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Your Vehicle's Safety System

What to Expect After Airbag Deployment

In this manual: Your Vehicle's Safety System
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Your Vehicle's Safety System — 63Convenient Features of Your Vehicle — 227Driving Your Vehicle — 123What to Do in an Emergency — 38Maintenance — 80Specifications and Consumer Information — 16
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After the front or side airbags deploy, they deflate very quickly. Inflation of the airbag will not prevent the driver from seeing through the windshield or from being able to steer. Curtain airbags may remain partially inflated for some time after they deploy.

WARNING

After airbag deployment, observe the following precautions:

  • Open the windows and doors as soon as possible after the collision to reduce prolonged exposure to smoke and powder released by the inflating airbag.
  • Do not touch the internal components of the airbag storage compartment immediately after airbag deployment. Parts in contact with the inflated airbag may be very hot.
  • Always wash exposed skin thoroughly with cold water and mild soap.
  • We recommend that an authorized HYUNDAI dealer replace the airbag immediately after deployment. Airbags are designed for single use only.

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