SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
When ignition is turned on, SRS indicator light should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off. While vehicle is driven, light should not come on or flash. If SRS indicator light does not operate as specified, system must be inspected/repaired as soon as possible.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIRBAG indicator light should come on for about 10 seconds and then go out. If light flashes and then remains on, control unit has detected a system fault. If light does not glow, check bulb. If bulb is okay, diagnose air bag system.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. If SRS warning light does not come on, SRS warning light bulb or circuit is faulty. If SRS warning light comes on and then goes out after about 6 seconds, SRS is okay at this time. If SRS warning light does not respond as specified, SRS is malfunctioning and must be repaired.
| WARNING | After servicing vehicle, turn ignition on from outside of vehicle (driver side). Turn ignition on. SRS warning light on instrument panel should come on for about 7 seconds then turn off. This indicates SRS is functioning properly. If SRS warning light does not come on, stays on, or comes on while driving, SRS is malfunctioning and needs repair. |
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If AIR BAG warning light glows 4-8 seconds and then goes out, SRS is functioning properly and no fault codes exist.
- If a fault code is detected in SRS during initial system check, AIR BAG warning light will fail to light, stay on continuously or flash a code sequence. If AIR BAG warning light flashes, indicating a fault in system, count number of flashes after fault code has cycled twice. Number of flashes represents a code number used to diagnose SRS.
- If a system fault code exists and AIR BAG warning light fails to light, an audible tone will be heard indicating AIR BAG warning light is out and service is required.
On Prizm, if system is functioning normally, AIR BAG indicator, light should light steadily for about 6 seconds when ignition switch is first turned to ACC or ON position. On Metro & Firefly (Canadian) and Tracker, if system is functioning normally, AIR BAG indicator should flash 7 times. If AIR BAG indicator light does not function as described, service air bag system.
When ignition is turned on, SRS indicator light will glow for about 6 seconds and then go off. If indicator does not glow, does not go off after about 6 seconds or glows while driving, system must be inspected as soon as possible.
Turn ignition on. Supplemental restraint system Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) light should flash 6 times, then turn off. If SRI does not function as stated, a failure has occurred in supplemental restraint system and must be repaired.
If system is functioning normally, AIR BAG indicator light should flash 7 times when ignition switch is first turned to ACC or ON position. If AIR BAG indicator light does not function as described, diagnose as necessary.
Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light in instrument cluster should glow for 4-8 seconds and then turn off. If AIR BAG warning light does not function as described, a failure has occurred in Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Repair malfunctioning SRS.
Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light should come on for about 7 seconds and then go off, indicating SRS is okay. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, service Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 7 seconds, then starts flashing, a fault code is set in memory. Diagnose and repair as necessary.
Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Air bag warning light in instrument cluster should come on for about 6 seconds, then go out. If light does not respond as specified, SRS is malfunctioning. Repair as necessary.
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light indicates air bag and seat belt Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) system readiness. Turn ignition on. SRS warning light will light, and then go out after approximately 4 seconds indicating system is functioning properly. If SRS warning light does not light, lights up while driving or lights all the time (for crash related faults), there is a system fault. IF SRS warning light stays on for a duration of approximately 2 minutes, a non-crash related fault is present. Repair malfunctioning system.
Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light should come on for about 7 seconds and then go off, indicating SRS is okay. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, service Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). If AIR BAG warning light stays on constantly, service SRS. If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 7 seconds, goes off, then starts flashing, a fault code is set in memory. Repair as necessary.
Note. On seat belt pre-tensioner equipped vehicles, the seat belt warning light should also come on for about 7 seconds and then go off (with seat belt fastened).
Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIR BAG light on instrument panel should come on for about 2-5 seconds and then go off. If AIR BAG light fails to come on, remains on after 2-5 seconds or comes on while driving, repair as necessary.
Turn ignition on. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light should come on for 3-4 seconds, then go out. The SRS is not functional for the first 6 seconds. If light remains on, or does not come on at all, a fault exists in system. Repair as necessary.
| WARNING | Saab vehicles are equipped with seat belt pre-tensioners. The SRS system controls both air bags and seat belt pre-tensioners. |
Turn ignition on. AIR BAG warning light in instrument cluster should come on and then go out after approximately 8 seconds. If AIR BAG warning light stays on for longer than 8 seconds, or does not come on, SRS is malfunctioning. Repair as necessary.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. If system is functioning normally, AIR BAG indicator should flash 7 times (6 times on Esteem). If air bag warning light does not operate as specified, repair air bag system as necessary.
Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Air bag warning light should come on for about 6 seconds, then go out. If air bag warning light does not operate as specified, repair air bag system as necessary.
An air bag light is located on left side of instrument cluster. Air bag, light is used to indicate readiness of system. This light, which glows when ignition switch is on or engine is started, will stay on approximately 3 seconds while air bag control unit performs an electronic test cycle of system.
If air bag light does not glow when ignition is on or does not go out after 3 seconds, a fault probably exists in system. If a fault occurs while ignition is on, it is stored in fault memory. Warning light will then glow and air bag system will be switched off. If warning light glows or flickers while driving, air bag system should be tested. Repair as necessary.
Turn ignition switch to ON position (engine not running). If no fault codes are present, SRS warning light will go out after 10 seconds. If SRS is malfunctioning, SRS fault code will be stored in crash sensor memory during the following conditions
- SRS warning light does not glow.
- SRS warning light does not go out after 10 seconds.
- SRS warning light does not go out after engine is started.
- SRS warning light comes on while driving.
If SRS warning light indicates a malfunction, diagnose and repair as necessary.