Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual

Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
Seat and seat belts / Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag / Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch

The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch can be used to disable the front passenger’s airbag. If you have a rearward facing child restraint system that cannot be fitted to any seat other than the front passenger seat, be sure to turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch before using it. (Refer to “To turn an airbag off”.) The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is located in the glove box.

Mitsubishi Lancer: Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp

Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp

The front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp is located in the instrument panel.

Mitsubishi Lancer: Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. The indication lamp normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the

The indication lamp normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off a few seconds later.

When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, the indication lamp will stay on to show that the front passenger’s airbag is not operational.

When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, the indication lamp goes off to show that the front passenger’s airbag is operational.

Mitsubishi Lancer: Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Warning Warning

► Do not fit any accessory that makes the indication lamp impossible to see, and do not cover the indication lamp with a sticker.
You would not be able to verify the status of the passenger airbag system.
► To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always remove the key from the ignition switch before operating a front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
Failure to do so could adversely affect the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch after turning the ignition switch from “ON” position to “LOCK” position.
The SRS airbag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy the airbag.
• Always remove the key from the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch after operating that switch. Failure to do so could lead to improper position of the front passenger’s airbag ONOFF switch.
• Do not turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch except when a rearward facing child restraint system is fitted to the front passenger seat.
• If the indication lamp does not come on when the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, do not fit a rearward facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat. We recommend you to have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• If the indication lamp remains on when the front passenger’s airbag ONOFF switch is turned ON, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger seat. We recommend you to have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

To turn an airbag off, follow these steps: 1. Insert the key into front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch, and turn it to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the ignition to the “ON” position. The front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp will stay on.

Mitsubishi Lancer: Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated and will not deploy until switched

The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated and will not deploy until switched on again.


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