2021-2026 Seat Ibiza SUV Airbag system User Manual
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Brief introduction  
In this case, the inflating airbag may inflict critical or fatal injuries upon the  
occupant. This applies particularly to children.  
Always maintain the greatest possible distance between yourself and the  
front airbag. This way, the front airbags can completely deploy when trig-  
gered, providing their maximum protection.  
Why wear a seat belt and assume the correct sitting  
position?  
The most important factors for triggering the airbag are the type of accident,  
the angle of impact and the vehicle speed.  
For the inflating airbags to achieve the best protection, the  
seat belt must always be worn properly and the correct sitting  
position must be assumed.  
Whether the airbags are triggered depends primarily on the vehicle deceler-  
ation rate resulting from the collision and detected by the control unit. If the  
vehicle deceleration occurring during the collision and measured by the  
control unit remains below the specified reference values, the front, side  
and/or curtain airbag will not be triggered. Take into account that the visible  
damage in a vehicle following an accident, for whatever reason, are not an  
indication as to why the airbags were triggered.  
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, please ensure  
the following before you drive:  
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Always wear the seat belt properly ⇒ page 17.  
Adjust the driver seat and the steering wheel correctly ⇒ page 9.  
Adjust the front passenger seat correctly ⇒ page 10.  
Adjust the head restraint seat correctly ⇒ page 12.  
WARNING  
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Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assuming an incorrect sitting posi-  
tion can lead to critical or fatal injuries.  
All occupants, including children, who are not properly belted can  
Use the correct child restraint system to protect children in your  
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vehicle ⇒ page 43.  
sustain critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered. You should always  
transport all children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat. Never transport  
children in the vehicle if they are not restrained or the restraint system is  
not appropriate for their weight.  
The airbag deploys in fractions of a second and with a high velocity. If you  
have assumed an incorrect seating position at that moment, you could  
sustain critical injuries. Therefore, it is essential that all occupants maintain  
a correct sitting position while travelling.  
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If you are not wearing a seat belt or if you lean forward or to the side or  
assume an incorrect sitting position, the risk of injury is increased  
substantially. This increased risk of injury will be further increased if you  
are struck by an inflating airbag.  
Braking heavily the moment before an accident may cause an occupant not  
wearing a seat belt to be thrown forward into the area of the deploying airbag.  
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To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear the  
seat belt properly ⇒ page 17.  
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WARNING (continued)  
WARNING (continued)  
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Always properly adjust the front seats.  
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An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child seat  
and hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the backrest.  
If, under special circumstances, it should be necessary to transport a  
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child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutely  
essential that you observe the following safety measures:  
The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat  
− Disable the front passenger airbag ⇒ page 41, “Deactivating  
airbags*”.  
Rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front  
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.  
− The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for  
use on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.  
An enabled front airbag on the front passenger side is potentially a major  
danger to a child. The front passenger seat is life threatening to a child if you  
transport the child in a rear-facing child seat. You should always transport all  
children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat.  
− Follow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer  
and absolutely observe the warnings ⇒ page 43, “Child safety”.  
− Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passenger  
seat all the way to the rear so that the greatest possible distance to the  
front passenger airbag is ensured.  
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating  
airbag can strike it with such great force that critical or fatal injuries may  
result.  
− Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from being  
pushed completely back.  
Therefore we urgently recommend that you transport children on the rear  
seats. That is the safest place in the vehicle for children. Alternatively, the  
front passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch  
⇒ page 41. When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to the  
age and size of each child ⇒ page 43.  
− The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an upright  
position.  
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the airbag off,  
an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.  
Warning lamp for airbag and belt tension device system  
This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension  
device system.  
WARNING  
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If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the child  
of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.  
Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the  
The warning lamp monitors all airbags and belt tension devices in the  
vehicle, including control units and wiring connections.  
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front passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal inju-  
ries when the front passenger airbag is triggered.  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
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Airbag system  
Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system  
damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the  
airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.  
The functionality of the airbag and belt tension device system is constantly  
monitored electronically. The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds  
every time the ignition is switched on (self-diagnosis).  
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or  
components of the airbag are scrapped. The specialist workshops and the  
Vehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.  
The system must be checked when the warning lamp :  
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does not come on when the ignition is switched on,  
WARNING  
does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,  
goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,  
or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.  
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If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are used  
incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries is increased. The airbags may  
fail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.  
In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously.  
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Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft  
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified workshop.  
plastic surface of the airbag unit on the passenger side of the dashboard,  
and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.  
If one airbag has been disconnected by the Authorised Service Centre, the  
indicator flashes for some seconds after the self diagnosis and will turn off if  
there is no fault.  
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It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-  
phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.  
To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry cloth  
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or one moistened with water. Never clean the dash panel and surface of the  
airbag module with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause the  
surface to become porous. If the airbag inflates, disintegrating plastic  
parts can cause substantial injuries.  
WARNING  
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If there is a malfunction, the airbag and belt tension device system  
cannot properly perform its protective function.  
If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immediately by  
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Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbag  
a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a risk that, in the event of an acci-  
dent, the airbag system and belt tension devices may not be triggered, or  
may not be triggered correctly.  
system.  
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Any work on the airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag  
components for other repairs (such as repairs to the steering wheel) should  
be performed only by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the  
necessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.  
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We urgently recommend that you go to a qualified workshop for all work  
Repair, care and disposal of the airbags  
on the airbag system.  
The parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehicle.  
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system  
when performing other repair work, parts of the airbag system may be  
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Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body.  
The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been  
deployed they must be replaced.  
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The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel ⇒ fig. 17 and  
the airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel ⇒ fig. 18.  
Airbags are identified by the text “AIRBAG”.  
Front airbags  
Description of front airbags  
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front  
occupants additional protection for the head and chest in the event of a  
severe frontal collision ⇒ page 34, “Safety notes on front airbag system”.  
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.  
In addition to their normal function of restraining the occupants, the seat  
belts also hold the driver and front passenger in a position where the airbags  
can provide maximum protection in a frontal collision.  
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of  
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the  
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their  
seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this  
reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times - not only  
because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety  
⇒ page 17, “Introduction”.  
The main parts of the front airbag system are:  
Fig. 17 Driver airbag  
located in steering wheel  
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),  
the two front airbags (airbag with gas generator) for the driver and front  
passenger,  
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a warning lamp in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 29.  
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag  
warning lamp will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition is  
switched on (self-diagnosis).  
There is a fault in the system if the warning lamp   
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does not come on when the ignition is switched on ⇒ page 29,  
does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,  
goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,  
or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.  
Fig. 18 Front passenger  
airbag located in dash  
panel  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
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The front airbag system will not be triggered if:  
Function of front airbags  
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if the ignition is switched off,  
during a minor frontal collision,  
during a minor side collision,  
during a rear-end collision,  
or if the vehicle rolls.  
Inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury.  
WARNING  
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The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the  
occupants are seated correctly ⇒ page 9, “Proper sitting position for occu-  
pants”.  
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked  
immediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that  
during a frontal collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger  
correctly.  
Fig. 19 Inflated front  
airbags  
The airbag system is designed so that the airbags for the driver and front  
passenger are triggered in a severe frontal collision.  
In certain types of accident the front, curtain and side airbags may be trig-  
gered together.  
When the system is triggered, the airbags fill with a propellant gas and  
deploy in front of the driver and front passenger ⇒ fig. 19. The fully deployed  
airbags cushion the forward movement of the front occupants and help to  
reduce the risk of injury to the head and the upper part of the body.  
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-  
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and  
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag. Once the impact has been  
absorbed, the airbag deflates sufficiently for the front occupants to see  
forward.  
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In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags  
have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust  
may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indication  
that there was a fire in the vehicle.  
The function of the airbag covers if the airbags are triggered  
Fig. 20 Airbag covers reacting when the airbags are trig-  
gered  
The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or dash panel when the driver  
and front passenger airbags deploy ⇒ fig. 20. The airbag covers remain  
connected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
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Safety notes on front airbag system  
Side airbags  
If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the  
risk of injury in many kinds of accident.  
Description of side airbags  
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.  
WARNING  
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance  
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. If the minimum  
distance is not observed then the airbags do not correctly protect the  
vehicle occupants; risk of fatal injuries! In addition, the front seats and  
head restraints must always be positioned correctly for the height of the  
occupant.  
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If you are not wearing a seat belt or if you lean forward or to the side or  
assume an incorrect sitting position, the risk of injury is increased  
substantially. This increased risk of injury will be further increased if you  
are struck by an inflating airbag.  
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Never let a child travel on the front seat without an appropriate restraint  
Fig. 21 Side airbag in  
driver seat  
system. If the airbag is triggered in an accident, children can sustain  
serious or fatal injuries from the airbag as it inflates ⇒ page 43, “Child  
safety”.  
The side airbags are located in the driver seat and front passenger seat back-  
rests ⇒ fig. 21. The locations are identified by the text “AIRBAG” in the upper  
region of the backrests.  
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Occupants sitting in the front of the vehicle must never carry any  
objects or pets in the deployment space between them and the airbags, or  
allow children or other passengers to travel in this position.  
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The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been  
deployed they must be replaced.  
It is also important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or  
telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.  
Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any  
way.  
In conjunction with the seat belts, the side airbag system gives the front seat  
occupants additional protection for the upper body in the event of a severe  
side collision ⇒ page 37, “Safety notes on the operation of the side airbag  
system”.  
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In a side collision the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to passengers on  
the front seats to the areas of the body facing the impact. In addition to their  
normal function of protecting the occupants in a collision, the seat belts also  
hold the passengers on the front seats in a position where the side airbags  
can provide maximum protection.  
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The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of  
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the  
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their  
seat belts. For this reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all  
times - not only because this is required by law in most countries, but also for  
your safety ⇒ page 17, “Introduction”.  
WARNING (continued)  
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Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers in the door panels have  
been removed, unless the holes left by the loudspeakers have been  
correctly closed.  
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Always check that the openings are closed or covered if loudspeakers  
or other equipment are fitted in the interior door panels.  
Any work carried out to the doors should be made in a qualified author-  
ised workshop.  
The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the  
The side airbag system will not be triggered  
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if the ignition is switched off,  
during a minor side collision,  
during a minor frontal collision,  
during a rear-end collision,  
or if the vehicle rolls.  
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occupants are seated correctly ⇒ page 9, “Proper sitting position for occu-  
pants”.  
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked  
immediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that  
during a side collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger  
correctly.  
The main parts of the airbag system are  
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),  
the side airbags in the sides of the backrests of the front seats,  
a warning lamp in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 29.  
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag  
warning lamp will light up for approx. 4 seconds every time the ignition is  
switched on (self-diagnosis).  
WARNING  
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In a side-on collision, the side airbags will not work, if the sensors do  
not correctly measure the pressure increase on the interior of the doors,  
due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the door  
panel.  
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Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels have been removed.  
Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if the  
panels have not been correctly fitted.  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
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Airbag system  
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-  
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and  
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.  
Function of side airbags  
Inflated airbags can reduce the risk of head or chest injury in  
many side impact collisions.  
Fig. 22 Inflated side  
airbag on left side of  
vehicle  
In some side collisions the side airbag is triggered on the impact side of the  
vehicle ⇒ fig. 22.  
In certain types of accident the front, curtain and side airbags may be trig-  
gered together.  
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas.  
In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags  
have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust  
may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indication  
that there was a fire in the vehicle.  
The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the occupants of the  
front seats and help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.  
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Safety notes on the operation of the side airbag system  
WARNING (continued)  
If airbags are used correctly, they can considerably reduce the  
risk of injury in side impact collisions.  
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When children assume an incorrect sitting position, they expose them-  
selves to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This is  
particularly the case if the child is travelling on the front passenger seat  
and the airbag system is triggered in an accident; this could have critical  
consequences including serious injury or death ⇒ page 43, “Child safety”.  
WARNING  
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Any work on the side airbag system or removal and installation of the  
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If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean forward, or are not seated  
airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the front seat)  
should only be performed by qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault may be  
introduced into the operation of the airbag system.  
correctly while the vehicle is in motion, you are at greater risk of injury  
should the side airbag system be triggered in an accident.  
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In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, the  
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Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way.  
The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the  
prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts  
while travelling.  
interior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side and  
head airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified in  
any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the front door is damaged in any way,  
this may affect the correct working of the system. All work carried out on  
the front door must be made in a qualified workshop.  
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Occupants of the outer seats must never carry any objects or pets in the  
deployment space between them and the airbags, or allow children or  
other passengers to travel in this position. It is also important not to attach  
any accessories (such as cup holders) to the doors. This would impair the  
protection offered by the side airbags.  
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The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do  
not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.  
Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks, must not be exerted upon the  
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backrest bolster because the system may be damaged. In this case the side  
airbags would not be triggered.  
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Under no circumstances should protective covers be fitted over the  
driver seat or front passenger seat unless the covers have been expressly  
approved for use in your vehicle. Because the airbag deploys from the side  
of the backrest, the use of non-approved seat covers would obstruct the  
side airbag seriously reducing the airbag's effectiveness ⇒ page 162,  
“Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.  
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Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the  
side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a qualified workshop.  
The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been  
deployed they must be replaced.  
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Curtain airbags  
Description of curtain airbags  
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.  
Fig. 23 Location of left curtain airbag  
The curtain airbags are located on both sides in the interior above the doors  
because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety  
⇒ fig. 23 and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”.  
⇒ page 17, “Introduction”.  
In conjunction with the seat belts, the curtain airbag system gives the occu-  
pants additional protection for the head and upper body in the event of a  
severe side collision ⇒ page 39, “Safety notes on the operation of the  
curtain airbag system”.  
The main parts of the curtain airbag system are:  
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),  
the curtain airbags (airbags with gas generator) for the driver, front  
passenger and passengers on the rear seats,  
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of  
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the  
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their  
seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this  
reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times - not only  
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The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically.  
a warning lamp in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 29.  
The curtain airbag system will not be triggered  
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if the ignition is switched off,  
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during a frontal collision,  
during a rear-end collision,  
if the vehicle rolls,  
During some side collisions the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side  
of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 24.  
In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-  
gered together.  
or during a minor frontal collision.  
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In the  
process, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.  
WARNING  
In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags  
have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust  
may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indication  
that there was a fire in the vehicle.  
If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked imme-  
diately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that during a  
collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.  
The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants and  
help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.  
Function of curtain airbags  
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-  
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and  
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.  
Fully inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury in  
a side collision.  
Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system  
If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the  
risk of injury in many kinds of accident.  
WARNING  
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In order for the curtain airbags to provide their maximum protection,  
the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts  
while travelling.  
Fig. 24 Deployed curtain  
airbags  
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For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in those  
vehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See an  
Authorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.  
Safety First  
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Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
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WARNING (continued)  
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There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occu-  
pants of the outer seats and the deployment space of the curtain airbags  
so that the curtain airbag can deploy without restriction and provide the  
greatest possible protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have not been  
expressly approved for use in your vehicle may not be attached to the side  
windows ⇒ page 162, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifica-  
tions”.  
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The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do  
not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. When using the  
coat hooks, do not hang the clothes on coat hangers.  
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The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been  
deployed they must be replaced.  
Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation of  
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the airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining)  
should only be performed by qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault may be  
introduced into the operation of the airbag system.  
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Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way.  
The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the  
interior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side and  
head airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified in  
any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the front door is damaged in any way,  
this may affect the correct working of the system. All work carried out on  
the front door must be made in a qualified workshop.  
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Deactivating airbags*  
Disabling front passenger airbag  
If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat,  
the front passenger front and side airbags must be disabled.  
Fig. 26 Warning lamp for  
deactivated passenger  
airbag in centre console  
When the passenger airbag is deactivated, this means that only the  
frontal and side airbags are deactivated. All the other airbags in the  
vehicle remain functional.  
Fig. 25 In the glove box  
there is key switch for  
disabling and enabling  
the airbags on the front  
passenger side  
Disabling front passenger airbag  
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Switch off ignition.  
Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove  
box to the position OFF ⇒ fig. 25.  
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Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel  
⇒ fig. 26 remains lit ⇒  
when the ignition is switched on.  
Enabling front passenger airbag  
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Switch off ignition.  
Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glove  
box to the position ON ⇒ fig. 25.  
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Check that the warning lamp “ AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel  
WARNING (continued)  
does ⇒ page 41, fig. 26 not light up when the ignition is  
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When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger  
switched on ⇒  
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frontal airbag, only the passenger frontal and side airbag will be activated  
/ deactivated. The curtain airbag on the passenger side will remain  
active.  
WARNING  
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The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated  
switch.  
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You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only if you have to use  
a rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases ⇒ page 43, “Child safety”.  
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Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat unless  
the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Risk of potentially fatal inju-  
ries to the child! However, if it is necessary in exceptional circumstances to  
transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, you  
must always disable the front passenger airbag.  
•
As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger  
seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.  
Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-  
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wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, this will create a danger that  
in case of an accident, the airbag does not deploy properly or does not  
deploy at all.  
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If, while the front passenger airbag is deactivated, the indicator  
AIRBAG OFF on the instrument panel does not remain lit, this may indicate  
an airbag fault:  
− Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified work-  
shop.  
− Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front  
passenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault  
in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-  
ries.  
− It is not certain whether the front passenger airbag will deploy  
during an accident! Inform your passengers of this.  

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