The indicator light comes on while driving.
Components of the Advanced Airbag System
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
The following components are essential parts of the Advanced Airbag System:
Capacitive passenger detection system in the front passenger seat.
Optimized safety belts with safety belt pretensioners and safety belt load limiters.
Front airbags for the driver and front passenger.
Airbag indicator light
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PASSENGER AIR BAG
PASSENGER AIR BAG
indicator light
indicator light
Control modules and sensors.
How the components of the Advanced Airbag System work together:
On the passenger's side, regardless of whether the safety belt is being used or not, the front passenger's front airbag is
switched off if the electrical capacity measured by the capacitive front passenger detection system is smaller than the value
saved in the control module. The front passenger's front airbag is also switched off if the measured capacity corresponds to
the value for an infant of around one year old in a child restraint certified in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 208.
The indicator light for the front passenger's front airbag lights up continuously to tell you that the Advanced Airbag System on
the front passenger side has been deactivated.
WARNING
Airbags and safety belt pretensioners that do not function properly can cause serious or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident.
If the airbag indicator light turns on, have the system inspected by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as possible. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Ensure that installation is only carried out by certified specialists and only with original Volkswagen replacement
parts. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Never use used or recycled airbags or parts in the Advanced Airbag System. Only use new parts.
WARNING
Damage to the front passenger seat may affect the function of the Advanced Airbag System and cause severe or fatal
injuries.
Have damaged components in the front passenger seat and the capacitive detection system replaced by
authorized specialists as soon as possible.
Never remove the front passenger seat or components of the front passenger seat, such as seat surfaces, wires,
lines or seat covers.
Never damage the seat covers or the seat surface of the front passenger seat.
Never use protective covers or seat surfaces on the front passenger seat as these affect the capacitive detection
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