Passenger-Side Air Bag Deactivate (Pad) Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2002 Ford Excursion, and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PAD switch is located in instrument panel, on right-side of climate controls. PAD switch contains a light emitting diode that indicates when PAD switch is activated (passenger-side air bag is disabled). PAD switch is activated and deactivated, using vehicle ignition key. PAD switch allows the vehicle operator to deactivate the passenger-side air bag whenever an infant seat is being used in the passenger front seat.