2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 91

Q: What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep the air bags from working properly? Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) A: We've designed our air bag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles equipped with the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU). But don't change or defeat the snow plow's ″tripping mechanism.″ If you do, it can damage your snow plow and your vehicle, and it may cause an air bag inflation. Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced air bag sysgem? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver's seat), or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced air bag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this Manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-85