Diagnostic Procedure 1

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Checking SRS Operation Using "AIR BAG" Warning Lamp-User Mode

Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON, and check that the air bag warning lamp blinks.
Compare the SRS air bag warning lamp blinking pattern with the examples.

Fig 1: Identifying SRS Air Bag Warning Lamp

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SRS AIR BAG WARNING LAMP REFERENCE

SRS Air bag warning lamp examples
"AIR BAG" warning lamp (User mode)	SRS condition	Reference item
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	No malfunction is detected. No further action is necessary.	-
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	The system is malfunctioning and needs to be repaired as indicated.	Proceed to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 that follows (with CONSULT-III) or "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT CONSULT-III " (without CONSULT-III).
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	Air bag is deployed. Seat belt pre-tensioner is deployed.	Proceed to COLLISION DIAGNOSIS "FOR FRONTAL COLLISION " or "FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION ".
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	Air bag diagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. Air bag power supply circuit is malfunctioning. SRS air bag warning lamp circuit is malfunctioning.	Refer to ""SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM " Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off".
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	Air bag diagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. Air bag warning lamp circuit is malfunctioning.	Refer to ""SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM " Warning Lamp Does Not Turn On".