Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) include a passenger airbag on/off indicator (3), which is located toward the right
outboard end of the instrument panel switch pod (1) near the base of the instrument panel center bezel. 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 switch pod unit must be replaced.
