1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 36

... ' "I If something is between an occupant and anair bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anythingbetween an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag ,covering. When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate a moderate to severe in frontal or near-fiontal crash. Thei bag will inflate only ar if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level."If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn't move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however,with specific vehicle design, that so it canbe somewhat above or below range. If your this vehicle strikes something that l move or deform, wl i such as a parked car, the threshold level will higher. be in The air bag is not designed to inflate rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel an the passenger's side.