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For almost all properly installed rear facing child re-
straints, the PAD indicator light (If Equipped) will be
illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is
turned off and will not inflate. If the PAD indicator light
is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the air bag is turned
off and move the child restraint to the second row of
seats. A deploying passenger air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat.
NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an
occupant classification system, children 12 years and
under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an
appropriate child restraint (see section on child re-
straints).
Front Passenger
Seat Occupant
Passenger Air-
bag Disable
(PAD) Indicator
Light (If
Equipped)
Airbag Status
Adult OFF ON
Grocery Bags,
Heavy Briefcases
and Other Rela-
tively Light Objects
ON OFF
Empty or Very
Small Objects
OFF* OFF
* Since the system senses weight, some small objects
will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.
The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors
mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any
weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. Objects
hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down
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