Air Bag System Component Disassembly
Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate (deploy) normally. Never disassemble any air bag system components.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Handling
Oil, grease, or water on the air bag modules may cause the air bags to fail to operate (deploy) in an accident. Never allow oil, grease, or water to get on the air bag modules.
Inserting a screwdriver or similar object into the connector of an air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may damage the connector and cause the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt to operate (deploy) improperly, which may cause serious injury. Never insert any foreign objects into the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt connectors.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Reuse
Even if an air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt does not operate (deploy) in a collision and does not have any external signs of damage, it may have been damaged internally, which may cause improper operation. Before reusing a live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt always use the on-board diagnostic to diagnose the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt to verify that they have no malfunction.
Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair
Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag modules or pre-tensioner seat belts. If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness, always replace the wiring harness with a new one.
Child-Restraint System Installation
Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for
the following three types of popular childrestraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.
NOTE
• Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint sys ...
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It ...
Torque Converter [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
By use of an optimized torus shape (wing) matching the output characteristics
of the engine, the torque converter achieves efficient force transmission and
reduced fuel consumption.
Construction/Operation
A three-member, single-stage two-phase type torque c ...