1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 34

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. module records The information about the readinessof 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. See your dealer for service. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle shouldserviced. be There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. don't want the system to You inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the bag system. To air purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see Publications'' in the Index. 0 NOTICE: I ~~ CAUTION: I If you damage the covering for driver's or the the ~ right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag. Do not open or air break theair bag coverings. For up to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured i you are close to an air bag when f it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for is qualified todo so. you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27