Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Description and Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION
Passenger Airbag Disarm Switch
A Passenger Airbag Disarm Switch (PADS) located on the instrument panel allows the passenger side airbag module to be disarmed when certain
facing child restraint devices are being used in the right front seating position. The PADS is equipped with a key cylinder so that the switch
position can only be changed using an ignition key. When the ignition switch is in the On position and the passenger side airbag is disarmed, a
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) illuminates an "Off" indicator lamp on the face plate of the switch.
To actuate the PADS switch, insert the ignition key in the switch key cylinder. The PADS key cylinder is then rotated with the ignition key to its
clockwise stop (the key cylinder slot will be aligned with the Off indicator lamp) to disarm the passenger side airbag. When the PADS key
cylinder is rotated with the ignition key to its counterclockwise stop (the key cylinder slot will be in a vertical position), the Off indicator lamp will
be extinguished and the passenger side airbag module will once again be armed.
WARNING: THE KEY MUST ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISARM SWITCH KEY CYLINDER
AFTER THE SWITCH HAS BEEN USED. NEVER LEAVE A KEY IN THE PADS KEY CYLINDER.
The PADS cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the PADS unit must be replaced.
