AIRBAG SYSTEM DETAILS AIRBAG CUT-OFF SWITCH

  1. FUNCTION

    1. The airbag cut off switch cylinder sub-assembly can be used if deployment of the instrument panel passenger airbag without door assembly is undesirable.

    2. The airbag cut off switch cylinder sub-assembly can be operated by the door control transmitter assembly*2 or the mechanical key, which is supplied with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly*1. Once the airbag cut off switch cylinder sub-assembly is turned to OFF, the instrument panel passenger airbag without door assembly will be disabled, regardless of any collision that occurs.

      *1: Models with entry and start system

      *2: Models without entry and start system

    3. If the instrument panel passenger airbag without door assembly has been disabled, the AIRBAG OFF indicator light in the telltale light assembly illuminates to inform the driver.

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    4. The table below shows whether the airbags and seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger are enabled or disabled, and the AIRBAG ON/OFF indicator condition according to the airbag cut off switch cylinder status.

      Item

      Airbag Cut Off Switch Cylinder Status

      ON

      OFF

      Failure

      Front Passenger

      Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag without Door Assembly

      ○

      X

      X

      Front Seat Airbag Assembly

      ○

      ○

      ○

      Seat Belt Pretensioner

      ○

      ○

      ○

      AIRBAG ON Indicator Light

      ○

      X

      X

      AIRBAG OFF Indicator Light

      X

      ○

      ○

      ○: Indicates airbag enabled (for airbag or pretensioners), or indicates light is on (for indicator light)

      X: Indicates airbag disabled (for airbag or pretensioners), or indicates light is off (for indicator light)