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.
Telltale Lamp Activation: Notes
The Telltale Lamp indicates the Passenger Airbag (PAB) enabled and disabled status based on occupant status of passenger seat. If the passenger seat is empty or occupied with child (or child seat), the Passenger Airbag is disabled and the Telltale Lamp is turned ON to inform the driver that the PAB is disabled. As soon as operating voltage is applied to the SRSCM ignition input, the SRSCM activates telltale lamp prove out. OCS will send an defect status to the SRSCM as a default setting for passenger airbag deployment during the prove out period. Occupant status information and telltale status are as below table.
| Occupant Status | Telltale Lamp | PAB |
|---|---|---|
| Empty | ON | Disabled |
| Child (Small Occupant) | ON | Disabled |
| Adult (Large Occupant) | OFF | Enabled |
| Defect | ON | Enabled |
After ignition on, telltale lamp will turn on for 4 seconds and turn off for 4 seconds during the initialization phase and be turned off afterward until receipt of first valid suppression message from OCS system.
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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.