Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to or changeabout the vehicle that could keep the airbagsfrom working properly?A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’sframe, bumper system, height, front end or sidesheet metal, they may keep the airbag system fromworking properly. Changing or moving any partsof the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensingand diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrumentpanel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headlineror pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiringcan affect the operation of the airbag system.In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensingsystem for the right front passenger’s position,which includes sensors that are part of thepassenger’s seat. The passenger sensing systemmay not operate properly if the original seattrim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery ortrim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trimdesigned for a different vehicle. Any object, such asan aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancingpad or device, installed under or on top of theseat fabric, could also interfere with the operation ofthe passenger sensing system. This could eitherprevent proper deployment of the passengerairbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing systemfrom properly turning off the passenger airbag(s).See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-64.If you have any questions about this, you shouldcontact Customer Assistance before you modifyyour vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses forCustomer Assistance are in Step Two of theCustomer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.Q: Because I have a disability, I have to getmy vehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system?A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.The phone numbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manualhave information about the location of the airbagsensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbagwiring.1-69
