Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. The system check includes theairbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiringand the crash sensing and diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 89.This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flashfor a few seconds. Thenthe light should go out.This means the systemis ready.If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart the vehicle or comes on when you aredriving, your airbag system may not workproperly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be working properly. Theairbags in your vehicle may not inflate ina crash, or they could even inflate withouta crash. To help avoid injury to yourselfor others, have your vehicle serviced rightaway if the airbag readiness light stays onafter you start your vehicle.The airbag readiness light should flash for afew seconds when you turn the ignition key toRUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there isa problem.224
