1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks theair bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem. The systemcheck includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.For more information on the air bag system, see "AirBag" in the Index.AIR BAG \This light will come onwhen you start your engine,and it will flash for a fewseconds. Then the lightshould go out. This meansthe system is ready.The air bag readiness light should flash for a fewseconds when you turn the ignition key RUN. to If thelight doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will beready to warn you if there is a problem.Battery Light1+1When you turn the keyto RUN, this light willcome on briefly, to showthat your generator andbattery charging systemsare working.If the light stays on, your vehicle needs service and youshould take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To saveyour battery until you get there, turn off all accessories,and set your climate control system to OW.If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start theengine or comes on when you are driving, your air bagsystem may not work properly. Have your vehicleserviced right away.2-67