Restraint systems and airbags › Key switch for the front passenger airbag 47
Switch off/on front passenger airbag
Conditions
Switch off the ignition.
Open the storage com-
partment on the pas-
senger's side.
Insert the key bit into
the slot in the key
switch as far as it will
go.
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✓ The ignition is switched on.
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Troubleshooting
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Airbag system faulty
illuminates
Message regarding an airbag fault
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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to Switch off the key
switch carefully into
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position
rotate.
to turn on the key switch carefully into position
rotate.
Remove the key bit from the slot.
Close the storage compartment on the passenger's
side.
Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
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Usage
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example.
Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-
senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.
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A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
passenger seat.
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Indicator lights
The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
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After switching on the igni-
tion, the two indicator lights
light up briefly.
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If the system is OK, the two
indicator lights go out.
One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-
pending on the position of the key switch.
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What you should be mindful of
WARNING
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Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
lights up - front passenger airbag switched
Only deactivate the airbag when the ignition is
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off
switched off!
lights up 65 secs after the ignition is
switched on – passenger front airbag
WARNING
Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger
airbags in an accident!
switched on
If the front passenger airbag has been deactivated
with the key, do not leave the key in the key switch
while driving. Vibrations can cause the key to turn
in the slot and activate the airbag!
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Troubleshooting
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!
service
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a
specialist company.
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Before switching off/switching on the front pas-
senger airbag
Take out the key bit.
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