Chevrolet 2000 Prizm, Owner'S Manual

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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. 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 sensors, the
air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
For more information on the air bag system, see
“Air Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on for
about ten seconds when
you start your vehicle.
Then the light should go
out. This means the system
is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on or keeps
flashing after you start your vehicle, it means
the air bag system and safety belt pretensioner
system may not be working properly. The air
bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash,
or they could even inflate without a crash.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag
readiness light stays on or keeps flashing after
you start your vehicle.
The air bag readiness light should come on for about
ten 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.