1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 45

0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, 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 air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The modulerecords information about the readinessof the system. when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicianswork on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is worlung on your vehicle. Your dealer and the Cadillac Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications"in the Index. 0 IA CAUTION: 0 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's air bag, it may not work properly. may have to You replace the air bag module. not open or break Do the air bag covering. For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is key an turned off and the battery is disconnected, air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injuredif you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are Be probably partof the air bag system. sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for youqualified is to do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-25