Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The
system checks the airbag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light indicates if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the airbag
sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the
wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag
System on page 1-56.
Thislight comes on when
thevehicle is started, and
flashesfor a few seconds.
Thelight should go out
whenthe system is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is
started or comes on while driving, the airbag system
may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced
right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they
could even inflate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away.
Theairbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds
whenthe engine is started. If the light does not come on
then,have it fixed immediately. If there is a problem with
theairbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center
(DIC)message may also come on. See DIC Warnings
andMessages on page 3-48 for more information.
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