Buick SKYLARK 1996 - Airbag Readiness Light; Battery Light

Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument.
pailel, which shows
AIR BAG. The system checks the
. air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air. bag sensor, the air bag modules,
the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the
air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
Battery Light
When you turn the key to
.RUN, this light will come
on briefly, to show that your
alternator and battery
charging systems are
working.
If the light stays on, you need service, and should take
your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery
until you get there,
turn off all accessories, and set your
climate control system to
OFF.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your .vehicle, or stays
on, or comes on when you
are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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