Nissan Maxima: Supplemental air bag warning light
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag and
seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control
Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, occupant classification system,
front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag modules, pretensioners
and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing:
- The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
- The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
WARNING:
If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance.
The ignition switch should always be placed in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING:
- Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioner must also be replaced.
The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.
The air bag module and pretensioner cannot be repaired.
- The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.
- If you need to dispose of the supplemental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.
Supplemental air bag warning labels
Warning labels about the supplemental frontimpact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration. ...
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