280 SAFETY WARNING! electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag System Components: Air Bag System Components The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Air Bag Warning Light Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child.
Knee Impact Bolsters The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Seat Belt Buckle Switch Supplemental Side Air Bags — If Equipped Front and Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped S UPPLEMENTAL R ESTRAINT S YSTEMS (SRS) Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Air Bag Warning Light The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the igni tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer. The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval. The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with the The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit tently or remains on while driving. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In