1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 38

I /11 CAUTION: I Both frontal and side impact bags inflate with air great force, faster than the blinkof an eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep in you position for air bag inflation before during a and crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. Thedriver should sitas far back as possible while still maintaining control the vehicle. of Front occupants should not lean on sleep or against the door. AIR BAG There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel, whichshows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electricalsystem for malfunctions. The light tells you if there an electrical is problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information. I /i\ CAUTION: An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properlyyour in vehicle. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children"and the caution label on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-23