Specifications

Charging System Light
If tne air bag readiness light ever c ; 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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