•
When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
⬙
passenger airbag off
⬙
or
⬙
pass airbag off
⬙
indicator lamp is lit, it is
possible that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
•
Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the
full upright position.
•
Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
•
Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person
and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.
•
If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be
advised to ride in the rear seat.
Occupant
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Passenger Airbag
Empty seat
Unlit
Disabled
Small child in child safety seat
or booster
Lit
Disabled
Small child with safety belt
buckled or unbuckled
Lit
Disabled
Adult
Unlit
Enabled
Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under
should be properly restrained in the back seat.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s very
important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with
their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase
the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts
one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined
too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the
decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious
injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
2008 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
187
