2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 57

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 should always use the PAD indicator light as an indication if the front passenger is properly positioned or not. If the PAD indicator light comes on when an adult is in the passenger seat, have the passenger re-position themselves in the seat until the light goes out. Remember, if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate. For properly installed child restraint systems and children properly seated on the front passenger seat, the airbag will be disabled. If at all possible, place children 12 years and younger in a back seat. • The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into one of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and a Belt Tension Sensor. The size categories include empty, child, and adult. The OCM sends the Occupant Classification to the ORC to determine if a front passenger airbag is allowed. If a fault is present, the AIRBAG warning light is illuminated. • The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properly seated occupant, when the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occupant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF. 2