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
•
Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
•
Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
•
Check to see if the clear objects by pass seat warning is displaying in
the message center. Refer to
Message center
in the
Driver controls
chapter.
The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing
system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or
lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:
Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for
proper airbag Status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.
2009 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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