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The ORC also includes diagnostics that will 
illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning 
Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect 
the air bag system. The diagnostics also record 
the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag 
system is designed to be maintenance free, if any 
of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer 
service the air bag system immediately.
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on 
during the four to eight seconds when the 
ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the 
four to eight-second interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine 
related gauges are not working, the Occupant 
Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. 
In this condition the air bags may not be ready to 
inflate for your protection. Have an authorized 
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light 
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light 
is detected, which could affect the 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), 
the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light 
will illuminate on the instrument panel. The 
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until 
the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will 
sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag 
Warning Light has come on and a fault has been 
detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light 
comes on intermittently or remains on while 
driving have an authorized dealer service the 
vehicle immediately.
For additional information regarding the 
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light see  
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page 70.
Front Air Bags 
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder 
belts for both the driver and front passenger. The 
front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt 
restraint systems. The driver front air bag is 
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The 
passenger front air bag is mounted in the 
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. 
The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are 
embossed on the air bag covers. Driver Front Air Bag
Passenger Front Air Bag
Driver Knee Air Bag Location/Knee Bolster  Location
 WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your 
instrument panel could mean you won’t have 
the air bag system to protect you in a collision. 
If the light does not come on as a bulb check 
when the ignition is first turned on, stays on 
after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as 
you drive, have an authorized dealer service 
the air bag system immediately.
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