F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation
The Passenger Air Bag Defeat (PAD) switch:
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Allows the passenger air bag deployment circuit to be disabled by inserting the ignition key into the PAD switch lock cylinder and turning the key.
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Should be used whenever a child safety seat is being used in the front passenger seating position.
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Contains a Light Emitting Diode (LED) that indicates when the PAD switch is activated.
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Is located on the center instrument panel just below the climate control vent.