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.
Front Passenger Airbag Indication (2007)
In order to indicate the status of the front passenger airbag, the vehicle is equipped with a passenger airbag warning lamp (PAD). The warning lamp is located in the roof console and is directly connected to the supplemental restraint system module (SRS).
The supplemental restraint system module (SRS) turns the warning lamp on or off depending on whether the front passenger airbag is disabled.
If there is a front passenger airbag switch installed (market dependent) and it is used to disable the airbag, the front passenger airbag warning lamp (PAD) lights.
The warning lamp goes out when the airbag is enabled.
If an occupant weight sensor (OWS) is installed (market-dependent), the warning light airbag passenger (PAD) is lit when the airbag is deactivated.
The warning lamp goes out when the airbag is enabled.
Reason the passenger airbag warning lamp (PAD) lights could also be:
- malfunction of the switch for the front passenger airbag, causing the supplemental restraint system module (SRS) to disable the front passenger airbag.
- malfunction of the occupant weight sensor (OWS), causing the supplemental restraint system module (SRS) to disable the front passenger airbag.
- other problems that affect function of the SRS-system.
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Disclosure: Verified tool recommendations may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
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.