1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 34
1996 GMC Jimmy Manual
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Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedVehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. of There are parts 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 service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. Adding Equipmentto Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle a bicycle rack the Q= If I add a push bumper itorkeep the air bagtofrom front of my vehicle, will working properly? A: 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 bags from working properly in a crash. Is there anything might add front Q= vehicle that couldI keepthe airto thefrom of the bag For up to minutes after theignition key is two is turned off and the battery disconnected,an air bag can still inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellowtape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air 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 this manual. in See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" inthe Index.) 1-23