2013 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 51

50 Occupant Supplementary Restraints System Pass Airbag Off Passenger Airbag Indicator Lamp Empty Unlit Disabled Small child Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled Note: When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it's very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. To know if the front passenger sensing system is operating properly, refer to Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take the following steps to remove the obstruction: • Pull the vehicle over. • Turn the vehicle off. • Driver or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. • Remove the obstruction(s) (if found). • Restart the vehicle. • Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. 2013 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)