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Question posted by jimkafka on August 22nd, 2012

Air Bag On/off Light

why does the drivers side light constantly show the system is off when I sitartthe car and drive it?

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Owner's Manual - Page 51

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Owner's Manual - Page 127

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Owner's Manual - Page 130

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