How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works - Acura EL 2005 Owner's Manual

How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
This indicator alerts you
that the passenger's side
airbag has been automatically shut
off. It does mean there is a
not
problem with your side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
briefly and go out (see page
doesn't light, stays on, or comes on
while driving without a passenger in
the front seat, have the system
checked.
If a short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the side airbag
deployment path, the system may
also shut off the side airbag.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
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