System Check

Check that the passenger's air bag OFF indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.

Check that it illuminates for approximately seven seconds and then goes out.

In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger's (front) air bag is not operational.

• The occupant classification-ECU and weight sensor sense 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passenger seat.
• The front passenger's seat is not occupied.
  Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag OFF Indicator Light

  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.