GMC 1996 Suburban Owner's Manual page 38

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating
air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts
help keep you in position for an air bag inflation
in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even
with an air bag, and sit as far back as you can
while still maintaining control of your vehicle.
AIR
BAG
There is
an
air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows AIR BAG.
The system checks the air bag's electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index
for more information.
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