Volkswagen Taigun 2022 Owner's Manual page 46

Key switch for the front pas-
senger airbag
Use
The passenger front airbag can be deactivated e.g. in
the following situations:
— A child seat is fitted on the front passenger seat
and the child is transported rear-facing.
— The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
— The minimum distance from the dashboard can-
not be maintained.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of malfunction in the passenger airbag de-
activation system!
·
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is
switched off.
WARNING
Risk of unexpected activation of the front passen-
ger airbag in the event of an accident!
·
After deactivating the passenger airbag with the
key part, do not leave the key part inserted in
the switch while driving. Shocks may cause the
key part to rotate in the notch and trigger the
airbag.
Functionality
Passenger front airbag status indication
Indicator light in the dashboard
— When the ignition is switched on, both indicator
lights will illuminate briefly.
— If the system is OK, they will both go out.
— One of the following indicator lights will then
come on depending on the position of the switch:
44 Restraint systems and airbags
illuminated – passenger front airbag is
deactivated
illuminates 65 seconds after the ignition
is switched on – passenger front airbag is
activated
Operation
Before switching the passenger airbag off/on
— Tip the key part completely out.
Switching passenger front airbag on/off
— Switch off the ignition.
— Open the passenger door.
— Insert the key part upwards into the notch in the
switch.
— To switch off, carefully turn the switch to the
position.
— To switch on, carefully turn the switch to the
position.
— Remove the key part from the notch.
— Close the passenger door.
— Switch on the ignition and check that the pas-
senger's front airbag indicator lights are illumina-
ted.
Troubleshooting
Airbag system fault
flashes together with
The passenger front airbag does not de-
ploy in the event of an accident!
— Have the airbag system checked immediately by
a specialist garage.