It means the airbag system (known as the "SRS" system) has been disabled due to a fault being detected by the airbag diagnostic control module. And yes you can drive it, but if you have an accident your airbags will not work which of course could result in a very serious injury.
SOURCE: Air Bag light stays on after engine starts.
You need access to VagCom (the diagnostic software from VW and Audi). You can download it free at www.ross-tech.com, and buy the interface cable for your laptop on eBay for about $20. Or you can pay an hour's labor at a VW/Audi dealer to have them turn off the light.
What probably happened is similar to what happened in my 99 Audi A4. I have side airbags in the seats, and if the front seats are moved all the way back for any reason, it puts tension on the yellow airbag connector under the seat. That pulls it out just enough to open the contact and trip an airbag failure light. What I did was zip-tie the connector tightly (be very careful of the wires, as they're small and you don't want to pinch them), then use VagCom to turn off the light. Using the software is the only way to turn the light off - no ignition cycling or drive cycles, or number of miles driven, nor a battery disconnect, can reset the light.
Use VagCom to find out which airbag is giving you trouble, zip-tie its connector, and have the light turned off. Then you're set.
SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with no heat
check the coolant level. b-4 you start vehicle in morning, open radiator cap then start vehicle if level drops add until full then replace cap.
SOURCE: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Air Bag Light comes on intermintently.
ok the most common guess would be the rotating flat ribbon contact under the steering wheel that provides a moving connection to the airbag from the steering column wiring. the part is called a clock-spring contact, it is coiled up and winds and un winds as needed when u turn the wheel, they are a very common problem in all airbag equipped cars, no matter the make or model, they all use a similar part.
SOURCE: My air bag light on my 2000 Ford Econoline van
Seems to be a very common problem with Ford. The wiring harness beneath the drivers seat contains the sensors for the airbag system. Go under the drivers seat and secure all the wires and clips. This makes most error lights for the airbags go away. Hope this helps and good luck!
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