Do not deactivate the front passenger air bag unnecessarily. If turned off unnecessarily, the front passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag and serious injuries or death could occur. Except when installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, do not turn the air bag deactivation switch to the OFF position.
The front passenger air bag deactivation switch is used to deactivate the front passenger front and side air bags and the front passenger seat belt pretensioner system when installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.
When the ignition is switched ON, both front passenger air bag deactivation indicator lights illuminate regardless of switch position. The indicator light then turns on/off depending on conditions.
| Switch Position | Air Bag / Pretensioner Operation | Indicator Light |
|---|---|---|
| OFF | Deactivate | ON |
| ON | Ready | Turns off after a short period |
Before driving, confirm the switch position using the auxiliary key.
Do not leave the key in the air bag deactivation switch. This may unintentionally deactivate the system and reduce passenger protection.
Front passenger air bag, side air bag and pretensioners do not operate.
Front passenger air bag, side air bag and pretensioners operate.
SRS air bags work together with seat belts to help reduce injuries during an accident. Always wear seat belts properly.
Pretensioners deploy during moderate or severe frontal collisions, side collisions, and roll-over accidents.
Mounted in the steering wheel and inflates to reduce head and chest injury. Deployment energy varies based on seat position.
Mounted in the instrument panel and operates similarly to the driver air bag.
Deploys to reduce injury to the driver's legs during frontal impact.
Mounted in the seatbacks and inflate on the impacted side during side collisions.
Mounted along roof edges and deploy to protect occupants' heads during side impacts and roll-over accidents.
SRS equipment deployment depends on collision type and severity. No air bag or pretensioner deploys during rear collisions.
The system continuously monitors sensors, modules, wiring, pretensioners, and indicator lights to ensure readiness while the ignition is ON and the vehicle is being driven.
