Black plate (65,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011{ WARNING:A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags mayhave also damaged important functions in thevehicle, such as the fuel system, brake andsteering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appearsto be drivable after a moderate crash, there maybe concealed damage that could make it difficultto safely operate the vehicle.Use caution if you should attempt to restart theengine after a crash has occurred.In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag.. Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag system. If you do not get them, theairbag system will not be there to help protect youin another crash. A new system will include airbagmodules and possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts.. The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnosticmodule which records information after a crash.See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy onpage 8‑19 and Event Data Recorders onpage 8‑19.. Let only qualified technicians work on the airbagsystems. Improper service can mean that anairbag system will not work properly. See yourdealer for service.2-65
