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The ORC also includes diagnostics
that will illuminate the instrument
panel Air Bag Warning Light if a mal-
function is detected that could affect
the air bag system. The diagnostics
also record the nature of the malfunc-
tion. While the air bag system is de-
signed to be maintenance free, if any
of the following occurs, have an au-
thorized dealer service the air bag sys-
tem immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does
not come on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains
on after the four to eight-second
interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes
on intermittently or remains on
while driving.
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NOTE:
If the speedometer, ta-
chometer, or any engine related
gauges are not working, the Occu-
pant Restraint Controller (ORC)
may also be disabled. In this con-
dition the air bags may not be
ready to inflate for your protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light
in your instrument panel could
mean you won't have the air bags to
protect you in a collision. If the light
does not come on as a bulb check
when the ignition is first turned on,
stays on after you start the vehicle,
or if it comes on as you drive, have
an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR AIR BAG
SYSTEM
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the
air bag system could cause it to
fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag system is
not there to protect you. Do not
modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of
badges or stickers to the steering
wheel hub trim cover or the upper
right side of the instrument panel.
Do not modify the front bumper,
vehicle body structure, or add af-
termarket side steps or running
boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any
part of the air bag system your-
self. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has
an air bag system.
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