Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Passenger Airbag Indicator and Seat Belt Reminder On When Electronic Devices (Computers, MP3 Players, Cell Phones, Etc.) Are Placed On Front Passenger Seat

Dealers should be aware that whenever certain electronic devices (computers, MP3 players, cell phones, etc.) are placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag indicator may illuminate and the seat belt reminder light/chime may also be activated. This is due to the fact that some electronic devices placed on the front passenger seat may interfere with the electric field generated by the PPS system, causing it to enable (turn ON) the passenger airbag and turn on the safety belt reminder light and chime - even though the seat is not occupied. The electronic device does not necessarily need to be turned on to cause this condition.

Please advise the customer to remove the electronic device from the front passenger seat.