The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunc-
tions. The

1 indicator lamp in the in-

strument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on and goes out no lat-
er than a few seconds after the engine has
been started.

The SRS components are in operational
readiness if the

1 indicator lamp is not

lit when the engine is running.

A malfunction in the system has been
detected if the

1 indicator lamp:

fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine was started

does not come on at all

comes on after the engine was started
or while driving

For information on infants and children

traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint
systems for infants and children, see “Children
in the vehicle” (

୴

page 82).

Warning!

Modifications to or work improperly con-

ducted on restraint systems (such as seat

belts and anchors, emergency tensioning

devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags)

or their wiring, as well as tampering with in-

terconnected electronic systems, can lead

to the restraint systems no longer function-

ing as intended.