Charging
System
Light
If
the
air
bag
readiness
light
ever
comes
on
when you have turned
off
the air bag,
it
means
that something may be wrong with the air bag
system. The right front passenger’s air bag
could inflate even though the switch
is
off.
If
this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the
national government has identified as a
member
of
a passenger air bag risk group
sit in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, don’t secure a rear-facing child
restraint in your vehicle) until you have your
vehicle serviced.
This light should come on
briefly when you turn on
the ignition, before starting
the engine, as a check
to
show you it is working.
After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays
on or comes
on
while you are driving, you may have
a problem with your charging system. It could indicate a
problem with the generator drive belt, or some other
charging system problem. Have
it
checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this light
on, it helps to turn
off
all your accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.
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