1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 36

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System/Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver's Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most important things to know: I A CAUTION: Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Even with an air bag, if you're not wearing a safety belt and you're in a crash, your injuries may be much worse. Air bags are hot designed to inflate in rallovers or in rear, slde or low-speed frsntal crashes. You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things insJde the vehicle or being ejected from it. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag. 34