1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 36

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. It's very importantfor rear seat passengers buckle up! to There are partsof the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted people the rear in around your vehicle. You don't want the system to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. Your wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash. And they can strike others system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the vehicle who wearing safety belts. are Owner Publications" in the Index. I F up- 10 minutes after the ignition key is 1 For to turned off and the battery is disconnected,an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to anair bag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system.Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. A CAUTION: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear one properly. 1-27