1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 33

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure Safety belts you. help keep you in position foran air bag inflation even in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, with an airbag. The driver should sit as back far as possiblewhile still maintaining controlof the vehicle. AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light'' inthe Index for more information. An inflating air bag seriously injure small can children. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part this manual of called "Children" and the caution label on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1 1-25