SIR - Operating Vehicle with Warning Light On

1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION SIR - Operating Vehicle with Warning Light On
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 83-81-34

Date: March, 1999

INFORMATION

Subject:
Operating Vehicle with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Warning Light Illuminated

Models:
1999 and Prior Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks with SDM Controlled Air Bag System

The AIR BAG warning light is the key to driver notification of Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system malfunctions. When the warning light remains illuminated or continues to flash, one or more of the following conditions may occur if vehicle operation is continued.

^ Non-deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

^ Deployment of the air bags without a crash.

^ Deployment of the air bags in crashes less severe than intended.

If an AIR BAG warning light is illuminated or flashing, you should advise the customer of these possibilities and that the vehicle should be serviced right away.
RENDER: 1.0x

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