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And here is what the bulletin states:
#12-09-41-002B: Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat - (Jul 23, 2014)
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[HR][/HR]Some customers may comment about 5 slow chimes, with no obvious reason. If the customer would check the PPS display, they would notice the passenger seat belt indicator is illuminated.
Dealers should be aware that when certain conductive objects are placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag indicator may illuminate. The seat belt reminder light/chime may also be activated.
Examples of objects that could enable the airbag include:
Because this vehicle is equipped with low risk passenger airbags, the PPS system is designed to turn the airbag on for most front seat occupants and turn the airbag off for small children in child seats. The system works by detecting the capacitance of the object on the seat, not the objects weight; and certain conductive objects will enable the airbag. The passenger seat belt reminder system is active when the passenger airbag is on.
#12-09-41-002B: Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat - (Jul 23, 2014)
| Subject: | Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat | |
| Models: | 2012-2015 Buick Verano | |
| 2013-2015 Buick Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal | ||
| 2013-2015 Cadillac ATS, CTS, SRX, XTS | ||
| 2014 Cadillac ELR | ||
| 2012-2015 Chevrolet Cruze | ||
| 2013-2015 Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu, Traverse, Volt | ||
| 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala, Impala Limited, Caprice PPV, SS | ||
| 2013-2015 GMC Acadia, Terrain |
[HR][/HR]Some customers may comment about 5 slow chimes, with no obvious reason. If the customer would check the PPS display, they would notice the passenger seat belt indicator is illuminated.
Dealers should be aware that when certain conductive objects are placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag indicator may illuminate. The seat belt reminder light/chime may also be activated.
Examples of objects that could enable the airbag include:
- Computers, Electronic Tablets
- Charging and Audio Cables
- Cell Phones
- Tech 2®
- Large Container of Liquid
- Groceries
Because this vehicle is equipped with low risk passenger airbags, the PPS system is designed to turn the airbag on for most front seat occupants and turn the airbag off for small children in child seats. The system works by detecting the capacitance of the object on the seat, not the objects weight; and certain conductive objects will enable the airbag. The passenger seat belt reminder system is active when the passenger airbag is on.
