Sitting correctly and safely
– The electrical capacity is the same as or greater
than the electrical capacity of a typical adult
– An adult or individual of similar size in the
front passenger's seat: the front passenger's
airbag must be activated, therefore
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON must remain
turned on.
The passenger's airbag is deactivated if:
– The electrical capacity is lower than the thresh-
old stored in the control module
– An individual of smaller size (for example, an
adolescent or small adult) in the front pas-
senger's seat: the front passenger's airbag
must be activated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON must stay on.
– Child in a child safety seat on the front pas-
senger's seat: the front passenger's airbag
must be deactivated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must stay on.
– Front passenger's seat not occupied: the front
passenger's airbag must be deactivated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must remain
on.
– The electrical capacity is the same as or less
than the electrical capacity of a typical one-
year-old child in a child safety seat that has
been used for certification in accordance with
FMVSS 208
If the front passenger's airbag is activated, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator light
will turn on. If the front passenger's airbag is de-
activated, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator light will turn on.
The deployment force of the front airbags adapts
based on whether or not the safety belt is used
and the distance between the seat and the steer-
ing wheel/instrument panel. For example, if a
person is too close to the front airbag, the front
airbag will deploy with less force to help reduce
the risk of injury.
WARNING
– An adult or a person with a small stature
(such as a young person or small adult) seat-
ed on the front passenger's seat will not be
protected by the passenger's airbag in the
event of a collision if the passenger's airbag
is deactivated. This increases the risk of in-
jury and death. Always make sure that
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON remains on
while driving. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON does not
turn on, make sure the front passenger is
sitting correctly in the seat ðpage 65 and
that there is nothing covering the front pas-
senger's seat (such as blankets or pillows). If
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON still does
not turn on, the front passenger's seat must
not be used. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the airbag system inspected.
– A child in a child safety seat on the front
passenger's seat - especially in a rear-facing
child safety seat - can receive a severe im-
pact if the front passenger's airbag deploys,
which increases the risk of serious injury or
death. Always secure child safety seats on
the rear seats. If special circumstances re-
quire the use of a child safety seat on the
Meaning of PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ON
indicator light
When the ignition is turned on, the system de-
tects whether the front passenger's seat is occu-
pied. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ON
will turn on for several seconds during this proc-
ess. Then it will indicate if the front passenger's
airbag is activated or deactivated.
– PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF : the front
passenger's airbag is deactivated and will not
deploy in the event of an accident.
– PASSENGER AIR BAG ON : the front pas-
senger's airbag is activated and could deploy in
the event of an accident.
If a change to the occupancy status of the front
passenger's seat is detected
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ON will
flash for several seconds and will then display the
status of the front passenger's airbag.
Always make sure the indicator light corresponds
to the occupancy of the front passenger's seat.
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