1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 117

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about20 seconds, then it will flashfor about 55 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information the air bag system, see on "Air Bag" in the Index. This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. The light for tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on after you the start engine or comes on when youare driving, youra r bag i system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition keyRUN. If the to light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if therea problem. is 2-56