42 Restraint systems and airbags › Key switch for the front passenger airbag
illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then flashes for 12 seconds
- Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with the diag-
nostic device
Message regarding the deactivated airbag or belt
tensioner
Operation
Before switching off/switching on the front pas-
senger airbag
Completely fold out the key bit.
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Switch front passenger front airbag on/off
WARNING
Switch off the ignition.
Open the passenger
door.
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If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-
cle, inform the buyer!
Insert the key bit into
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the slot in the key
switch as far as it will
go.
Requirements
✓ Ignition on
To Switch off, carefully
rotate the key switch
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Troubleshooting
into the position
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To Switch on, carefully rotate the key switch into
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Airbag system faulty
illuminates
the position
.
Remove the key bit from the slot.
Close the passenger door.
Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-
senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.
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Message regarding an airbag fault
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
WARNING
When the passenger airbag is switched off, the head
airbag on the passenger side is also switched off at
the same time.
Usage
Warning lights
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example:
After switching on the igni-
tion, the two indicator lights
light up briefly.
If the system is OK, both of
the indicator lights go out.
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A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
passenger seat.
The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
The minimum distance to the control panel cannot
be maintained.
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One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-
pending on the position of the key switch:
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lights up - front passenger airbag switched
off
What you should be mindful of
lights up 65 secs after the ignition is
switched on – passenger front airbag
switched on
WARNING
Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is
switched off.
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WARNING
Key switch for airbag deactivation is faulty
flashes together with
The front passenger airbag will not be de-
ployed in the event of an accident!
Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger
airbags in an accident!
After switching off the passenger airbag with the
key bit, do not leave the key bit inserted in the key
switch while driving. Shocks can cause the Key as-
signment to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag.
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Have the airbag system checked by a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
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