–
Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position
fig. 165
- left.
–
Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display
in the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is switched on
fig. 165
- right.
Switching on an airbag
–
Switch off the ignition.
–
Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position
page 168, fig. 165
- left.
–
Check whether the airbag indicator light
in the middle of the dash panel does not light up when the ignition is switched
page 168, fig. 165
on
- right.
The airbags should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances.
Indicator light
in display
The airbag indicator light is located in the middle of the dash panel
fig. 165
- right.
If the front passenger airbag is switched off, the warning light comes on about 4
seconds after the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off
flashes. Please have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.
If the indicator light
in display
flashes:
Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident!
It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a
specialist garage.
Using the system
Safety
A
(OFF)
2
A
(ON)
1
in the display
(airbag switched off)
page 168,
if the indicator light
(airbag switched off)
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Airbag system
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Technical Data