Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-48.This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flashfor a few seconds.Then the light should goout. This means thesystem is ready.If the airbag readiness light stays on after you startthe vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly. Haveyour vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To helpavoid injury to yourself or others, have yourvehicle serviced right away if the airbagreadiness light stays on after you start yourvehicle.The airbag readiness light should flash for a fewseconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If thelight doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there is a problem.If there is a problem with the airbag system in yourvehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on theDIC display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-65 for more information.3-39
