2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 67

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the passenger Advanced Front 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 (refer to "Child Restraints"). WARNING! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an airbag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear-facing infant seat. Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status Adult OFF ON Child ON OFF Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other RelaON OFF tively Light Objects Empty or Very OFF* OFF Light Objects * Since the system senses weight, some small objects will turn the PAD Indicator Light on. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant's weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may