Get Safety -> Indicator lamp Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Indicator lamp

Fig. 1 In the roof console: indicator lamp showing front

passenger front airbag enabled.

Fig. 2 In the roof console: indicator lamp showing front

passenger front airbag disabled.

The yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up briefly as a functional check when the

ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

Front passenger front airbag switched off. The yellow indicator lamp in the roof console lights up continuously

→ Fig. 2.

Front passenger front airbag switched on. The yellow indicator lamp in the roof console will go out

automatically approximately 60 seconds after the ignition is switched on or after the front passenger front

airbag is switched on using the key-operated switch → Fig. 1.

There may be a fault in the airbag system if the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

light up continuously or lights up together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display when the front

passenger front airbag is switched off→

in the roof consoledoes not

WARNING

If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger correctly, may not trigger at all or may trigger

unexpectedly. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.

● Have the airbag system checked by a correspondingly qualified workshop as soon as possible.

● Never fit a child seat on the front passenger seat. Remove a fitted child seat! The front passenger front airbag

may trigger during an accident in spite of the fault.

Troubleshooting

Fault in airbag system and belt tensioner system

The yellow indicator lamp lights up continuously. In addition, a message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.

A malfunction has been detected in at least one airbag or belt tensioner.

1. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the airbag system and belt tensioner checked.

Airbag system or belt tensioner deactivated with diagnostic tool

The yellow indicator lamp lights up for around four seconds when the ignition is switched on and then flashes for

around twelve seconds. In addition, a message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.

At least one airbag or belt tensioner was deactivated with a diagnostic tool.

1. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and ask them to check whether the airbag system or belt tensioner

must remain switched off.

Front passenger front airbag switched off

The yellow indicator lamp for the deactivated front passenger front airbag lights up continuously.

The front passenger front airbag has been switched off.

1. Check whether the front passenger front airbag must remain switched off, e.g. when using a child seat on the

front passenger seat.

Front passenger front airbag switched on

The yellow indicator lamp for the activated front passenger front airbag lights up for around 60 seconds after the

ignition is switched on or after switching on the front passenger front airbag with the key-operated switch.

The front passenger front airbag has been switched on.

1. Check whether the front passenger front airbag must remain switched on.

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