2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 52

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Passenger airbag manual on-off switch Indicator light The indicator comes on when the passenger airbag system is off. To check the airbag cut-off system status, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. The "AIRBAG" warning light and the "OFF" indicator light should go on for approximately 4 seconds. If the airbag switch is turned off, the "OFF" indicator will continue to illuminate, and if the airbag switch is turned on, the "OFF" indicator will not illuminate. off. CAUTION D Make sure that the indicator light is D Do not turn off the passenger airbag manual on-off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (on page 38) is occupying the passenger seating position. SB13106 D When the passenger airbag manual This on-off switch is designed to disable the passenger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (on page 38) is occupying the passenger seating position (For details, see "SRS driver and passenger airbags" on page 36 in this section.) Operate on-off switch as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it in the glove box. To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key clockwise to the "ON" position. To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the key counterclockwise to the "OFF" position. on-off switch is turned off, the passenger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries. For details, see "SRS driver and passenger airbags" on page 36 in this section. 2001 MR2 (OM17482U) 45