Lexus ES330 2005, Owner'S Manual

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will be illuminated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and a child
restraint system is in the front passenger seat (see
table−condition 2). This indicates that in the event of a
severe frontal or passenger’s side impact, the front
passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger
seat are deactivated and will not deploy.
If the front passenger occupant classification system
determines that a person of adult size sits in the front
passenger seat but the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is
illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred:
A rear passenger lifts the front passenger seat cushion with
their legs.
Objects are placed under the front passenger seat.
The front passenger seat seatback is in contact with the rear
seat.
To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the
front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur.
Make sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated when
an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up
straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn
correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains
illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat,
or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully
rearward.
The “AIRBAG OFF” and “AIRBAG ON” indicator lights will
be initially illuminated when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position. It will remain for about four seconds
and then go off. After the two seconds, the front
passenger occupant classification system operates and
judges which indicator light to turn on.