Black plate (16,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and ControlsAirbag Readiness LightThe system checks the airbag'selectrical system for possiblemalfunctions. If the light stayson it indicates there is an electricalproblem. The system checkincludes the airbag sensor, thepretensioners, the airbag modules,the wiring, and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. For moreinformation on the airbag system,see Airbag System on page 3‑39.The airbag readiness light comes onsolid for a few seconds when theengine is started. If the light doesnot come on then, have it fixedimmediately.{ WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle is started orcomes on while driving, it meansthe airbag system might not beworking properly. The airbags inthe vehicle might not inflate in acrash, or they could even inflatewithout a crash. To help avoidinjury, have the vehicle servicedright away.If there is a problem with the airbagsystem, a Driver Information Center(DIC) message can also come on.See Airbag System Messages onpage 5‑38 for more information.Passenger Airbag StatusIndicatorIf the vehicle has the airbag statusindicator pictured in the followingillustration, then the vehicle has apassenger sensing system for theright front passenger position.The passenger airbag statusindicator is on the overheadconsole. See Passenger SensingSystem on page 3‑48 for importantsafety information.In addition, if the vehicle has apassenger sensing system for theright front passenger position, thelabel on the vehicle's sun visorsrefers to “ADVANCED AIRBAGS.”
