2008 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 38

Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 78 ). If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. Canada Driver and Passenger Safety How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and go out (see page 63 ). If it does not come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, you will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked (see page 79 ). U.S. Canada Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. CONTINUED 2008 RL 35