Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 10 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Switch positions
» Fig. 10
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The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator
light» Fig.
The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds
Switch off
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
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Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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Check that the indicator light
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
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Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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Check that the indicator light
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lights up after the ignition is switched on.
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lights up after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
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cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
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ed off.
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
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fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
If the
warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not
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be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!
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Airbag system