Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
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Seat Occupant Sensor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Restraints - Erratic Passenger Air Bag Lamp Operation
ELECTRICAL
EL005-06
Title:
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR LAMP
Models:
'04 - '05 Camry, Highlander, & Solara,
'05 Matrix & Corolla
April 5, 2005
Introduction
The passenger airbag indicator lamp may switch from ON to OFF for front seat passengers weighing approximately less than 100 pounds, depending on
their seating position. It is important for the front seat passengers to know that proper operation of the advanced frontal airbag system is highly
dependent on the pressure placed on the seat bottom. Situations that add or subtract sensed weight can result in occupant misclassification. To minimize
this situation:
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Check seating posture.
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Passengers should be seated upright with their back against the seat back and feet on the floor.
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Check loading conditions.
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Extra weight from items, such as bags or groceries or toys, hanging on the seat back can add to the sensed weight of the front seat passenger.
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A rear seat passenger lifting the front seat with their legs, objects placed under the front seat, or the front seatback in contact with the rear seat
can subtract from the sensed weight of the front seat passenger.
If the passenger airbag indicator lamp continues to switch ON to OFF after checking the above conditions, perform the following repair procedure.
NOTE:
The safest place for children is in the rear seat. Please note that Toyota recommends that you never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
passenger seat, even if the passenger "Airbag OFF" lamp is illuminated. Please refer to you Owner's Manual for additional details.
Applicable Vehicles
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2004 - 2005 model year Camry, Highlander, and Solara vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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2005 model year Matrix and Corolla vehicles produced BEFORE the Production
Change Effective VINs shown.
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from
the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
