Glossary of Terms Used While Performing Tests

Air Bag Simulator
Air bag simulators are used to simulate air bag module connections to the system.

Deactivate the System
Deactivate the system means to carry out the deactivation procedure, REFER to Deactivation Procedure. Deactivation Procedures

Prove Out the System
Prove out the system means to turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the air bag indicator with all air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately three seconds. If an air bag system fault is detected, the air bag indicator will do one of the following.
^ fail to illuminate
^ illuminate continuously
^ flash

Reactivate the System
Reactivate the system means to carry out the reactivation procedure. REFER to Reactivation Procedure. Reactivation Procedures