Chevrolet Silverado: Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering
a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing
the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware
are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags are designed
to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold...
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the
inside of the vehicle...
Other information:
It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running,
be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter outside the
vehicle, it will continue to run for up to half an hour...
This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
normally the indicator light goes off.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle
has overheated...
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The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the
status of the system.
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