Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

WARNING: THE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR/SENSOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE. THESE MATERIALS ARE POISONOUS AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES (SODIUM HYDROXIDE IS FORMED IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE) OR COMBUSTIBLE COMPOUNDS.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS SAFETY SHAFT. DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 200°F.
ALWAYS SEAL DEPLOYED MODULES IN THE CONTAINERS PROVIDED, READY FOR RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER.

WHEN HANDLING AIR BAG MODULES, ALWAYS WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GOGGLES AND IMPERVIOUS RUBBER GLOVES TO FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS.

AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT. AVOID INGESTION.
IF SKIN OR EYE CONTACT OCCURS, WASH THE SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER, FLUSH THE EYES WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF MATERIALS ARE INGESTED, INDUCE VOMITING. IF GASES ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

ALWAYS DISPOSE OF MODULES IN LINE WITH JAGUAR RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE BY RETURNING THEM TO: JAGUAR CARS INC. LEONIA, NEW JERSEY, 07605, USA.

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Note: A replacement airbag module may be obtained by placing an order, quoting the VIN and stating the reason for the requirement. Always return the old air bag in the container in which the new air bag was supplied.

Check that the safety shaft in the back of the module is in the disarmed position.

If the shaft is found to be in the armed position:

Handle with care, avoid subjecting the module to any sudden movements.

Carry the module with the cover and arming pin facing either side of the persons body (Fig. 1). Not towards the body.

Place 'cover up' (Fig. 2) in a secure lockable cabinet. Under no circumstances place the module 'cover down' or on a shelf next to a side wall.

Call for assistance. In the U.K. call the Jaguar Service Division. Export markets must call the importer.

In the U.S.A. call Jaguar Cars Inc. Leonia, New Jersey, U.S.A.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE REMOVAL AND FITTING PROCEDURE IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE.

WHEN REFITTING, ENSURE THAT THE ARMING SCREW IS FULLY HOME WITHOUT APPLYING UNDUE FORCE.