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When one
of
the warning lights comes on and stays
on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to, do about it. Please follow
this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can'be costly
--
and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and
gages.
They're
a big
help.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a buzzer will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt
is
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already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
until the driver's belt
is buckled.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an
air
bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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 diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, see "Air Bag"
-
in the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light come
on for a few- seconds when
you, turn your ignition to
ACC, ON or START. Then
the light should go out. This
means the system is ready.
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.
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