1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 34

NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's the or right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Donot open or break the air coverings. bag If your vehicle ever gets intolot of water -- such as a water up to the carpeting higher -- or if water enters or soaks the carpet, the air bag controller your vehicle and can be soaked and ruined. this ever happens, and then If you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there's crash. You would haveto no replace the air bags as well the sensors and related as parts. If your vehicleis ever in a flood,or if it's exposed to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid needless repair costs by turningoff the vehicle immediately. Don't let anyone start the vehicle, eventow it, unless to the battery cables are first disconnected. Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want system to the is inflate while someone working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. n 1 A CAUTION: For upto 10 minutes after theignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is bag canstill inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an air when bag it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. I I The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27