• A detection device is located within the front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system determines whether the passenger airbag system should activate or deactivate.

• The indicator light on the overhead console illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ( ) to indicate the front passenger airbag system is deactivated.

• The overhead console air bag warning light connects to the ODS.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person other than what the system judges to be a properly seated adult (upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and feet on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ( ) indicator will turn on and the front passenger’s air bag will not be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.

You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ( ) indicator on the overhead console. This system detects the conditions 1–4 in the following table and activates or deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

Always make sure that you and all vehicle occupants sit and restrain themselves properly (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the safety belt correctly) for the most effective protection from the air bag and safety belt.

The ODS may not function properly if the passenger takes actions that defeat the detection system. These actions include:

• Failing to sit in an upright position.

• Leaning against the door or center console.

• Sitting towards the sides or the front of the seat.

• Putting legs on the instrument panel or resting them on other locations which reduce the passenger weight on the front seat.

• Improperly wearing the safety belt.

• Reclining the seatback.