631-7. Safety information1Before drivingCAUTIONnSRS airbag precautionsObserve the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so maycause death or serious injury.lThe driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.lThe SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death orserious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") advises:Since the risk zone for driver airbag is th e first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation,placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with aclear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steeringwheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you canchange your driving position in several ways:* Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.* Slightly recline the back of the seat. Al though vehicle designs vary, many driv-ers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all theway forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If recliningthe back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using afirm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.* If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbagtoward your chest instead of your head and neck.The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still main-taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrumentpanel controls.
