Dodge VIPER User Manual page 18

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
If the PAD Indicator Light remains illuminated for an adult passenger, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death. If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words
"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF," the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy in
the event of a collision.
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult occupies the passenger seat, the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be deactivated. Therefore, the Passenger Ad-
vanced Front Air Bag may or may not be activated for a lighter weight passenger, including
a small adult (depending on size) who is seated in the passenger seat. This does not mean
that the OCS is working improperly.
The driver and passenger must always use the PAD Indicator Light as a determination of
whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is activated or deactivated. If the PAD
Indicator Light is illuminated with the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" when an adult
is in the front passenger seat, have the passenger reposition his or her body in the seat
until the PAD Indicator Light goes out.
If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate in the event of a collision.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger's seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger's seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger
seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most
probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front
passenger's decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in deactivation or
activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that
the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger's seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in deactivation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
causing serious injury or death. Increasing the front passenger's seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating include:
• The front passenger's weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door,
arm rest or instrument panel).
• The front passenger leans forward, sideways or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.
• The front passenger's seatback is not in the full upright position.
• The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).
• Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.
• Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console.
• Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are
attached to the front passenger seat.
• Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger's seated weight.
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