1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 113

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checksthe 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 crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. You will see this light flash for a few secondswhen you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it's working. Then it should go out. AIR BAG 0. p f If it stays on, or comes onwhile you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the air bag readinesslight doesn't come onwhen you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicleserviced right away.