2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 51

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 and for most properly installed child restraint systems. However, under certain conditions, even with a properly installed child restraint system, the PAD Indicator Light may not be on, even though the airbag is disabled. This can occur if the child restraint is lighter than the threshold weight necessary to turn the PAD Indicator Light on. In any case, DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off if the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated. • The Flex Mat is located beneath the passenger seat cushion foam. The Flex Mat sends signals to the OCM for classifying the occupant in the passenger seat. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the Flex Mat. Therefore, the occupant in the passenger seat needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be classified properly. If an occupant's weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the system may not classify the occupant properly. Furthermore, objects lodged under the seat can prevent the occupant's weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being classified improperly. The passenger seat assembly contains critical components that affect passenger airbag deployment. Correctly functioning passenger seat components are critical for the OCS to classify the passenger properly and calculate the 2 WARNING! An infant in rear facing child safety seat, designed for a child up to one year or approximately 20 lbs (9 kg), should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger airbag, unless the airbag is shut OFF. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to an infant in this position.