1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 30

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The modulerecords information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service canmean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, it may not work properly. You may haveto replace the air bag module.Do not open or break the air bag cover. Servicing Your Air 5ag-Equipped Vehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the 1995 GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bagsystem. To purchase a service manual, see "Service Publications" in the Index. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. A CAUTION: For upto 2 minutes after the ignition key isturned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag whenit inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. Theyare 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. 1-20