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Is Your Car's Airbag Even Working? Don’t Drive Blind! Here's How To Check It Yourself In Seconds
Car Safety - Airbags: Airbags are a crucial part of passenger safety in cars and if they fail to do the job correctly, safety will be compromised, potentially leading to fatal injuries. Therefore, it is essential to have the airbag system checked at recommended intervals by the OEM. However, you can check the condition of the airbags yourself in just a few seconds, which is explained below.
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It’s as simple as it could be. You just need to observe the instrument cluster when starting the vehicle. During startup, the car’s computer performs a self-check on all major systems, including the airbags.
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As you start the vehicle, you should have eyes on a light displaying a symbol of a person and the words "SRS" or "airbag" on the instrument cluster.
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If the system is functioning correctly, this light will turn off in a few seconds after the check. It is called an airbag warning light.
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However, if the airbag warning light remains lit while driving, it indicates an issue with the airbag system that needs to be addressed immediately.
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In that case, take the vehicle to a service center and have the airbag system repaired.
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