Acura TSX 2012 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 43

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Side Airbag Cutoff System
To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side
airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:
• The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front
passenger seat.
• The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the
deployment path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes
on.
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Side Airbag Off Indicator
If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few
seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be
turned on, and the indicator will go off.
If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit
properly restrained in a rear seat.
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1Side Airbag Cutoff System
Sensors that
monitor the
passenger's height.
Sensors that monitor the
passenger's position.
The sensors that monitor the front passenger's height
and body position may not work if:
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The seat-back is wet
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The passenger is touching a metal or other
electrical conductive object
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A seat cushion is on the seat
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The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing