2003 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 76

Air bags are designedto inflate only once. After they inflate, you'llneed some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't getthem, the air bag system won't be there to helpprotect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need replace other parts. to Your vehicle is equipped with acrash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of system, when the system the commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm,brake and throttle data. Let only qualifiedtechnicians work on your air bag system. Improper service mean that your airbag can system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of 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 dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Orderin- Inforr-tion on page 7-1 1. For up to 10 minutes after the ign,,,an key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an is air bag can still inflate during improper service. if You can be injured you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for is you qualified to do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-69