Passenger Side Airbag Disable?

PDLOUNGE · 10-27-2006, 03:13 AM

Hey Sky Fans,

I have a Sky on order and hopefully will be driving it before Thanksgiving. I rented a Crossfire Covertible and it had a passenger side airbag switch to turn it off. I have two daughters, five and seven, and will want to occasionally take them with me.

Question: Can you turn the off the passenger side airbag, and if so, is there anything in the owners manual discussing child passengers?

Thanks
Pdlounge

YedraSky · 10-27-2006, 05:08 AM

If your daughters weigh more then 30 pounds no, it is automatically turned on. There are several pages on airbags and the dangers and benefits.

cjegg · 10-27-2006, 07:07 AM

The weight is actually ~60-90lbs although I'm not sure of the exact number. My son is ~60lbs and with his car seat the air bag is still off. You may want to do some research as well on the neccesity of the feature. There where some articles on the site regarding this and some government studies that indicated the risk if any, was much lower then what is advertised. You'll have to make your own decision on that, but both my kids enjoy top down driving in the sky.

SKYGAZR · 10-27-2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDLOUNGE

Hey Sky Fans,

I have a Sky on order and hopefully will be driving it before Thanksgiving. I rented a Crossfire Covertible and it had a passenger side airbag switch to turn it off. I have two daughters, five and seven, and will want to occasionally take them with me.

Question: Can you turn the off the passenger side airbag, and if so, is there anything in the owners manual discussing child passengers?

Thanks
Pdlounge

All 2007 Sky's have the gel pack sensor in the passenger seat (AKA Passenger Sensing System). If nobody is in the seat, the airbag system is off.

If anyone under 90lbs is in the seat, the airbag system is off.

Anyone over 90lbs the system turns on automatically.

Hope that helps!

SKYtime · 10-27-2006, 10:01 AM

The SKY passenger seat sensor is not solely related to weight. I understand that it is actually a mathematical algorhythm that takes into account both weight and seat position. Accordingly, depending on the distance the seat is from the airbag, it might come on if a 90 lb. person was in the seat sometimes and may not others.

SKY Spy · 10-27-2006, 11:29 AM

Here are a few links for your information:

Click HERE for a GM TV Video Demonstrating how it works

Click HERE for GM's Description of the System

Also note that the system is smart enough to know if a child seat, a box or just a heavy bag is on the seat. The pad inside the seat will give data depending on the shape of the object on the seat and if there are "weird" pressure points to determine if it is a person or just an item.

HTH...

Regards,

BA...

SKYtime · 10-27-2006, 12:05 PM

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

usmc · 10-27-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY Spy

Here are a few links for your information:

Click HERE for a GM TV Video Demonstrating how it works

Click HERE for GM's Description of the System

Also note that the system is smart enough to know if a child seat, a box or just a heavy bag is on the seat. The pad inside the seat will give data depending on the shape of the object on the seat and if there are "weird" pressure points to determine if it is a person or just an item.

HTH...

Regards,

BA...

you mean this thing can tell the difference between my butt and a bag of groceries!? what about skinny butts vs big butts? didn't realize there was so much tech in my passenger seat. Wish they would used some of that money for lumbar support on the driver side instead.

Rick Tinley Park · 10-27-2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc

you mean this thing can tell the difference between my butt and a bag of groceries!?

Good point -- face it; what was in the bags of groceries is gonna be part of my butt soon enough!

10-27-2006, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
PDLOUNGE Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Just outside of Sacramento, CA Posts: 65 My Photos: (0)	Passenger Side Airbag Disable? Hey Sky Fans, I have a Sky on order and hopefully will be driving it before Thanksgiving. I rented a Crossfire Covertible and it had a passenger side airbag switch to turn it off. I have two daughters, five and seven, and will want to occasionally take them with me. Question: Can you turn the off the passenger side airbag, and if so, is there anything in the owners manual discussing child passengers? Thanks Pdlounge

10-27-2006, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
YedraSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 108 My Photos: (0)	If your daughters weigh more then 30 pounds no, it is automatically turned on. There are several pages on airbags and the dangers and benefits. __________________ YedraSky *Matilda* Vin #6839 Sunburst Yellow Arrived 8/21/2006 Delivered 9/1/2006 Performance Suppension Package XM-AM-FM-Mp3 CD Chrome Wheels Decklid Spoiler

10-27-2006, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
cjegg First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. California Delta Posts: 132 My Photos: (0)	The weight is actually ~60-90lbs although I'm not sure of the exact number. My son is ~60lbs and with his car seat the air bag is still off. You may want to do some research as well on the neccesity of the feature. There where some articles on the site regarding this and some government studies that indicated the risk if any, was much lower then what is advertised. You'll have to make your own decision on that, but both my kids enjoy top down driving in the sky. __________________ Black Black Top & Tan int. 5spd LSD 6 Disc Spoiler Home on 7/11 Vin #3778

10-27-2006, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	The SKY passenger seat sensor is not solely related to weight. I understand that it is actually a mathematical algorhythm that takes into account both weight and seat position. Accordingly, depending on the distance the seat is from the airbag, it might come on if a 90 lb. person was in the seat sometimes and may not others. __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

10-27-2006, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,894 My Photos: (47)	Here is some info... Here are a few links for your information: Click HERE for a GM TV Video Demonstrating how it works Click HERE for GM's Description of the System Also note that the system is smart enough to know if a child seat, a box or just a heavy bag is on the seat. The pad inside the seat will give data depending on the shape of the object on the seat and if there are "weird" pressure points to determine if it is a person or just an item. HTH... Regards, BA... __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

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10-27-2006, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	Good info. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

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