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.
WARNING:
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.
The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects
placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front
passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the
passenger airbag is disabled, the
⬙
pass airbag off
⬙
lamp may or may not
be illuminated according to the table below.
Objects
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Passenger Airbag
Small (i.e. three-ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Unlit
Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Lit
Disabled
Empty seat, or small
to medium object with
safety belt buckled
Lit
Disabled
If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is
incorrect, check for the following:
•
Objects lodged underneath the seat
•
Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if
equipped)
•
Objects hanging off the seat back
•
Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)
•
Objects placed on the occupant’s lap
•
Cargo interference with the seat
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2011 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
