2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 137

Instruments and Controls 5-15 { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. The airbag readiness light comes on solid and stays on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out. If it stays on solid after the vehicle has been started or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light the words ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check.