1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 40

A CAUTION: I- Don't attach anything to the steering whwl pad. It might injure the driver air bag if the inflates. a The air bag is designed to inflate onlyonce. After it inflates, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the need ta replace other parts. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that yourair bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the 1993 Park Avenue Service Manual have information about the air system, including repair or disposal. bag A CAUTION: For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag canstill inflate duringimproper service. You can be injured ifyou are close to an air bag when it inflates. Be sure to followthe proper service procedures. * D When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in "Lock" if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected. To do this: Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick that it has the air bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You