RS–18 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE Weight AB0164 6. COVER STEERING WHEEL PAD WITH CARDBOARD BOX OR TIRES (Covering Method Using Cardboard Box) Cover the steering wheel pad with the cardboard box and weigh the cardboard box down in 4 places with at least 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). Size of cardboard box: Must exceed the following dimensions– x = 460 mm (18.11 in.) When dimension "y" of the cardboard box exceeds the diameter of the disc wheel with tire the steering wheel pad is tied to– x = 460 mm (18.11 in.) + width of tire y = 650 mm (25.59 in.) NOTICE: If a cardboard box smaller than the size speci- fied is used, the cardboard box will be broken by the shock of the airbag deployment. Inner Diam. Width Tires (3 or More) R04211 Covering Method Using Tires: Place at least 3 tires without disc wheel on top of the disc wheel with tire to which the steering wheel pad is tied. Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions– Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.) Inner dia.: 360 mm (14.17 in.) CAUTION: Do not use tires with disc wheels. NOTICE: The tires may be marked by the airbag deploy- ment, so use redundant tires. 7. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT (a) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (–) terminal. (b) Confirm that no–one is within 10 m (33 ft) of the disc wheel the steering wheel pad is tied to. (c) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag. HINT: The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up. Battery SST 10 m (33 ft) or More Steering Wheel Pad (with Airbag) Disc Wheel AB0176