1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 36

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensingand diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. Themodule records information about the readiness the system, when the of sensors are activated driver's safety belt usage and at deployment. bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate whilesomeone is working on your vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealerand the Camaro Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. e Let only qualified technicianswork on your air I NOTICE: If you damage the cover for thedriver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they maynot work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in 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 covers. For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag 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 do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-25