1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.This dust could cause breathing problems forpeople with a history of asthma or otherbreathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in thevehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.If you have breathing problems but can’t get out’of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then getfresh air by opening a window or door.In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger air bag.Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After theyinflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bagsystem. If you don’t get them, the air bag systemwon’t be there to help protect you in another crash.A new system will include air bag modules andpossibly other parts. The service manual for yourvehicle covers the need to replace other parts.Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module, which records information aboutthe air bag system. The module records informationabout the readiness of the system, when the sensorsare activated and driver’s safety belt usage atdeployment.Let only qualified technmans worK on yourair bag system. Improper service can mean that yourair bag system won’t work properly. See your dealerfor service.I NOTICE:If you damage the covering for the driver’s or theright front passenger’s air bag, the bag may notwork properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel or both the airbag module and the instrument panel for theright front passenger’s air bag. Do not open orbreak the air bag coverings.1-26