1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 59

Larger Children If the right front passenger's bag is turned air off, the person sitting there won't have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the air bag the wouldn't be able to inflate and help protect person sitting there. Make sure the air bag is turned on unless you are usinga rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. 0 1-45