Air Bag Readiness Light
If your vehicle has air bags, there is an air bag readiness
light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag
symbol. 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, the
passenger air bag suppression circuit and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on
the air bag system, seeAir Bag System on page 1-48.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, 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
vehicle 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 or
START. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not in ate in a crash, or they
could even in ate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the air bag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-61
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-44
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-86
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-47, 3-50, 3-54
Air Bag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Air Bag System..............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-61
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-55
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-53
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-53
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? . . 1-54
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-53
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Brake.......................................................2-35
Air Brake System Warning Light........................3-33
Air Brake Systems..........................................5-50
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-30
Air Conditioning System...................................5-67Air Connections..............................................4-36
Air Dryer.......................................................5-50
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-44
Air Shift Control (Automatic Transmission)..........2-27
Air Suspension...............................................2-27
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-5
All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-4
Allison Transmission
®External Filters...............5-100
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..................5-82
AM ...............................................................3-57
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-46
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-59
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Anti-Lock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-35
Appearance Care............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-83
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-80
Finish Damage............................................5-83
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-84
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
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