Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
Pickup and Extended Cab Only
The Supplemental Restraint IP Module Switch is a manual two-position key switch located in the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel.
This switch gives the vehicle operator the ability to enable or disable supplemental restraint IP module (Passenger Front Air Bag) deployment should the
vehicle be involved in a severe frontal collision. The vehicle operator may choose to disable the supplemental restraint IP module if there is no occupant
in the front seat, or if there is a child in a rear-facing child seat in the front seat.
The manual key-switch operates in two positions. When the key is vertical, the switch is in the OFF position and the supplemental restraint IP module is
in the suppressed (disabled) state. In the suppressed state, the supplemental restraint IP module will not deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision.
When the key is horizontal, the switch is in the ON position and the supplemental restraint IP module is in the nonsuppressed (enabled) state. In the
nonsuppressed state, the supplemental restraint IP module will deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision. The key-switch assembly also includes a
backlit switch cover which illuminates when the headlights are on.
The IP Module switch is directly interfaced to the supplemental restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). The SDM senses the state of the IP
Module switch. When the switch is in the ON position, the SDM enables possible deployment of the supplemental restraint IP module. When the switch
is in the OFF position, the SDM disables or inhibits possible deployment of the supplemental restraint IP module.
