Deactivating an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position
- left.
– Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display
the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is switched on
- right.
Switching on an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position
left.
– Check whether the airbag indicator light
the middle of the dash panel does not light up when the ignition is switched on
fig. 161
- 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. 161
- 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.
Using the system
Safety
A
2
A
1
in the display
(airbag switched off)
if the indicator light
(airbag switched off)
Driving Tips
WARNING (continued)
Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident!
fig. 161
(OFF)
It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a
specialist garage.
in
fig. 161
fig. 161
(ON)
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in
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General Maintenance
Airbag system
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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