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1-7. Safety information
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Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system.
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Wear the seat belt properly.
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Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the
buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
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Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the
seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle,
then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure
the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender
while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger airbag
and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which
could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
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Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. arm-
rest).
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Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on
the front passenger seat seatback from the second seat.
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Do not let a second seat passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or
press on the seatback with their legs.
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Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
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Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This
may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates
that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the
seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does
not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible
when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.