1996 Buick Park Avenue 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.Battery Warning LightVOLTAI RBAGYou will see this light flashfor a few seconds when youturn your ignition to RUNor START. Then the lightshould go out. This meansthe system is ready.When you turn the key to RUN, one of these lights willcome on briefly, to show that your alternator and batterycharging systems are working. If the light stays on, youneed service, and you should take your Buick to thedealer at once. To save your battery until you get there,turn off all accessories and set your air system OFF. toIf the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when youstart your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when youare driving, your air bag system may not work properly.Have your vehicle serviced right away.