1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 37

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. your dealer See for service. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system inseveral places around your vehicle.You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealer and the Cavalier Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications'' inthe Index. 0 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both air the bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. A C."UTION: For up to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. 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 bagsystem. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag systemdoes nor need regular maintenance.