1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 42

I A CAUTIC'J: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the an blink of an eye. If you're too close to inflating air bag, it could seriously injure Safety belts you. help keepyou in position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even withair as bags. The driver should sit far back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. A CAUTION: An inflating air bag can seriously injure small 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. 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. 1-32