Dodge 2010 Nitro - Manual (Page 67)

For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be
illuminated indicating that the passenger Advanced
Front Airbag is turned off and will not inflate.
NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an
occupant classification system, children 12 years and
younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in
an appropriate child restraint (refer to “Child Re-
straints”).
WARNING!
Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an
airbag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air-
bag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a
rear-facing infant seat.
Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System
Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status
Adult OFF ON
Child ON OFF
Grocery Bags,
Heavy Briefcases
and Other Rela-
tively Light Ob-
jects
ON OFF
Empty or Very
Light Objects
OFF* OFF
* Since the system senses weight, some small objects
will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.
Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD
Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding
in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight
is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door
or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may
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