The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example:
If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), this indicator will come on
brief ly then go out. This tells you the
system is working properly.
If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoff whileyoudrive. If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
Your airbag system is virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced, along with the control
unit and seat belt tensioner. Do
not try to remove or replace any
airbag by yourself.
This must be done by your dealer
or a knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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How the SRS Indicator Works
A irbag Service
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
