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SAFETY 319
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small
Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a
small adult, occupies the passenger seat, the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be
deactivated. Therefore, the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag may or may not be
activated for a lighter weight passenger,
including a small adult (depending on size) who
is seated in the passenger seat. This does not
mean that the OCS is working improperly.
The driver and passenger must always use the
PAD Indicator Light as a determination of
whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
is activated or deactivated. If the PAD Indicator
Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF” when an adult is in the front
passenger seat, have the passenger reposition
his or her body in the seat until the PAD
Indicator Light goes out.
If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the
words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not
inflate in the event of a collision.
Do Not Decrease OR Increase The Front
Passenger’s Seated Weight On The Front
Passenger Seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be
properly positioned on the front passenger seat.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or
death. The OCS determines the most probable
classification of the occupant that it detects.
The OCS will detect the front passenger’s
decreased or increased seated weight, which
may result in deactivation or activation of the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision.
This does not mean that the OCS is working
improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s
seated weight on the front passenger seat may
result in deactivation of the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag causing serious injury or
death. Increasing the front passenger’s seated
weight on the front passenger seat may result in
activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag. Examples of improper front passenger
seating include:

The front passenger’s weight is transferred to
another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm
rest or instrument panel).

The front passenger leans forward, sideways,
or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.

The front passenger’s seatback is not in the
full upright position.

The front passenger carries or holds an
object while seated (e.g., backpack, box,
etc.).

Objects are lodged under the front passenger
seat.

Objects are lodged between the front
passenger seat and center console.

Accessories that may change the seated
weight on the front passenger seat are
attached to the front passenger seat.

Anything that may decrease or increase the
front passenger’s seated weight.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in
the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a
rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If
the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do
not transport a rear-facing child restraint in
that vehicle.

Children 12 years or younger should always
ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle
with a rear seat.
WARNING! (Continued)
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