2003 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 56

Bothfrontal a 1 ._.mpac--irbagsinfli--of an with great force, faster than the blink eye. If you're too close an inflating air to bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward,it could seriously injureyou. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with frontalair bags. The driver should sit as far backas possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. its Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor air bag system is designed for them.Young children and infants need the protection thata 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". AIR BAG ,yone 10 is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults,but not for young chiidren and infants. ~ ~~~ ~ instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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 3-40. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-49