Chevrolet Lacetti Quiz
Seats and Passive Safety Systems

After Airbag Deployment

In this manual: Seats and Passive Safety Systems
Introduction — 3Seats and Passive Safety Systems — 30Instruments and Controls — 102Driving the Vehicle — 51Climate Control — 21RDS Radio with Multi-Disc CD Player — 44RDS Audio Unit with CD Player — 42Roadside Emergencies — 8Maintenance and Service — 24Tread Wear Indicators — 28Vehicle Maintenance — 3Technical Information — 16
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After the airbags deploy, you may notice a burnt smell, see smoke, and find white powder in the vehicle interior. This is normal. The burnt smell is produced by the combustion of the special substance used to inflate the airbags. The white powder is cornstarch, talc, or a baking soda-based compound that is used to coat the airbags to reduce friction during storage and inflation.

Although these substances may cause skin irritation, they are not toxic.

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