Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCHDESCRIPTION
A passenger side airbag on/off switch, which is located on the forward end of the floor console (both full and mini versions), allows the passenger side air- bag system to be disabled when certain child restraint devices are being used in the right front seating position. The passenger side airbag on/off switch is equipped with a key actuator so that the switch position can only be changed using an ignition key When the ignition switch is in the On position and the passenger side airbag system is disabled, a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) illuminates an Off indicator lamp on the face plate of the switch.
The passenger side airbag on/off switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the switch assembly must be replaced. The switch bezel is available for service replacement.
OPERATION
To actuate the passenger side airbag on/off switch, insert the ignition key in the switch key actuator. The switch key actuator is then rotated with the ignition key to its clockwise stop (the key actuator slot will be aligned with the Off indicator lamp) to disable the passenger side airbag system. When the switch key actuator is rotated with the ignition key to its counterclockwise stop (the key actuator slot will be in a vertical position), the Off indicator lamp will be extinguished and the passenger side airbag system will be enabled.
WARNING: THE KEY MUST ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH KEY ACTUATOR AFTER THE SWITCH HAS BEEN USED. NEVER LEAVE A KEY IN THE SWITCH KEY ACTUATOR. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.