Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnosis System [12/2019 - 10/2022]
- CHECK DLC3
- Check the DLC3.
Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION [12/2019 - ]
- Check the DLC3.
- FUNCTION OF PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF INDICATOR
- Initial check
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator comes on for approximately 4 seconds, then turns off for approximately 2 seconds.
- Approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator will indicate ON/OFF depending on the following conditions.INDICATOR OPERATION
Front Passenger Seat Condition Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator SRS Warning Light ON Indicator OFF Indicator Vacant OFF ON OFF Adult*1 is seated ON OFF OFF Child*2 is seated ON or OFF*2 OFF or ON*2 OFF Child restraint system is installed OFF ON OFF Occupant classification system failure OFF ON ON - *1: The system judges a person of average adult weight or more as an adult. If a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize them as an adult depending on their physique and posture.
- *2: The system may not recognize a child or a child in a child restraint system as a child depending on factors such as the positioning of the child restraint system or the child's physique or posture.
HINT:
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator illuminates based on the following timing chart in order to check the indicator light circuit.
- When the occupant classification system has a malfunction, both the SRS warning light and passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") come on. In this case, check for airbag system DTCs first.
- Initial check
- PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF INDICATOR CHECK
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check that the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("ON" and "OFF") comes on for approximately 4 seconds, then turns off for approximately 2 seconds.
HINT:
Refer to the indicator operation table in Function of Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator for the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator operation when the ignition switch is turned to ON and approximately 6 seconds elapse.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.