1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 115

When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety is belt 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. Bag" in the Index. 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 systemis ready. Jf the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime inor the light will come on. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes 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 a few for turn the ignition key to RUN. If the seconds when you light doesn't come on then, havefixed so it will be it ready to warn you if there is a problem. 2-54