Buick Buick Century Automobile User Manual


 
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when
you
are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about
it.
Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting
to
do repairs can be costly
--
and even
dangerous.
So
please get to
know
your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to
RUN
or
START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt
is
already buckled.
The
safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about
20
seconds, then it
will flash for about
55
seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light
will
come
on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air
bag
readiness light
on
the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring
and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more
information
on
the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
This right will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should
go
out.
This means
the
system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays
on
after you start the
engine or comes on when
you
are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
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