Waiting to do repairs can be costly
--
and even
dangerous.
So
please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to
ON
or
START,
a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
Air
Bag Readiness Light
There is an
air
bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. 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.
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The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about
20
seconds,
then it will flash for about
55
seconds.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out.
This
mans
the svstem is rea
,
..
If
the driver’s belt
is
already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
If
the
air
bag readiness light stays
on
after you
start
the
engine or comes
on
when you are driving, your
air
bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The
air
bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when
you
turn the ignition key to
ON.
If
the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so
it will be
ready to warn you
if
there
is
a problem.
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