Pass Airbag On/Off Indicator: Description
Early production vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include a passenger airbag on/off indicator (3), which is located in the right outboard end of the upper switch pod (2) near the top of the instrument panel lower center bezel (1). The passenger airbag on/off indicator consists of a molded plastic housing and a rectangular dark translucent outer lens.
The opaque text PASS AIRBAG OFF and an opaque International Control and Display Symbol icon for Passenger Airbag Off or Not Available are imprinted on the back of the lens within the indicator. The dark outer lens prevents the indicator text and icon from being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. An amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the lens causes the text and icon to appear silhouetted against an amber field through the translucent lens when the indicator is illuminated from behind by the LED.
The passenger airbag on/off indicator cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if ineffective or damaged, the upper switch pod unit must be replaced. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH POD UPPER - REMOVAL) .