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 the 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:
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt
reminder light on the instrument
panel cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come
on to remind the driver to fasten
their ...
Battery
The battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
- To avoid break–down or failure
to start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking ...
Adaptive cruise control
The XLR will be among the first vehicles with adaptive cruise control (ACC).
While not a substitute for full driver attention, this system greatly expands
the convenience of cruise control. ACC us ...