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starwars
11-16-2006, 01:25 PM
Hi all, This morning when I was about to get off the highway, the seat belt sign and the passenger airbag sign suddenly went on! My seatbelt was fastened and nothing had been done. Then I released the seatbelt and re-fasten it, the sign then went off! Weird!

Anybody had the same experience as mine? I've had the CX-7 (Sport, FWD) for 12 days (bought on 11/4). Thanks!
G-Papi
11-16-2006, 01:26 PM
what package(s) did you have in the front passenger seat?
starwars
11-16-2006, 01:35 PM
what package(s) did you have in the front passenger seat?

The only thing that I had is the 8-way driver power seat, nothing else at all.

Wondering what is going on with this light on. Thanks!
G-Papi
11-16-2006, 01:37 PM
If you have something in the front seat weighing under 66 pounds, the system will not deploy the passenger airbag, with the assumption that it may be a child carseat. The airbag deactivation light will illuminate to advise the driver that the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash or rollover.

I've had camera equipment set the notification off. Heavy grocery bags will do the same.
G-Papi
11-16-2006, 01:38 PM
Any other activation is cause for a dealer check.
G-Papi
11-16-2006, 01:40 PM
See 2-58 of the owners manual
CX7_Scott
11-16-2006, 01:42 PM
It goes-on for me if I puck-up a gallon of milk and a couple of other items at the store and place them on the seat on the ride home. Annoying, but I understand why it's there.
starwars
11-16-2006, 01:45 PM
Mmh, yes, I did have my laptop and some other stuff sitting in the front seat. That might be the caues of it!

New technologies come into our life too fast!(shocked) I think I need more study to make myself used to it!(rtfm)

Thanks!
G-Papi
11-16-2006, 01:48 PM
Hint ~ I think the seatbelt minder goes off as well. Just pull it across and buckle it before putting anything in the seat.
starwars
11-16-2006, 01:55 PM
Hint ~ I think the seatbelt minder goes off as well. Just pull it across and buckle it before putting anything in the seat.

Yes, the seatbelt sign did go off. It is a good hint. I'll try that next time if I have something to put in the front seat. Thanks!