1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 142

Gages can indicate when there may beor is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lightscomes 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 follow this manual's advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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 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. This light will come on when you start yourengine, and it will flash fora few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turnedto RUN or START, a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stayon for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. AIR If the air bag readiness lightstays 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 for few a seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. the If light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the tone nor the light willcome on. 2-58