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 1-50.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. Have yourvehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be working properly. Theairbags in your vehicle may not inflate in acrash, or they could even inflate without acrash. To help avoid injury to yourself orothers, have your vehicle serviced right awayif the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle.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 onthe DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-57 for more information.3-37
