Passenger Airbag Off Light

[mrkbbd]

The light on the upper console only seems to come on when I first start the car and then go off even if there is no one in the front seat. Is this normal b/c in the benz the passenger airbag off light stays on until someone sits in the seat?

[acattaneo]

its off unless you have a problem.

[stas]

ACATTANEO is right...

[xnsf]

i thought it stays on too...

[trueX5er]

The X5 does not have a smart passenger airbag, I think. No sensors. When you start the car, along with most dash lights, it will illuminate to check the status. It will go off, unless you have a problem, which is when the car would not be safe to drive, so take it to the dealer asap. Airbag issue could = 1. airbag won't work. 2. It will inflate improperly. 3. or something else really bad. Not good!
Your benz has a passenger sensing system.
Hope this helps!

[xnsf]

actually i think only 2006s have the passenger airbag sensor. when i had an x3 loaner, that light never went out when nobody was in the passenger seat

[trueX5er]

That still dosen't make sense, because the light is supposed to illuminate, then turn off on mine, which is a pre facelift

[xnsf]

you have the indicator light on the overhead console?

[trueX5er]

Originally Posted by mrkbbd

The light on the upper console

Doh!
Didn't see that...
No, I don't have a light.

[xnsf]

which indicator were you talking about?