Airbag Off sensor

None that I can think of. The only downside is if you put something heavy enough on the seat that it turns the airbag *ON*, and then you get into an accident - then you have to pay to replace more airbags and more pieces of your dashboard. I could also see potential danger from improperly secured cargo flying around, or being knocked around by an airbag.

 

The sensor is just a scale, it's set at a pre programmed weight to turn on the airbag. There's no sensor other than the weight scale/sensor.

 

Just plug the seat belt in and the problem disappears. You can also use it to hold down your rather heavy bag.

 

Ah, you've met the missus

 

I wonder about being able to turn the airbag on? I had a slim 5th grader in the seat and the airbag sensor said, "off"? I no longer let her sit in the passenger seat. But I too have had to move one of my bags to the floor because it wanted the seatbelt on. hmmm?

 

I so want to make a comment but my conscience has gotten the better of me

 

In that case, you don't want to turn the airbag on; a small person (whether adult or child) is more likely to be hurt by the airbag, especially in relatively low-speed collisions when they otherwise would have walked away fine. Having the car turn it off automatically is a safety feature that prevents them from getting hurt. With their lower mass, it's fairly likely that the seatbelt will do a pretty good job of keeping them restrained in an accident.

That said, it's still generally safer in the back seat, even with the airbag off.

 

Thanks.

 

I put my Bichon on the front seat and the Pri asks for a seatbelt. He's only 15-17 pounds.

I apologize in advance…but I just had to include a piccie of the Pri Pup!

 

Cute