1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
1997 Ford Ranger Manual
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s If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off. s If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, both the light and the chime will not turn on. Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating normally. R WARNING A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five beeps will be heard. R WARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 12