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Airbag / SRS warning light is on

The airbag (SRS) light means the supplemental restraint system has found a fault and may not deploy the airbags in a crash. The car still drives, but a key safety system could be offline, so get it diagnosed promptly.

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Check the basics, then get it scanned

The car is driveable, but your airbags may not fire in a collision. A loose connector under a seat is a common, simple cause; otherwise it needs a proper SRS scan.

⚠️ Safety first

With the SRS light on, assume the airbags may not deploy. Avoid unnecessary trips and get it checked promptly.

  1. 1Restart the car — a momentary glitch sometimes clears the light.
  2. 2Check that nothing has jarred the connectors under the front seats (common after moving a seat or shampooing carpets).
  3. 3Make sure no seatbelt is jammed or a buckle sensor is stuck.
  4. 4If the light stays on, book an SRS diagnostic — the code pinpoints the fault.
  5. 5Drive extra carefully until it's fixed, since airbag protection may be reduced.
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