2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 76

3-28 Seats and Restraints indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. . 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 on page 3￿29 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . WARNING (Continued) seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger airbag is turned on, the on indicator will be lit. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13￿16. If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5￿11 for important safety information. { WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and (Continued) The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off { WARNING For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag (Continued)