1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 36

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the a r bag system. The module yecordsinfomution i of are about the readiness the system, when the sensors activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work your air bag on can system. Improper service mean that your air bag system won'twork properly. See your dealer for service. Servicing Your A h Bag-Equipped B,uick Air bags affecthow your Buick should be serviced. i There areparts of the a r bag system in several places around your vehicle. don't ,wantthe system to You M a t e while someoneis working on your vehicle.Your Buick dealerand the RivieraService Manual have your vehicle and the air bag infomation about servicing see system. To purchase a service manual, "Service and in Owner mtblications" the Index. * If you damage the cover for the driver'sor the' right front passenger's bag, they may not air work properly.You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for the For up to 10 minutes after the ignition is key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is bag can still inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an air when bag it inflates.Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified-to do so. __ r - 'T%e b bag system does not need regular maintenance. a