Black plate (36,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -2014 - CRC - 7/12/133-36 Seats and Restraintssensing and diagnostic module,steering wheel, instrumentpanel, roof-rail airbag modules,ceiling headliner or pillar garnishtrim, overhead console, frontsensors, side impact sensors,or airbag wiring can affect theoperation of the airbag system.In addition, the vehicle has apassenger sensing system forthe front passenger position,which includes sensors that arepart of the passenger seat. Thepassenger sensing system maynot operate properly if theoriginal seat trim is replaced withnon-GM covers, upholstery ortrim, or with GM covers,upholstery or trim designed for adifferent vehicle. Any object,such as an aftermarket seatheater or a comfort enhancingpad or device, installed under oron top of the seat fabric, couldalso interfere with the operationof the passenger sensingsystem. This could eitherprevent proper deployment ofthe passenger airbag(s) orprevent the passenger sensingsystem from properly turning offthe passenger airbag(s). SeePassenger Sensing System onpage 3-31.If the vehicle has rolloverroof-rail airbags, see DifferentSize Tyres and Wheels onpage 10-53 for additionalimportant information.Q: Because I have a disability,I have to get my vehiclemodified. How can I find outwhether this will affect myairbag system?A: Your dealer and the servicemanual have information aboutthe location of the airbagsensors, sensing and diagnosticmodule and airbag wiring.Airbag System CheckThe airbag system does not needregularly scheduled maintenance orreplacement. Make sure the airbagreadiness light is working. SeeAirbag Readiness Light onpage 5-13.Notice: If an airbag covering isdamaged, opened, or broken, theairbag may not work properly. Donot open or break the airbagcoverings. If there are anyopened or broken airbag covers,have the airbag covering and/orairbag module replaced. For thelocation of the airbags, seeWhere Are the Airbags? onpage 3-25. See your dealer forservice.
