Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Description and Operation
AIR BAG INDICATOR
The AIR BAG indicator, located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), is used to notify the driver of supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system
malfunctions and to verify that the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is communicating with the IPC. When the ignition is turned ON, the SDM is
supplied with ignition positive voltage. The SDM requests the IPC to flash the AIR BAG indicator 7 times. While flashing the indicator, the SDM
conducts test on all SIR system components and circuits. If no malfunctions are detected the SDM will communicate with the IPC through the class 2
serial data circuit and command the AIR BAG indicator OFF. The SDM provides continuous monitoring of the air bag circuits by conducting a sequence
of checks. If a malfunction is detected, the SDM will store a DTC and command the IPC to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON via class 2 serial data and a
SERVICE AIR BAG message will be display on the driver information center (DIC). The presence of a SIR system malfunction could result in
non-deployment of the air bags or deployment in conditions less severe than intended. The AIR BAG indicator and the SERVICE AIR BAG message on
the DIC will remain ON until the malfunction has been repaired.
