When does the passenger airbag warning light go off?
The light goes off when the seat is occupied by a passenger or item of sufficient weight to have the supplemental restraint system function to its full potential. So, in the US, light on with empty seat and light off with weight on seat means the warning light system is functioning normally.
Is the SRS light on when the airbag is disabled?
The airbag is also disabled if no passenger sits at the passenger seat but there is no need to indicate this with the warning light (it would be distracting as mentioned before). According to the manual, the centre console SRS light only remains on if the passenger airbag is disabled because of an MB child seat is installed.
Why is my airbag light on in the front seat?
The passenger occupancy is weight sensitive to ensure that you don’t have more than the required weight on your front seat. This sensor ensures that babies on the front seat don’t get their airbags crashing on the infants head during an accident, but your adult buddies are guaranteed a bag of air to the face should things fall apart.
How can I tell if my airbag sensor is working?
To determine if the sensor is working okay, first check the “Passenger Airbag Off” indicator. If the seat is vacant, this light should be on. When the seat is occupied it should turn off implying that the airbag system is online and functioning. If the light is off when the seat is vacant or vice-versa, there could be a problem with the sensor.
According to the owner’s manual there are indicator lights next to it to indicate when the passenger SRS system including front and side airbags and the belt pre-tensioner, has been disabled (adjacent warning light remains on) and re-enabled ( different adjacent light remains on for a short time).
Where is the button to turn off the airbag light?
This is the first thing you should check when you want to remove the airbag light. Maybe someone before you turned it to Off by mistake, which will make the airbag light stay on in most cars. This button is usually on the dashboard on the passenger side, and you may see it if you open the passenger door or the glove box.
What causes an airbag light to come on?
Top 3 of the Most Common Causes 1 Airbag Clock Spring Damage 2 Passenger Occupancy Sensor Damage 3 Airbag Backup Battery Depleted
Is the seat belt light the same as the airbag light?
In some model cars, the seat belt light is the same as the airbag light. This means people are familiar with seeing this light as a warning about their seat belt.
Why does my airbag warning light go off when I Turn on the car?
Every time you turn on the car, the computer in the vehicle checks the system. The light comes on for a few seconds and then goes off to show that it’s working. If it remains on, then there’s a problem with the system, and the airbag may not deploy in an accident.
In some model cars, the seat belt light is the same as the airbag light. This means people are familiar with seeing this light as a warning about their seat belt.
What does an illuminated airbag light mean?
All the same, the most important thing to know is that, an illuminated airbag light indicates a problem in the SRS system. This means that airbags might not deploy in the event of an accident.