If the on indicator is still lit, do not install a child restraintin this vehicle and check with your dealer/retailer.The passenger sensing system is designed to enable(may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbagand seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime thesystem senses that a person of adult size is sittingproperly in the right front passenger’s seat. When thepassenger sensing system has allowed the airbagsto be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit toremind you that the airbags are active.For some children who have outgrown child restraintsand for very small adults, the passenger sensingsystem may or may not turn off the right frontpassenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted sideimpact airbag, depending upon the person’s seatingposture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle whohas outgrown child restraints should wear a safetybelt properly — whether or not there is an airbag forthat person.If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sitting properly in the seat.If this happens, turn the vehicle off, remove anyadditional material from the seat, such as blankets,cushions, seat covers, seat heaters or seat massagersand ask the person to place the seatback in the fullyupright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered onthe seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortablyextended. Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for two to three minutes.This will allow the system to detect that person andthen enable the right front passenger’s frontal airbagand seat-mounted side impact airbag.1-48
