Lincoln 2016 MKZ HYBRID Owner's Manual page 51

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger's seat, but the airbag off indicator
lamp is lit, it is possible that the person isn't
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seat back in the full upright
position.
Occupant
Empty
Child
Adult
Note: When the passenger airbag status
indicator OFF light is illuminated, the
passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may
be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag
deployment injuries.
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Supplementary Restraints System
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.
Passenger airbag status indicator
OFF: Lit
ON: Unlit
OFF: Lit
ON: Unlit
OFF: Unlit
ON: Lit
After all occupants have adjusted their seats
and put on safety belts, it is very important
that they continue to sit properly. A properly
seated occupant sits upright, leaning against
the seat back, and centered on the seat
cushion, with their feet comfortably extended
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• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger's frontal airbag.
• If the indicator OFF lamp remains lit even
after this, the person should be advised
to ride in the rear seat.
Passenger airbag
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled