BMW iX 2024 Owner's Handbook Manual page 185

Deactivating the front passenger
airbag
1. Insert the key and press inwards where
necessary.
2. With the key pressed inwards, turn the
switch to the OFF position as far as it
will go. Once the stop position has been
reached, remove the key.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated. The
driver airbag remains active.
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is
removed from the front passenger seat, reacti-
vate the front passenger airbag so that it can
deploy as intended in the event of an accident.
The airbag status is shown by the indicator
light on the headliner.
Activating the front passenger
airbag
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Safety
1. Insert the key and press inwards where
necessary.
2. With the key pressed inwards, turn the
switch to the ON position as far as it will go.
Once the stop position has been reached,
remove the key.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbag is activated.
The front passenger airbag is reactivated and
deploys in appropriate situations.
Front passenger airbag indicator
light
The indicator light for the front passenger air-
bag in the headliner shows the operating sta-
tus of the front passenger airbag.
After switching on standby state, the light illu-
minates briefly and then shows whether the
airbag is activated or deactivated.
Display Function
When the front passenger air-
bag is activated, the indicator
light illuminates for approx. 1
minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger air-
bag is deactivated, the indica-
tor light remains illuminated.
Check the status of the indicator light before
and also while driving when the front passen-
ger seat is occupied.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Principle
When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, the
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