Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions
WARNING:^ ALL VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FROM THE FACTORY HAVE A WARNING STICKER ATTACHED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, PROHIBITING THE USE OF REAR FACING CHILD OR BABY SEATS.
^ DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE AIR BAG SIMULATORS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. USE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE TOOL.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT REPAIR IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND OR POSITIVE CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE AIR BAG SIMULATORS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED WHEN REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ WHEN THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED DURING A COLLISION, THE ECS WILL STORE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1231 IN ITS MEMORY. INSTALL A NEW ECS IF THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED.