Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system?A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnosticmodule (located under the driver’s seat), orthe overhead console can affect the operation ofthe airbag system. If you have questions, callCustomer Assistance. The phone numbers andaddresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Twoof the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in thismanual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure onpage 7-2.Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safety belt system from doingits job, have it repaired.Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in acrash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, andhave them repaired or replaced. (The airbag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’sor the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbagcovering on the driver’s and right front passenger’sseatback, or the side impact airbag covering (ifequipped) on the ceiling near the side windows, thebag may not work properly. You may have toreplace the airbag module in the steering wheel,both the airbag module and the instrument panel forthe right front passenger’s airbag, the airbagmodule and seatback for the driver’s and right frontpassenger’s seat-mounted side impact airbags,or side impact airbag module and ceiling coveringfor the roof-mounted side impact airbag (ifequipped). Do not open or break the airbagcoverings.1-71
