Operation Manual

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-25
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The passenger’s seat occupant classification
sensor system is attached to the front passen-
ger seat cushion and provides the airbag con-
trol unit with information regarding the
occupant on the front passenger seat. The air-
bag control unit controls deployment of the
passenger’s front airbag in accordance with
the information it receives from this system.
The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
in an impact when the system senses no occu-
pant on the front passenger’s seat or a child in
a child restraint system. In this case, the pas-
senger’s airbag off indicator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on
page 4-25.
If there is a problem involving the passen-
ger’s seat occupant classification sensor sys-
tem, the SRS warning light in the instrument
panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning
light” page 4-26.
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The passenger’s airbag off indicator is
located in the instrument panel.
• Do not place metallic objects or luggage
under the front seat.
 If the vehicle is involved in a severe
impact, have the SRS sensor inspected by
a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Passenger’s seat occupant clas-
sification sensor system
WARNING
WARNING
 If any of the following conditions occur,
you should immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as
soon as possible:
• The SRS warning light does not initially
come on when the electric motor switch
is turned to the “ON” or “START” posi-
tion.
• The SRS warning light does not go out
after several seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while
you are driving.
 To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu-
pant classification sensor system can sense
correctly, observe the following instruc-
tions. Failure to follow these instructions
can adversely affect the performance of
the passenger’s airbag system.
• Adjust the seat to the correct position,
and sit well back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
necessary.
• Never have more than one person (adult
or child) sitting on the seat.
• Do not place anything between the seat
and the floor console.
• When attaching a child restraint system,
secure it firmly.
• Do not place luggage or other objects on
the seat.
• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.
• Do not modify or replace the seat and
seat belt.
• Do not place luggage or other objects
under the seat.
• Do not place and use an electronic device
such as a computer on the seat.
• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other objects into
it.
• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.
• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it
and dry the seat immediately.
 If the vehicle is involved in a severe
impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by
a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Passenger’s airbag off indicator
WARNING
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