Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Description and Operation

AIR BAG INDICATOR
The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds whenever the key is turned from OFF to RUN if the air bag is working properly. If system fault is present, the indicator will either fail to light, remain lit continuously or light in a flashing manner. The flashing manner may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the key has been turned from OFF to RUN. This is the time required for the air bag diagnostic monitor to test and verify any and all system faults. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a system fault exists, a tone will sound signaling that the air bag indicator is inoperative and a system fault exists.

TONE GENERATOR
The air bag indicator is the prime means of determining the supplemental air bag restraint system status. However, if the air bag indicator is inoperative and a system fault exists, a tone will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be serviced before further diagnosis and testing can be completed. Unless serviced, the supplemental air bag restraint system may not function properly in the event of an accident.