Ford 2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual page 563

Seating and Safety Restraints
Objects
Small (i.e. three-ring binder,
small purse, bottled water)
Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase,
fully packed luggage)
Empty seat, or small to
medium object with safety
belt buckled
If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is
incorrect, check for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat
• Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if equipped)
• Objects hanging off the seat back
• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
• Check to see if the clear objects by pass seat warning is displaying in
the message center. Refer to Message center in the Driver controls
chapter.
The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing
system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or
lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:
Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for
proper airbag Status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.
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Pass Airbag Off
Passenger Airbag
Indicator Lamp
Unlit Disabled
Lit Disabled
Lit Disabled