Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to ON or START, a chime willcome on for several seconds to remind people to fastentheir safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt isalready buckled.The safety belt light willalso come on and stay onfor several seconds, then itwill flash for several more.If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the chime will notcome on.Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-50.This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flash fora few seconds. Then thelight should go out. Thismeans the system is ready.If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start thevehicle or comes on when you are driving, yourairbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicleserviced right away.3-34