Dodge VIPER User Manual page 17

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light
The Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in
the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the
words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
will not deploy during a collision. When the front passenger seat is empty or when very
light objects are placed on the seat, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy
even though the PAD indicator light is NOT illuminated.
The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly
seated in the front passenger seat. The driver and adult passenger should verify that the
PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat.
If an adult is not seated properly, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may deactivate
and the PAD Indicator Light will be illuminated.
The PAD Indicator Light should be illuminated and the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
should be deactivated for most properly seated and restrained children in the passenger
seat and for most properly installed child restraint systems. However, under certain
conditions, even with a properly installed child restraint system, the PAD Indicator Light
may not be illuminated, even though the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deacti-
vated. This can occur if the child restraint is lighter than the lightest weight necessary to
illuminate the PAD Indicator Light. NEVER assume the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
is deactivated unless the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words "PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF."
If an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat and the PAD Indicator Light is
illuminated, the passenger may be sitting improperly. Follow the steps below to allow the
OCS to detect the adult passenger's seated weight to activate the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag:
1. Turn off the vehicle and have the adult passenger step out of the vehicle.
2. Remove any extra materials from the passenger seat, such as cushions, pads, seat
covers, seat massagers, blankets, extra clothing, etc.
3. Place the seatback in the full upright position.
4. Have the adult passenger sit in the center of the seat, with the passenger's feet
comfortably on or near the floor, and with their back against the seatback.
5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger remain in this seated position for two to
three minutes after restarting the vehicle.
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