1011-7. Safety information1Before drivingYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed basedon the US motor vehicle safety st andards (FMVSS208). The airbag sen-sor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on informationobtained from the sensors etc. show n in the system components diagramabove. This information includes cras h severity and occupant informa-tion. As the airbags deploy, a chemica l reaction in the inflators quickly fillsthe airbags with non-toxic gas to he lp restrain the motion of the occu-pants.■SRS warning lightThis warning light system monitors the airb ag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield airbag sensorassemblies, driver's seat position sensor, dr iver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-senger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), "AIR BAG ON" indica-tor light, "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light, fr ont passenger's seat belt buckle switch,seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and powersources. (→P. 464)■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)SRS airbag.●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel , airbag cover and inflator) as well asthe front seats, and parts of the front pill ar, rear pillar and roof side rail, may behot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.●The windshield may crack.●For Safety Connect subscriber s, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of asevere rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call tothe response center, notifying them of the vehicle's location (without needing topush the "SOS" button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupantsto ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupantsare unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emer-gency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( →P. 363)
