1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128

R WARNING If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The passenger air bag will remain off until it is turned on. When the infant seat is removed, turn the air bag on. To turn the passenger air bag on: 1. Insert the ignition key into the switch. 2. Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise until it points to the ON printed on the instrument panel. 3. Remove the ignition key from the switch. 4. Check that the amber OFF light is not illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in ON. R WARNING If the light is illuminated when the passenger air bag switch is in the ON position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The amber OFF light warns the driver and any passengers that the passenger air bag is turned off. The passenger air bag should be turned off ONLY when the rear-facing infant seat is installed at the right front or center front seats. R WARNING Keep the passenger air bag turned on unless there is a rear-facing infant seat installed in the front seat. When the passenger air bag switch is turned off, the passenger air bag will not inflate in a collision. 126