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Airb a g syste m
- Never place or attach accessories or other
objects (such as cupholders, telephone
brackets, large, heavy or bulky objects) on
the doors, over or near the area marked
"AIRBAG" on the steering wheel, instru-
ment panel, seat backrests or between
those areas and yourself. These objects
could cause injury in a crash, especially
when the airbags inflate.
- Never recline the front passenger's seat to
transport objects. Items can also move into
the area of the side airbag or the front a ir-
bag during braking or in a sudden maneu-
ver. Objects near the airbags can become
projectiles and cause injury, particularly
when the seat is reclined.
A
WARNING
The f ine dust created when airbags deploy can
cause breath ing problems for people w ith a
history of asthma or other breathing condi-
t ions.
- To reduce the risk of breathing problems,
those w ith asthma or other respiratory con-
ditions should get fresh air right away by
gett ing out of the vehicle or opening w in-
dows or doors.
- If you are in a collision in which airbags de-
ploy, wash your hands and fa ce with mild
soap and water before eat ing.
- Be careful not to get the dust into your eyes,
or into any cuts or scratches.
- If the resid ue should get into your eyes,
flush them with water.
Monitoring
the
Advanced
Airbag
System
~i
(USA model s)
/ !f
(Canada models)
Airbag monitoring indicator light
Two separate indicators monitor the function of
the Advanced Airbag System: the airbag moni-
toring indicator light and the
PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF
light.
The Advanced Airbag System (including the elec-
tron ic cont rol unit, senso r circuits and system
wiring) is monitored continuously to make su re
138
that it is functioning properly whenever the igni-
tion is on . Every time you turn on the ignition, the
airbag system indicator light
II
(USA models)
I
E,I
(Canada models) will come on for a few sec-
onds (function check).
The system must be inspected wh en th e
indicator light
fl
(USA models)
1 m
(Canada models) :
- does not come on when the ignition is sw itched
on,
- does not go out a few seconds after you have
sw itched on the igni ti on, or
- comes on while driving .
If an airbag system malfunction is detected the
indicator light will come on to serve as a constant
reminder to have the system inspected immedi-
ately.
If a malfunction occurs that turns the front air-
bag on the passenger side off, the
PASSEN GER
AI R BAG OFF
light will come on and stay on
whenever the ignition is on .
A
WARNING
...
An airbag system that is not functioning prop-
e rly cannot provide supplemental
protect ion
in a fro nta l crash.
- If
the a irbag ind icator light
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comes when the veh icle is being used, have
the system inspected immediately by your
author ized Audi dealer. It is possib le t ha t
the airbag will inflate when it is not sup-
posed to, or will not inflate when it should .
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light
Fig. 134 Section fro m the instrume nt panel: PASSENGER
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(X)
ID
AIR BAG OFF light
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