Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The RCM controls the state of the PAD indicator via the HS-CAN and I-CAN . The PAD indicator state is based on information the OCS provides to the RCM . When the passenger airbag is activated, the PAD indicator displays ON. If the RCM has deactivated the passenger airbag, the PAD indicator displays OFF.
When the ignition is first turned ON, the RCM briefly activates both the ON and OFF LEDs in the PAD indicator to prove out the indicator function and verify proper PAD indicator operation to the front occupants.
The following table indicates the passenger airbag and PAD indicator status based on the size of the front passenger seat occupant.