Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Status Lamp Operation

Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Status Lamp Operation

SI M 72 01 05

Safety Restraint Systems

April 2005

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Passenger Airbag Status Lamp

MODEL

R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S)

INFORMATION

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 188

This bulletin is intended to address customer questions you may receive regarding the operation of the Passenger Airbag Status Lamp after they have

consulted the Owner's Manual.

The Passenger Airbag Status Lamp is installed to meet a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulation and, is located in the

headliner near the interior light.

The Passenger Airbag Status Lamp illuminates to show that the front passenger airbag is OFF (not active). The lamp illuminates with constant

brightness regardless of day or night.

The lamp is illuminated only with the ignition in the "ON" position AND when a child in a rear facing child-restraint system is recognized.

The lamp illuminates briefly during startup and stays illuminated unless an adult or a child of sufficient size is recognized, or if the passenger seat is