Mercury Cougar 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Seating and safety restraints
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The diagnostic module monitors its
own internal circuitsand the
supplemental air bag electrical
system warning (including the
impact sensors), the system wiring,
the air bag system readiness light,
the air bag back up power and the
air bag ignitors.
Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrument cluster to indicate
the condition of the system. Refer
to the Air bag readiness section in
the Instrumentation chapter.
Routine maintenance of the air bag
isnot required.
A difficulty with the system is
indicated by one or more of the
following:
•
The readiness light will either
flash or stay lit.
•
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition isturned on.
If any of these indications happen,
even intermittently, have the SRS
serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may
not function properly in the event
of a collision.