, 65 Mini Fuse 10
Amp RedIgnition Start/Run Airbag
66, 67 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowFeed-Ign Run/Acc Wiper
Switch
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