1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 24

I There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the inflating blink of an eye. If you're too close to an air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep youin position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag. The drivershould sit as farback as possible whilestill maintaining controlof the vehicle. L The system checks the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. The light tells if there is an electric-al you problem. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in Index the for more information. I A CAUTIO,. : An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properlyin your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. .,.-.