1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 32

Adding Equipment to Your Air The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. Bag-Equipped Vehicle Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle There are partsof the air bag systemin several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and theGM 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. Q: A: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bag from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle's basic structure isn't changed, it's not likely to keep the air bag from working properly in a crash. A CAUTION: For up to two minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bagwhen it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. ~ ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ @' Is there anythingI might add to the front the of vehicle that could keep the air bap from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep theair bag system from ar working properly. Also, thei bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors. If you have any question about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index.) A: The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.