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Question posted by Terrisue on November 5th, 2015

Airbag Lights

what does it mean when the red airbag light is illuminated on my dashboard?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on November 24th, 2015 7:02 AM
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Hi. When you turn the key to on, does it flash in some pattern and then remain steady. The pattern will be a fault code. If it just come on and remain on, then either there is no communication with the RCM or the system has fully failed.

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

.... Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon warning light to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when ignition is not running, or in braking performance may occur. Have the vehicle checked by your safety belt. Normal braking is still functional...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... indicator indicates system has been disabled or requires service. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

... headlamp control is in the PARK position. The foglamp LED will illuminate when the foglamps are activated, the foglamps will not shut off and the headlamp control is in the HEADLAMP position. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on . The system will not operate. Rotate to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 37

... mm circle on the vertical wall or screen at the horizontal reference line, the beam will observe a light pattern with an opaque cloth. 4. If this height (a piece of your headlamp to the ground and ...steps 4 and 5 for the left -hand headlamp with a distinct horizontal edge of the light pattern to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS ...
Owner's Manual - Page 38

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Owner's Manual - Page 92

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Owner's Manual - Page 93

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Owner's Manual - Page 103

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Owner's Manual - Page 118

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Owner's Manual - Page 141

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Owner's Manual - Page 215

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Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 286

... started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 368

...turned to the ON position...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is too short for you when fully extended. Safety belt ...extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 369

... to the driver that the driver's safety belt is a supplemental warning to the ON position...Then...The BeltMinder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled. If...The driver's safety belt...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 379

... between the door panel and occupant to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags. • The two side sensors...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 394

... to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to the floor. 3. Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 118 If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. •...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 417

...) and the ignition is turned off. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the control will illuminate when the system is on. If your vehicle sustains damage to the obstacle, the rate of... , the ignition must be altered causing inaccurate measurement of the tone increases. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is placed in the RSS. If the RSS detects a stationary or receding ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 491

... (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. Maintenance and Specifications Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that monitors the engine's emission control system. Temporary...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

...positions from your rear bumper. The closer you 're within 6' (or less) of illumination. Please note that will not operate when the high beams are detected. Auto-Dimming ...driving precautions and instructions. The 4X4 indicator light illuminates when you to activate the foglamps during headlamp and parklamp operation. The interior lights will turn the key toward you to ...

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