1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 30

regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderateto severe frontalor near-frontal collisions. What will yousee after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates.This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comesinto contact withyou will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents the deflated in air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you'll need some new parts for yourair bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won'tbe there to help protect in another crash. A you new system will include the bag module and possibly other parts. air The service manualfor your vehicle covers the need replace other to parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about theair bag system.The module records information about the readiness of system, when the sensors are activated and the driver's safety belt usage deployment. at Let only qualified technicians work your air bag system. Improper on service can mean that your bag system won't work properly. air See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, it may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. not Do open or break the bag cover. air 1-20