1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 120

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 systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the air bag sensors, theair bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more infoimation on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignitionto RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. Battery Warnlng Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working, thenit should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. VOLTS AIR BAG A warning chime and the message CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM may also come on. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light be on, certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate control. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.