2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 77

A CAUTION: ~~ Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink eye. of an If you're too close to an inflating air you bag, as would beif you were leaning forward, could it seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, should sit even with frontal air bags. The driver as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. not for young -..ildl-.J and infants...,ither thevehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called "Older Children" or "Infants and Young Children". There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. to, nm.yone who is up against, or very close any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder but belts offer the best protection for adults, CAUTION: (Continued) ~~ The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-43 for more information. 1-70