THINGSTOKNOWBEFORESTARTINGYOURVEHICLE
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IfADeploymentOccurs
However,ifyouhaven’thealedsignificantlywithina
fewdays,orifyouhaveanyblistering,seeyourdoctor
immediately.
The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags
whentheORCandimpactsensorsdetectamoderate-to-
severe collision, to help restrain the vehicle passengers,
andthenimmediatelydeflate.
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As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles.Theparticlesareanormalby-productofthe
processthatgeneratesthenontoxicgasusedforairbag
inflation.Theseairborneparticlesmayirritatetheskin,
eyes,nose,orthroat.Ifyouhaveskinoreyeirritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation,movetofreshair.Iftheirritationcontinues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-
tionsforcleaning.
NOTE: A collision that is not severe enough to need
airbagprotectionwillnotactivatethesystem.Thisdoes
notmeansomethingiswrongwiththeairbagsystem.
Ifyoudohaveacollisionwhichdeploystheairbags,any
orallofthefollowingmayoccur:
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Thenylonairbagmaterialmaysometimescauseabra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
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.Theyarenotcausedbycontactwithchemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision,theairbagswillnotbeinplacetoprotectyou.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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