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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG or 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 modules, the wiring and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information
on the air bag system, see Supplemental lnflatable
Restraint (SIR) on page 7-43.
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BAG
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This !ish! vi!! come ny! \ ! ! h e n
y x star! p n r ?~ehic!e, and
it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should
go out. This means the system is ready.
If the ai:
bag
readiness light
siajis
on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air
bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
servic
'
right away.
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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags 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 if the air bag
readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
seconds when yoL! turn
?he ignition
key
tn Ob!. !f the
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