Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Description and Operation

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT IP MODULE DISABLE SWITCH

The Instrument Panel (IP) module disable switch is a manual 2-position key switch located inside the vehicle. The IP module disable switch allows the vehicle operator the ability to enable or disable the IP module (passenger frontal air bag). The vehicle operator should disable the IP module if there is a rear-facing child seat installed or no occupant in the front passenger seat. The IP module disable switch interfaces with the Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM) to request the enabling or disabling of the IP module. The occupants are notified of the enabling or disabling of the IP module via the IP module disable switch ON/OFF indicator located on the console.