Airbag Readiness Light - Chevrolet 2009 Kodiak Owner's Manual

Airbag Readiness Light

If your vehicle has airbags, there is an airbag readiness
light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical
system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the
airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring, the
passenger airbag suppression circuit and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-48.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash for
a few seconds. Then the
light should go out. This
means the system is ready.
The airbag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON/RUN or
START. If the light doesn't come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
CAUTION:
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the
vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it
means the airbag system might not be working
properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not
inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the
vehicle serviced right away.
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