Air Bag System Functions

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT THREE MINUTES.

Features and functions of the air bag diagnostic monitor include:
- The air bag diagnostic monitor illuminates the air bag warning indicator for approximately seven seconds when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, then turns the air bag warning indicator off. This shows that the air bag system is operational. If the air bag warning indicator does not illuminate or the air bag warning indicator stays on or flashes at any time, a fault has been detected by the air bag diagnostic monitor.
- If a fault code is detected, the air bag warning indicator will begin to flash after seven seconds when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
- If the air bag diagnostic monitor is malfunctioning, the air bag warning indicator will remain illuminated
- The air bag diagnostic monitor includes an internal backup power supply. This feature provides sufficient backup power to deploy the air bag in the event that the battery or battery cables are damaged in an accident before the primary crash air bag sensor and the safing air bag sensor close. The backup power supply will deplete its stored energy approximately three minutes after the battery ground cable is disconnected.
- The primary crash air bag sensor and the safing air bag sensor are incorporated into the air bag diagnostic monitor.