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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serv: d.
There are parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don't want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
GM dealer and the service manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and
the
air bag system. To
purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner
Publications" in the Index.
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CAUTION:
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For up to two minutes after the ignition
key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You
can be injured if you are close
to
an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape,
or yellow connectors. They are probably part
of
the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualified to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Adding Equipment to Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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If I add
a
push bumper or a bicycle rack to the
front of
my
vehicle, will it keep the air bag from
working properly?
A:
As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is
attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle's basic
structure isn't changed, it's not likely to keep the
air bags from working properly in a'crash.
e.@
Is there anything I might add to the front of the
vehicle that could keep the air bag from
working properly?
A:
Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's
frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or
height, they may keep the air bag system from
working properly. Also, the air bag system may not
work properly if you relocate any of the.& bag
sensors. If you have any question about this, you
should contact Customer Assistance before you
.
modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of
the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index.)
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