Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/20/21
106 Instruments and Controls
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 63 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light the symbols
for on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several more
seconds, the status indicator will light either
the on or off symbol, to let you know the
status of the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag.
If the on symbol is lit, it means that the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the off symbol is lit, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned off the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, if there are no
lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light
is on, there may be a problem with the
lights or the passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service right away.
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Warning
If the airbag readiness light comes on
and stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the airbag system.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 105 for more
information, including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0 211.