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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 crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see "Air
Bag" in the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
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.
Voltmeter
You can read battery
voltage on your voltmeter.
If it reads less than 11 volts
or more than 16 volts while
your engine is running, and
it stays there, you may
have a problem with the
electrical charging system.
Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter
reading in a warning zone could drain your battery.
If you idle your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading
might move into the low voltage zone (indicated by red
dots). If the reading stays in the low voltage zone while you
are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have it checked. While the voltmeter
reads in the low voltage zone, your battery may not be
able to power certain electrical accessories, like
ABS.
(If
this happens, your A B S INOP light will come on. S e e
"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in this section.)
If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter
reading in a warning zone,
turn
off all your accessories,
including your air conditioning system and audio system.
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