1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 196
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Manual
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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned to RUN or START, a chime will is come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety is belt already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stayon until the driver's beltis buckled. Canadian AIRBAG Domestic 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 systemis ready. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows words AIR BAG. The system the checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. for The light tellsyou if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes theair bag sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and diagnostic module. For more the information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flashfor a few seconds when you turn ignition keyto RUN. If the the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there a problem. is 2-95