—Close the door on the front passenger side.
—The PASSENGER AIR BAG
indicator lamp in the centre console lights up continuously
when the ignition is switched on (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system, Description).
Confirmation that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated
A deactivated front passenger front airbag is indicated only by a continuously
lit PASSENGER AIR BAG
lamp for standard airbag system, Description).
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp does not light up continuously or lights up
indicator lamp (
lights up yellow continuously) (→ Indicator
together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display, no child restraint system
must be fitted on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front airbag
may trigger during an accident.
WARNING
The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.
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To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on
and off when the ignition is switched off.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct
position.
Only switch the front passenger front airbag off if, in exceptional circumstances, a child seat
has to be attached to the front passenger seat.
Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front
passenger seat is no longer being used.
WARNING
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving.
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Strong vibrations may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the
front passenger front airbag to be activated.
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The front passenger front airbag could then accidentally inflate, leading to serious or fatal
injuries.
NOTICE
If the key bit is not inserted far enough, the key switch could be damaged when the key is
turned.
NOTICE
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch, as this could result in damage to the door trim,
dash panel, key switch or vehicle key when the front passenger door is closed.
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