1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 54

The right front passenger's side impact air bag is inthe side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. A CAUTION: If something is between occupant and an air an bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might forcethe object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag coveringand don't let seat covers blockthe inflation path of a side impact air bag. When shouldan airbag inflate? The driver'sand right front passenger's frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle goes straight 1-42