1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 28

~~ CAUTION: (Continued) in rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontal crashes. Everyone in yourvehicle should wear a safety belt there's an air bag for properly whether or not that person. -- AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. CAT'TION: I Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure Safety belts you. help keepyou in position beforeand duringa crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag, and sit as far back can while still as you maintaining controlof your vehicle. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information. 1-20