Buick Encore: Airbag System / If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant
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If a person of adult size is sitting in the
front outboard passenger seat, but the OFF
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Use the following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag (if equipped):
- Turn the vehicle off.
- Remove any additional material from the
seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
- Place the seatback in the fully upright
position.
- Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended.
- Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for two to
three minutes after the ON indicator
is lit.
Warning
If the front outboard passenger airbag is
turned off for an adult-sized occupant,
the airbag will not be able to inflate and
help protect that person in a crash, resulting in an increased risk of serious
injury or even death. An adult-sized
occupant should not ride in the front
outboard passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag OFF indicator is lit.
If a child restraint has been installed and
the ON indicator is lit:
Turn the vehicle off.
Remove the child restraint from the
vehicle.
Remove any additional items from the
seat such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers...
Seat belts help keep the passenger in
position on the seat during vehicle
maneuvers and braking, which helps the
passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status...
Other information:
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which cannot be seen or smelled.
Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idles in areas with poor
ventilation (parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block underbody
airflow or tail pipes)...
The front passenger seatback folds flat.
Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to carry
longer objects, such as skis, be sure any
such cargo is not near an airbag. In a
crash, an inflating airbag might force that
object toward a person. This could cause
severe injury or even death...