AIR BAG Warning Light Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Subaru SVX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIR BAG warning light should illuminate for approximately 8 seconds, then go out. If AIR BAG warning light remains on, control unit has detected a malfunction code. To retrieve codes, see ENTERING SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, see AIR BAG CODE IDENTIFICATION table.