Mercury 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects
placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front
passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the
passenger airbag is disabled, the Љpass airbag offЉ lamp may or may not
be illuminated according to the table below.
Objects
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Passenger Airbag
Small (i.e. 3 ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Unlit Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Lit Disabled
Empty seat, or small
to medium object with
safety belt buckled
Lit Disabled
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
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.
2008 Mariner (mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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