Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Status Lamp Operation
SI M 72 01 05Safety Restraint Systems
April 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Passenger Airbag Status Lamp
MODEL
R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S)
INFORMATION
This bulletin is intended to address customer questions you may receive regarding the operation of the Passenger Airbag Status Lamp after they have consulted the Owner's Manual.
The Passenger Airbag Status Lamp is installed to meet a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulation and, is located in the headliner near the interior light.
The Passenger Airbag Status Lamp illuminates to show that the front passenger airbag is OFF (not active). The lamp illuminates with constant brightness regardless of day or night.
The lamp is illuminated only with the ignition in the "ON" position AND when a child in a rear facing child-restraint system is recognized.
The lamp illuminates briefly during startup and stays illuminated unless an adult or a child of sufficient size is recognized, or if the passenger seat is unoccupied.