Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.

A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.

We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

WARNING:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

    See also:

    Horn
    Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. ...

    Convenience Net
    Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. ...

    Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons
    You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or fixed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. ...