Black plate (71,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to or change aboutthe vehicle that could keep the airbags fromworking 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 parts ofthe front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing anddiagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel,roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillargarnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, sideimpact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect theoperation of the airbag system.In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensingsystem for the right front passenger's position, whichincludes sensors that are part of the passenger'sseat. The passenger sensing system may notoperate properly if the original seat trim is replacedwith non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GMcovers, upholstery or trim designed for a differentvehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seatheater or a comfort enhancing pad or device,installed under or on top of the seat fabric, couldalso interfere with the operation of the passengersensing system. This could either prevent properdeployment of the passenger airbag(s) or preventthe passenger sensing system from properly turningoff the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger SensingSystem on page 2‑66.If you have any questions about this, you shouldcontact Customer Assistance before you modifyyour vehicle. The phone numbers and addressesfor Customer Assistance are in Step Two of theCustomer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2.Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whether thiswill 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 8‑2.In addition, your dealer and the service manual haveinformation about the location of the airbag sensors,sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.2-71
