Acura 2011 TSX Sport Wagon - Manual (Page 45)

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Side Airbag Cutoff System
To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side
airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:
The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front •
passenger seat.
The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the
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deployment path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator
comes on.
Side Airbag Off Indicator Î P.47
Side Airbag Off Indicator
If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few
seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be
turned on, and the indicator will go off.
If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit
properly restrained in a rear seat.
Side Airbag Cutoff System
The sensors that monitor the front passenger's
height and body position may not work if:
The seat-back is wet •
The passenger is touching a metal or other •
electrical conductive object
A seat cushion is on the seat
•
The passenger is wearing excessively thick •
clothing
Sensors that
monitor the
passenger’s height.
Sensors that monitor
the passenger’s position.
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