B3000 DS Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
AIR BAG SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The air bag system is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat occupants in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt
system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full advantages of the system.
Air Bag System Component View
Air bag system components are shown in the illustration.
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch
The passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch:
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is located on the left hand side of the ash tray.
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contains a light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when the PAD switch is activated (air bag disabled).
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allows the passenger air bag deployment circuit to be disabled using the ignition key.
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should be used whenever a child safety seat is being used in the front passenger seating position.
