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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to
RUN
or START, a chime
will come on for about eight seconds to remind people
to fasten their safety bel& unless the driver's safety belt
is already buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then
it
will flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver's
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air
bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag"
i n the Index.
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This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for
a
few+
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Ifthe
light doesn't come on then, have
it
fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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