2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 152
2003 Chevrolet Astro Manual
Page 152 highlights
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 s iced right away. Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working. If the air bag readiness stays on after you light start your vehicle, means the air bag system it may not be working properly. air bags in The After the engine starts, the light should go out. if it stays in your vehicle may not inflate a crash, or they on or comes on while you are driving, you may have could even inflate without a crash. To help avoida problem with your charging system. It could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced rightaway if the air bag readiness light charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-27