2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 53

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the words ЉPASS AIR BAG OFFЉ to show that the front passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags. When the right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even though the PAD indicator light is not illuminated. • The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system, children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint (see section on Child Restraints). 2 Passenger Airbag Disabled Light