1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 130

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to letyou know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving,or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please followthis manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a bighelp. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. 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 modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. - Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds remind people to to fasten theirsafety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. I This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stayson after you start the engine orcomes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for afew seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn'tcome on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 2-54