General Safety Guidelines (With SRS)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM
Certain vehicles include a driver's side airbag, located in the steering wheel hub, as part of a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR). Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special caution and tools and should therefore be done by a properly trained technician.

WARNING: To avoid rendering the SIR inoperative, which can lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal collision, all maintenance must be performed by a properly trained technician. Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the airbag. All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation, and related components are located in the steering column, center console, dash, and front fenders. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
1. All SIR system components, including harness and brackets, must be inspected after an accident. Any SIR components that are damaged or bent must be replaced with new parts even if a deployment did not occur. Never use SIR parts from another vehicle. DO NOT attempt to repair SIR parts; service is by replacement only.
2. The Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned "OFF" and the battery is disconnected.
3. Be very careful when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a sensor. If you do, it could cause deployment and result in personal injury or improper operation of the SIR. Never power up the SIR system when a sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle since the sensor is easily activated when not attached, and deployment could result.
4. When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from you. Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.
5. After deployment, the air bag surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction that is irritating to the skin and eyes. Most of the powder on the air bag is harmless. Wash your hands with mild soap and water after handling deployed air bags.