2011 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 71

Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags. 3-29 WARNING (Continued) lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑41 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑43. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? { WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus (Continued) The driver's airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol.