FORD 2013 F-150 v.3 - Manual (Page 57)

• Restart your vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person
and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.
• If the passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp remains lit even
after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.
Occupant
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag
Empty
OFF: Lit
Disabled
ON: Unlit
Child
OFF: Lit
Disabled
ON: Unlit
Adult
OFF: Unlit
Enabled
ON: Lit
Note: When the passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp is
illuminated, the passenger side airbag (seat mounted) 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.
If you think that the state of the passenger airbag status indicator lamp
is incorrect, check for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat
• Objects between the seat cushion and the center console
(if equipped)
• Objects hanging off the seat back
• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)
• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
56 Supplementary Restraints System
2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA (fus)