2004 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 33

illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. ● The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag or pretensioner seat belt systems may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental front air bags, pre-tensioner seat belts and supplemental side air bags (if so equipped) are designed to inflate on a one-timeonly basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags (if so equipped), pretensioner seat belts and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. LRS0100 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental front air bags, pre-tensioner seat belt and supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-17