1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 34

NOTICE: If you damage thecovering for the driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace air the bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. If your vehicle ever gets a lot of water -- such as into -water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks carpet, the air bag controller the If can be soaked and ruined. this ever happens, and then air you start your vehicle, damage could make the the bags inflate, even if there's no crash. would have to You replace the air bags as well asthe sensors and related parts. If your vehicleis ever in a flood, or if it's exposed to water that soaks carpet, you can avoid needless the off repair costs by turning the vehicle immediately. Don't let anyonestart the vehicle, even to tow unless it, the battery cables are first disconnected. Servicing Your Air Bag qmpped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts the air bag system in several places of around your vehicle. don't wantthe system to You is inflate while someone working onyour vehicle. Your dealer andthe Skylark Service Manual have inforrnation about servicing your vehicle and air bag system. To the purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. I 2 For upto 10 minutes after the ignition is key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured you are close to an air bag if when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to doso. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27