Airbags are crucial to passenger safety in cars, and if they fail to do their job correctly, safety will be compromised.
Therefore, it is essential to have the airbag system checked at the OEM's recommended intervals.
However, you might not know that the car itself checks the airbag system and reflects the findings on the driver's display.
During startup, the car’s computer performs a self-check on all major systems, including the airbags.
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.
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.
However, if the airbag warning light remains lit while driving, it indicates an issue with the airbag system that needs to be addressed immediately.