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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  sensor,  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. 
Charging  System  Light 
This light  should  come on 
briefly  when you turn  on the 
ignition,  before  starting  the 
engine,  as  a  check  to show 
you 
it is  working. 
After the  engine  starts,  the  light should go out.  If it  stays 
on or  comes on while you are  driving, you may have  a 
problem with  your  charging  system.  It could  indicate  a 
problem  with the alternator  drive  belt, or  some  other 
charging  system  problem.  Have it  checked right away. 
Driving while  this  light is on could  drain your battery. 
If  you  must drive  a short  distance  with this light 
on, it 
helps 
to turn  off all your  accessories,  such as the  radio 
and  air conditioner. 
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