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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 module,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see '*Air Bag" in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and
it
will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If
the
light doesn't corne on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Indicator Light
II..
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The charging system light
~
will come
on
briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to
show you it is working.
It
should go out once the engine is running. 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 problems with a generator drive belt, or
another 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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