Determining If The System Is Operational - Ford 2011 Ranger Owner's Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints
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 light may or may not
be illuminated according to the table below.
Objects
Small (i.e. three-ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Empty seat, or small
to medium object with
safety belt buckled
WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger
seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing
system.

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness in the
Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not
required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
• The readiness lights will either
flash or stay lit.
• The readiness lights will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Unless serviced, the system may
not function properly in the event of a collision.
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Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Unlit
Lit
Lit
Passenger Airbag
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled