Passenger Sensing System

Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System for important information.
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ENGINE
OVERHEATED — IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down. ...
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the
ignition must be on to use the feature.
Driver’s Side Buttons shown
The buttons are located on
the front doors.
(Heated Seat Cushion and S ...
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and ...
