1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 34

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about theair bag system. The module records information aboutthe readiness of the system, when the sensors areactivated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should serviced. be There are parts of the air bag system several places in around your vehicle. don't wantthe system to You inflate while someone working on your vehicle.Your is Chevrolet dealerand the Cavalier 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. , e Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. your See dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the' driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not open or break theair bag covers. I For up to minutes after the ignition is 10 key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to anair bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for is qualified to do you so. The a r bag system doesnot need regular maintenance. i