SAFETY 241
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the
instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics
also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag
system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the
following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the
four
to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in the
ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight
-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
rema
ins on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges
a
re n
ot working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not
be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is
detected, which could affect the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS), the Redun-
dant Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate
o
n th
e instrument panel. The Redundant Air
Bag Warning Light will stay on until the fault
is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to alert you
that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has come on and
a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving
have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
For additional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag
Warni
ng Light refer to “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” section of this manual.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel
could mean you won’t have the air bag system to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as
a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
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