Black plate (12,1)Cadillac ATS (Europe) - 2013 - crc - 10/8/125-12 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Seat Belt ReminderLightThere is a passenger safety beltreminder light near the passengerairbag status indicator. SeePassenger Sensing System onpage 3‑26.When the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind passengers to fastentheir safety belt. Then the light stayson solid until the belt is buckled.This cycle continues several times ifthe passenger remains or becomesunbuckled while the vehicle ismoving.If the passenger safety belt isfastened, neither the chime nor thelight comes on.The front passenger safety beltwarning light and chime may turn onif an object is put on the seat suchas a briefcase, handbag, shoppingbag, laptop, or other electronicdevice. To turn off the warning lightand/or chime, remove the objectfrom the seat or fasten the seat belt.Airbag Readiness LightThis light shows if there is anelectrical problem with the airbagsystem. The system check includesthe airbag sensor(s), passengersensing system, the pretensioners,the airbag modules, the wiring, andthe crash sensing and diagnosticmodule. For more information on theairbag system, see Airbag Systemon page 3‑19.The airbag readiness light comes onfor several seconds when thevehicle is started. If the light doesnot come on then, have it fixedimmediately.{ WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle is started orcomes on while driving, it meansthe airbag system might not beworking properly. The airbags inthe vehicle might not inflate in acrash, or they could even inflatewithout a crash. To help avoidinjury, have the vehicle servicedright away.If there is a problem with the airbagsystem, a Driver Information Centre(DIC) message may also come on.See Airbag System Messages onpage 5‑37.
