Customer Safety Information

- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified technicians.
- When working on airbag system, battery ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting the battery. When connecting airbag system to a voltage source no person can be present inside the vehicle.
- Technicians must electrostatically discharge themselves by touching a suitable metal part, for example, a water pipe, heater pipe or metal frame, before picking up (touching) airbag unit.
- Airbag units should be installed immediately after removing them from their packaging.
- If work is interrupted, airbag unit should again be placed in its packaging.
- Do not leave airbag unit unattended.
- Airbag units which have been removed should be stored so that upholstered side is facing up.
- Airbag units which have dropped onto a hard surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in the vehicle
- Airbag units which nave not been activated should be marked and returned to manufacturer for disposal in original airbag unit transport containers.
- Storage and transportation of airbags must comply with the Explosives Act.
- Only install original seat covers that have been authorized for use with side airbags (recognizable by airbag label).
- Use of commercially-available loose-fitting covers is not permissible.
- When installing backrest cover ensure that cover seam is straight in area of side airbag.
- Always replace all cover clips.
- Only use original clips.
- Always replace cover if damaged in area of side airbag - torn, burn holes etc.- for safety reasons.