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42 Restraint systems and airbags ›
illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then flashes for 12 seconds
- Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with the diag-
nostic device
Message regarding the deactivated airbag or belt
tensioner
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-
cle, inform the buyer!
Requirements
✓ Ignition on
Troubleshooting
Airbag system faulty
illuminates
Message regarding an airbag fault
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
Usage
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example:
A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
▶
passenger seat.
The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
▶
seats without side airbags.
The minimum distance to the control panel cannot
▶
be maintained.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is
▶
switched off.
WARNING
Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger
airbags in an accident!
After switching off the passenger airbag with the
▶
key bit, do not leave the key bit inserted in the key
switch while driving. Shocks can cause the Key as-
signment to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag.
Key switch for the front passenger airbag
Operation
Before switching off/switching on the front pas-
senger airbag
›
Completely fold out the key bit.
Switch front passenger front airbag on/off
›
To Switch on, carefully rotate the key switch into
the position
›
Remove the key bit from the slot.
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-
senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.
WARNING
When the passenger airbag is switched off, the head
airbag on the passenger side is also switched off at
the same time.
Warning lights
After switching on the ignition, the two indicator
▶
lights light up briefly.
If the system is OK, both of the indicator lights go
▶
out.
One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-
▶
pending on the position of the key switch:
switched on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger
door.
›
Insert the key bit into
the slot in the key
switch as far as it will
go.
›
To Switch off, carefully
rotate the key switch
into the position
.
lights up - front passenger airbag switched
off
lights up 65 secs after the ignition is
switched on – passenger front airbag
.
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