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•Right and Left Side Impact Airbag Control Modules
(SIACM)
•Interconnecting Wiring
How The Airbag System Works
Front Airbag System
•The front Airbag Control Module determines if a
frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags
to inflate.
•The Airbag Control Module is not designed to detect
side, roll over, or rear collisions.
•The Airbag Control Module also monitors the readi-
ness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN positions.
These include all of the items listed above except the
knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition switch, the
airbags are not on and will not inflate.
•The Airbag Control Module also turns on the AIRBAG
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, then
turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it turns on the light either momen-
tarily or continuously.
Airbag Light
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However, if you have not healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
•As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate 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 instruc-
tions for cleaning.
•It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-
sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Side Airbag System—If Equipped
•
The Side Impact Airbag Control Modules determine if
a side collision is severe enough to require the airbag
to inflate. The Side Impact Airbag Control Modules is
not designed to detect roll over, front, or rear impacts.
•The Side Impact Airbag Control Module monitors the
readiness of the electronic parts of the system when-
ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
positions. These include all of the items listed above. If
the left or right SIACM detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it will send a message to the frontal
ACM to turn the Airbag Light on. The Airbag Control
Module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instru-
ment panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch
is first turned on as a diagnostic or system check, then
turns the light off.
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Alignment.......................... 118
Chains............................. 119
Changing........................... 130
Compact Spare....................... 115
General Information................... 112
High Speed.......................... 114
Inflation Pressures.................... 113
Jacking............................. 130
Load Capacity....................108,109
Quality Grading...................... 201
Radial.............................. 115
Replacement......................... 117
Rotation............................ 120
Safety.............................. 112
Sizes............................... 105
Snow Tires.......................... 119
Spinning............................ 116
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 117
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 138
Transaxle
Manual...........................95,98
Transmitter Battery Service................ 20Transporting Pets........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 117
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 72
Trunk Release Button..................... 17
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 17
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 17
Turbo Boost Gauge...................91,121
Turbo Cool Down....................... 97
Turn Signals.........................57,70
Underhood Fuses....................... 170
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 201
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 28
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 161
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 125
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 173
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 69
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 198
INDEX 213
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