Chevrolet S10 1998 Manual page 33

Here are-the most
imponant
things to h o w about
the air
b.ag.systern:
Air ba-gs inflate with.great fo.rce, fiwter than the
blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating
air bag, it .could seriously. injure you.. This is true.
even with reduceillforce-frontal air bags, Safety
belts help keep you in position before arid during
a crash. Always wear your safe.ty belt, even with
reduced-force air bags, .The -driver should sit .as
far back as possible while still mairitaining.
control'iof the vehicle,