Does the RX8 have a switch to shut off the passenger side airbag?
 

Just curious.

-Eric

Re: Does the RX8 have a switch to shut off the passenger side airbag?
 

No, it does not. I asked the dealer that question before I bought mine. Usually the airbag switch is only on 2 seaters. You can pull the airbag fuse but I wouldn't suggest that.

Yeah, good point. I don't think I've ever seen it on a 4 seater but it's still a nice option given the size of the vehicle. It's certainly not a stretch to think that you could have three little kids in your car. I like having it on my TT (even though there isn't a back seat...I'll ask my friend if he has it on his coupe) since it at least offers the option.

-Eric

My friend said his TT coupe has a switch...4 seater with an airbag defeat switch. :D

-Eric

My wife's MDX has this wierd automatic airbag turner offer. Somehow, it will sense whether there's a child goofing off in the front seat (not sitting properly) and will automatically disable the passenger airbag... or so the manual says. There's a light on the dash on what almost looks like a button, but there's no manual override for it.

I wish my 8 had a switch though. When I take my son to his Tae Kwon Do class I have to load him in the back, then I feel like a chauffer.

TT may have one since the convertible version is a two seater. They probablky share the same interior trim.

The MDX has a weight sensor in the passenger seat for the air bag. You can sit on one cheek and set it off :) Also, my wife's purse sometimes triggered it!

Apparently they do in Australia.

This was posted before.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=7345.

there was a switch in pre-production cars but not in production for NA cars.

I was told there was a weight sensor in the passenger seat that disables it if the weight is under a certain setting.

in the uk cars we have a switch in the compartment between the 2 front seats to turn off the passenger airbag.

If they put the switch in UK cars, there's no reason it can't be included on a North American market car.

-Eric