Saab 2007 owner manual Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Safety 41

Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful?

Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min- utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation.

If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards.

What should I do if the AIRBAG warning light comes on?

If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air- bags from working properly?

Yes. If you add things that change your vehi- cle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work prop- erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen- sors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Saab Customer Assis- tance before you modify your vehicle.

The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 253.

Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system?

Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system. If you have ques- tions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 253.