Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning

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Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:

  • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
  • Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.

When storing an undeployed inflator module:

  • Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
  • Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment.
  • When storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the air bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Lay the column on its side.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning

Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioner:

  • Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the seat belt webbing or pigtail connector, if equipped.
  • Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the housing, keeping hands and fingers away from the seat belt webbing.
  • Make sure the opening, from which the seat belt webbing extends, faces downward and the seat belt webbing hangs freely.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

SIR Special Tool Warning

Warning: Failure to observe the special tool recommendations and instructions could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

SIR Warning

Warning: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

  • Air bag deployment
  • Personal injury
  • Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

  • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
  • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

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