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Front Passenger Sensing

The front passenger sensing system is part of an advanced restraints

system and gives the following, in addition to the restraints system.

Front passenger sensing is designed to meet the regulatory

requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208

and is designed to set the front passenger’s front airbag to OFF under

certain conditions.

The system works with sensors which are installed in the front

passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of

a correctly seated passenger and determine if the front passenger’s

front airbag should be set to ON or OFF.

If it is necessary to modify the advanced restraints system to

accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your Aston Martin

Dealer at the phone number shown in the dealer directory of this

owner’s guide.

Front passenger sensing will set the front passenger’s front airbag to

OFF if:

• The front passenger seat is unoccupied

• A child is present or a child is present in a child seat which is

installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions

• A front passenger takes their weight off of the seat for a period of

time

If the front passenger seat is

occupied and the sensing system has

set the passenger’s front airbag to

OFF, the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol

(A) will come ON and stay ON to

show that the front passenger front

airbag is OFF.

Front passenger sensing will set the

front passenger’s front airbag to ON

anytime the system senses that a

person of adult size is sitting

correctly in the front passenger seat.

In some cases a small child placed in a child seat will not set the

PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol to ON. If this occurs the passenger airbag

status will be as described above for an empty seat, i.e. passenger seat

airbag ‘OFF’ and the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol OFF.

The passenger sensing system may detect small or medium

objects placed on the seat base. For most objects which are on the

passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will be set to OFF. Even

though the passenger airbag is set to OFF, the PASS AIRBAG OFF

symbol may or may not come ON according to the table above.

The PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol will come ON for a short period

when the ignition is switched ON to confirm it is ready.

Passenger Seat Airbag PASS AIRBAG OFF Lamp

Empty OFF OFF

Child + child seat OFF ON

Adult ON OFF

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Seating Position

Warning: Always sit upright against the seat back, with your

feet on the floor. If you do not sit correctly or with the seat back

reclined too far this can take off weight from the seat base and

affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system,

resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.

Warning: Incorrect installation of a child seat may cause the

passenger sensing system to leave the front airbag set to ON.

Always make sure that child seats are correctly installed on the

seat. Read the child seat manufacture’s installation instructions.

Warning: Even with the advanced restraints system, children

aged 12 and under should be correctly restrained in the rear

seats.

Warning: Do not stow objects in seat back pocket, the seat

base front pocket or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the

front passenger seat.

Warning: Do not place objects underneath the front

passenger seat or between the seat and the centre console.

Warning: Check the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol for correct

airbag status.

Warning: Failure to follow these instructions can interfere

with the front passenger seat sensing system.

Warning: Any alteration or modification to the front

passenger seat may affect the performance of the front

passenger sensing system.

After all passengers have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts,

its very important that they continue to sit correctly. A correctly

seated passenger sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and

centred on the seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on

the floor. Sitting incorrectly can increase the chance of injury in a

crash event. For example, if a passenger slouches, lies down, turns

sideways, sits forward, leans forward or side ways, or puts one or both

feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat and the

PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol is ON, it is possible that the person is not

sitting correctly in the seat.

If this happens:

1. Set the ignition to OFF. Ask the person to place the seat back in

the full upright position.

2. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centred on the seat

cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.

3. Start the engine and have the person stay in this position for

about two minutes. This will let the system to detect that person

and set the passenger’s front airbag to ON.

4. If the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol stays ON even after this, the

person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.

If you think that the status of the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol is

incorrect, check for the following:

• Objects

• Lodged underneath the seat.

• Between the seat cushion and the centre console.

• Hanging off the seat back.

• Stowed in the seat back document pocket.

• Placed on the passenger's lap.

• Cargo interference with the seat.

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat.

• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat.

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These conditions can cause the weight of a correctly seated passenger

to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system.

The person in the front passenger seat can appear heavier or lighter

due to the conditions described.

If the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol is ON, do the following:

The driver and adult passengers should check for any objects that

may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo

interfering with the seat.

If objects are lodged or cargo is interfering with the seat take the

following steps to remove the obstruction:

1. Set the ignition to OFF.

2. Check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger

seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

3. Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).

4. Start the engine.

5. Wait at least two minutes and verify that the PASS AIRBAG OFF

symbol is no longer ON.

If the PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol stays ON, this may or may not be a

problem due to the front passenger sensing system. Do not attempt

to repair or service the system. Take the vehicle immediately to the

nearest Aston Martin Dealer.

Determining if the System is Operational

The warning symbol in the instrument cluster shows the status of the

system. A problem with the system is shown by one or more of the

following:

• The warning symbol will either flash or stay ON.

• The warning symbol will not come ON immediately after the

ignition is set to ON.

If either of these conditions occur, even intermittently, have the

restraint system serviced at your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.

Unless serviced, the system may not operate correctly in a collision.

Tether Anchors

Warning: An infant or child that is not properly restrained

can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Seat belts are

designed for adults and larger children; infants and smaller

children must be restrained in an approved child safety seat.

Warning: Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by correctly installed child

restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult

seatbelts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to

the vehicle.

Warning: Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions. Not following the child-seat manufacturer’s

instructions when installing the child seat is dangerous.

Warning: Make sure the child seat tether strap is free from

obstructions above and below. Do not place any items on the

tether strap between the child seat and the tether anchor point.

Do not place tether strap over any items between the child seat

and the tether anchor point.

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