2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - Page 109

Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑31. The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. 5-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑25 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). { 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. United States