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Function of SRS Warning Lamp

FUNCTION OF SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Primary check.
1. Turn the engine switch off. Wait for at least 2 seconds, then turn the engine switch on (IG). The SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds and the diagnosis of the airbag system (including the seat belt pretensioners) is performed.

HINT: If trouble is detected during the primary check, the SRS warning light remains on even after the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds) has elapsed.

b. Constant check.
1. After the primary check, the center airbag sensor assembly constantly monitors the airbag system for trouble.

HINT: If trouble is detected during the constant check, the center airbag sensor assembly functions as follows:
- The SRS warning light comes on.
- The SRS warning light goes off, and then comes on.This blinking pattern indicates a source voltage drop. The SRS warning light goes off 10 seconds after the source voltage returns to normal.

c. Review.
1. When the airbag system is normal:
The SRS warning light comes on only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG)).

2. When the airbag system has trouble:
- The SRS warning light remains on even after the primary check period has elapsed.
- The SRS warning light goes off after the primary check, but comes on again during the constant check.
- The SRS warning light does not come on when turning the engine switch from off to on (IG).

HINT: The center airbag sensor assembly keeps the SRS warning light on if the airbag has been deployed.