Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Warning/Caution Labels: Notes
A number of caution labels related to the SRS are found in the vehicle, as shown in the following illustrations. Follow label instructions when servicing SRS. If the labels are dirty or damaged, replace them.
| LABEL CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| A | DANGER: FLAMMABLE MATERIAL TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT DISMANTLE, INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. STORE BELOW 200Β°F (93Β°C). READ SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DETAIL. |
| B |
CAUTION:
SRS CLOCKSPRING
THIS IS NOT A REPAIRABLE PART. IF DEFECTIVE REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS. TO RE-CENTER: ROTATE CLOCKWISE UNTIL TIGHT. THEN ROTATE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION ROUGHLY 3 3/4 TURNS AND ALIGN ARROWS. |
| C | DANGER FLAMMABLE CAUTION THIS ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN EXPLOSIVE INITIATOR. DANGER INFLAMMABLE CONTENTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE DO NOT PROBE WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES OR OTHERWISE TAMPER WITH IN ANY WAY. |
| D |
CAUTION:
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DROP. IF DEFECT REFER TO SERVICE INFORMATION.
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| E |
WARNING:
EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS
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| F | This Vehicle is Equipped with Advanced Air Bags Even with Advanced Air Bags Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. The back seat is the safest place for children. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. Always use seat belts and child restraints. See owner's manual for more information about air bags. Not to be removed except by owner. |
| F < CANADA > |
WARNING:
MISE EN GARDE
Children Can Be KILLED or INJURED by Passenger Air Bag The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. Make sure all children use seat belts or child seats. Not to be removed except by owner. |
| G | DANGER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SRS AIR BAG MODULE
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| I | DANGER: SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
CAUTION:
THIS ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN EXPLOSIVE INITIATOR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY
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| H, J |
CAUTION:
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DROP.
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| K | DANGER SRS AIRBAG CONTENTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENTAL INFLATION, DO NOT PROBE WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR OTHERWISE TAMPER WITH IN ANY WAY. FOLLOW SERVICE INFORMATION INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY. "CAUTION-THIS ITEM CONTAINS AN EXPLOSIVE IGNITER." |
| L |
WARNING:
THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AIR BAG SYSTEM.
REFER TO SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE SERVICING OR DISASSEMBLING UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS. READ THE "SRS" SECTION OF SERVICE INFORMATION FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS. IMPROPER SERVICE PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN THE AIR BAG FIRING OR BECOMING INOPERATIVE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO INJURY. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
