2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 134
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual
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Charging System Light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, means the air bag system it 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. help avoid To injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced rightaway if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should flash fcr 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. The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio & I cGi-,&;iGi-,er. 3-25