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gaijingirl · 09-24-2010, 07:43 AM

I think in most newer cars, the passenger side airbags will turn off if the weight in the seat is under a certain amount...I believe it is as a protection to kids under a certain weight limit. You should be able to read about it in your user manual.

I know in my car, if the sensors in the passenger side sense there is something in the passenger seat under, I think, 45 lbs, a light comes on saying airbags are off.

So, you could maybe feel somewhat more comfortable if you knew this was the case with your car and you had a passenger side booster seat, rather than a console seat. Although I know backseat is probably safest. (My dog gets sad back there too....he lives for his "rides").

09-24-2010, 07:43 AM	#3
gaijingirl YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	I think in most newer cars, the passenger side airbags will turn off if the weight in the seat is under a certain amount...I believe it is as a protection to kids under a certain weight limit. You should be able to read about it in your user manual. I know in my car, if the sensors in the passenger side sense there is something in the passenger seat under, I think, 45 lbs, a light comes on saying airbags are off. So, you could maybe feel somewhat more comfortable if you knew this was the case with your car and you had a passenger side booster seat, rather than a console seat. Although I know backseat is probably safest. (My dog gets sad back there too....he lives for his "rides").