2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER airbag

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right
front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit,
it could be because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat. If this happens, turn
the vehicle off and ask the person to place the
seatback in the fully upright position, then sit
upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in
this position for two to three minutes. This will
allow the system to detect that person and then
enable the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
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.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger’s
seat may not have the protection of the
airbag(s). SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 169for more on this, including
important safety information.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. You may want to consider not
using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment.
SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 97for more information about
modifications that can affect how the system
operates.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be
serviced. There are parts of the airbag system
in several places around your vehicle. You do
not want the system to inflate while someone is
working on your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer
and the service manual have information about
servicing your vehicle and the airbag system.
To purchase a service manual, seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 440.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is
turned off and the battery is disconnected,
an airbag can still inate during improper
service. You can be injured if you are
close to an airbag when it inates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part
of the airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and make sure
the person performing work for you is
qualied to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.
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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the
exterior of the vehicle that could keep
the airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors.
If you have any questions about this,
you should contact Customer Assistance
before you modify your vehicle. The phone
numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure
on page 424.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
the instrument panel, or airbag wiring can
affect the operation of the airbag system.
If you have questions, call Customer
Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are
in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 424.
Your dealer/retailer and the service manual
have information about the location of the airbag
sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and
airbag wiring.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt
system parts. If you see anything that might keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 385
for more information.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in
a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers,
and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag
system does not need regular maintenance.
Notice:If you damage the covering for the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,
the airbag may not work properly. You may
have to replace the airbag module in the
steering wheel or both the airbag module
and the instrument panel for the right front
passenger’s airbag. Do not open or break
the airbag coverings.
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious
injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new
safety belts or LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched,
as they would be if worn during a more severe
crash, then you need new parts.
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If the LATCH system was being used during a
more severe crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need to
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts
repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system
was not being used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inflates, if your vehicle has these,
you will need to replace airbag system parts.
See the part on the airbag system earlier in this
section.
If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do
so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there
to help protect you in a collision.After a crash you may need to replace the
driver and front passenger’s safety belt buckle
assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have
not deployed. On some models, the driver and
front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies
contain safety belt pretensioners. If your vehicle
has safety belt pretensioners, have them checked
if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your
airbag readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle or while you are driving. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 169.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 144
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 146
Other Warning Devices............................. 146
Horn.......................................................... 146
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 147
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 149
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 149
Windshield Wipers..................................... 150
Windshield Washer.................................... 151
Cruise Control........................................... 151
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 155
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 156
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 157
Dome Lamps............................................. 157
Dome Lamp Override................................ 157
Entry Lighting............................................ 158
Exit Lighting.............................................. 158
Reading Lamps......................................... 158Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 158
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 159
Climate Controls......................................... 160
Climate Control System............................. 160
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 162
Rear Heating System................................ 163
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System.................................................. 164
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 166
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 167
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 168
Trip Odometer........................................... 168
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 168
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 169
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 169
Airbag Off Light......................................... 170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 172
Charging System Light.............................. 174
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 175
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 162.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 147.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 167.
D. Shift Lever. SeeStarting the Engine on
page 122.
E. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 160.
F. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 187.
G. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 155.
H. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
underTowing a Trailer on page 269.I. Rear Heating System (If Equipped). SeeRear
Heating System on page 163.
J. Accessory Power Outlets/Cigarette Lighter. See
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 158and
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 159.
K. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch
on page 86.
L. Storage Compartment. SeeStorage Areas on
page 139.
M. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped), Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator, and High-Idle System
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 235orPassenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 172.
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