2000 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 118

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words 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 diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. This light will come on for about ten seconds when you start your vehicle. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on or keeps flashing after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system and safety belt pretensioner system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on or keeps flashing after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should come on for about ten seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 2-46