Acura 2008 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 38)

This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
with the airbag.
Be aware that objects placed on the
front seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the front
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag off indicator
may come on and off repeatedly if
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutoff threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in front, move the seat as far
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
If the indicator comes on with no
front seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interfering
with the weight sensors. Look for
and remove:
Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
Any object(s), such as a folded-
down back seat, that are touching
the rear of the seat-back.
How the Passenger Airbag Off
Indicator Works
not mean
Additional Information About Your Airbags
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
U.S. Canada
2008 MDX
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