1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 40

What will you see afteran air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, itquickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able tosteer the vehicle, nor will it stoppeople from leaving the vehicle. 0 The air bag is designed to inflateonly once. After it inflates, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them,the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensorsare activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your retailer for service. 0 0 I NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag, it may notwork properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not open or break the air bag cover. 1-30