Airbag Readiness Light; Charging System Light; Srs Air Bag - Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is
an air
bag readiness light on the instrument
pqel, which shows SRS
AIR
BAG or the air bag symbol.
The system checks the
a i r
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
a i r
bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the
a i r
bag
system, see
"Air
Bag" in the Index.
SRS
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.
Charging System Light
Ifl
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
as
a check to show you
it's working. Then it should
go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate
that
you
have
a
loose drive belt
or ansther
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

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