2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 63
2003 Oldsmobile Alero Manual
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If something is betweenan occupant and an it air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. 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 ornear any other air bag covering. When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. An air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level". If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn't move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph (14 to 23 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. 1-56