ChevyMgr

#08-09-41-007: 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 - (Jun 26, 2008)


Subject: 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


Models: 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 Cadillac CTS

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Impala

2009 GMC Acadia

2009 Saturn OUTLOOK




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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.

Cajun

Isn't that special.....what if you put the device on the seat AFTER you drive off...?

Cajun

Snoopy

Can I assume the 09' still has the fold down seat? If so, will that prevent SOME of the problem.......depending on weight?

When I am driving alone, I frequently fold down the passenger seat and use it for a table.....laptop, drink, etc. I've also use it down to haul some 2x4's. Haven't had the problem mentioned....but I have an 06'.

ChevyMgr

Snoopy,

I believe the Passenger Presence Sensor is different in 2009 and that's why the bulletin is only for that model year. This should not affect 2006-2008 models.

NickHHRSS

So here is theb question my wife asked as we are looking at an HHR for her too: What if an eight year old is sitting in the front seat with an MP3 player on and it is defective?

Many children at that age shouldn't have the airbag deploy on them, but god forbid we hear Hannah Montana or the Cheetah girls for the umpteenth time.

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

Doesn’t really solve the problem now does it?

I would have to agree.

Jeff®

I bet the designers didn't see that one comming out of left field.

I gotta ask, where did you get that avitar? LOL!

ChevyMgr

Google search for "free avatars". I couldn't tell you the site though.