Black plate (14,1)Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/125-14 Instruments and ControlsAirbag Readiness LightThis light shows if there is anelectrical problem with the airbagsystem. The system check includesthe airbag sensor(s), passengersensing system, the pretensioners,the airbag modules, the wiring, andthe crash sensing and diagnosticmodule. For more information on theairbag system, see Airbag Systemon page 3‑19.The airbag readiness light comes onfor several seconds when thevehicle 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 may also come on.See Airbag System Messages onpage 5‑41.Passenger Airbag StatusIndicatorThe vehicle has a passengersensing system. See PassengerSensing System on page 3‑27 forimportant safety information. Thepassenger airbag status indicator isin the overhead console.United StatesCanada and MexicoWhen the vehicle is started, thepassenger airbag status indicatorwill light ON and OFF, or the symbolfor on and off for several seconds
