How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works; How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works - Honda Element 2007 Owner's Manual

Additional Information About Your Airbags
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
U.S. Canada
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger's side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on briefly and go off
(see page 61 ). If it doesn't come on,
stays on, or comes on while driving
without a passenger in the front seat,
have the system checked.
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How the Passenger Airbag Off
Indicator Works
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
not
U.S. Canada
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger's front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger's seat.
It does there is a problem
not mean
with the airbag.
Be aware that objects placed on the
front seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the front
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag off indicator
may come on and off repeatedly if
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutoff threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in front, move the seat as far
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.