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GETTING STARTED
Air Bag Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the AVV/START or MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. If
the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position the air bag system is not on and
the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system
even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is in the MAR/ACC/ON/
RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light,
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warn-
ing Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics
also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be
maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
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The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when
the ignition switch is first in the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position.
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The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.
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The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occu-
pant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won't have
the air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb
check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immedi-
ately.
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WARNING!
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