Buick 1994 Roadmaster Owner's Manual page 39

Air Bag Readiness Light
There is 'an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows "AIR BAG".
The .system
chekks for
electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is
a problem.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash for a few sec,onds when you
turn your ignition to "Run" or "Start." Then the light
should go out, which means the system is ready.
Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn't come
on when you start your vehicle,'or stays on, or comes on
when you are driving, your air bag system may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
How The Air Bag System Works
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