1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 32

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. I you're too close to -an inflating f :air bag, it could seriously injure- Safety belts you. help keep you in position for anair bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag. The driver should as farback sit as possible while-still maintaining control of the vehicle. There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. The light tells if there is a electrical you n in problem. See "Air.Bag Readiness Light" the Index for more information. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in .you] vehicle. To read how, seethe ,part this manual of called "Children" and the caution label the on right frontpassenger's safety belt.