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Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2013 - CRC - 4/10/12
3-2 Seats and Restraints
Q: How can I identify the airbag
“deployment zone” in my
vehicle?
A: See Airbag Deployment
Diagrams on page 3‑4 for more
information. The diagrams
provide the approximate
dimensions of the “deployment
zones” for your specialty vehicle.
Before doing any service work,
including the installation of any
equipment, consult the
appropriate service manual.
Q: Is it possible to shield
equipment so it does not
interfere with airbag
deployment?
A: While shielding may protect
certain equipment from being
damaged or dislodged, it may
also negatively affect how an
airbag inflates. Therefore, we
cannot recommend the
placement of any equipment in
the deployment zone, even
when shielding.
Q: Can the installation of push
bumpers on the front end of
the vehicle affect the
deployment of the airbag?
A: General Motors is not aware of
adverse effects during crash
events from the many push
bumpers that have been
installed on GM police vehicles.
Because there are many styles
of push bumpers available with
varying crash characteristics,
installation of push bumpers may
or may not affect deployment
timing of the airbags. Push
bumpers should be mounted to
avoid modifying the vehicle
structure and interfering with the
front airbag sensors mounted on
the upper radiator support cross
member. Two front impact
sensors are installed in GM
vehicles. Do not relocate of
disconnect the front sensors.
The location and orientation of
the front sensors are critical for
correct operation of the airbag
system. Avoid mounting
components on or near the
sensors. Push bumper styles
with vertical pushing members
that are in fore-aft alignment with
the front airbag sensors are not
recommended.
Q: Is there anything I might add
to the front or sides 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 Procedures in the