1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 115

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. system The checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. for Safety Belt Reminder Light The light tells you if there an electrical problem. is The When the key is turned to or START, a chime will ON air system check includes air bag sensor, the bag the come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety is belt diagnostic module.For more information on the bag air already buckled. system, see"Air Bag" in the Index. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flashfor about 55 seconds. This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flashfor a few seconds. Thenthe light should go out. This m a n s .. the svstem is rea , I the air bag readiness light stays after you start the f on air engine or comeson when you are driving, your bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Waiting to do repairs 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 I If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither chime the nor thelight will comeon. The air bag readiness light should flash a few for ON. I the f seconds whenyou turn the ignition key to light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be if ready to warn you there is a problem. 2-51