Get Safety -> Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel→ Fig. 1 and the front airbag for the front passenger is

located in the dash panel → Fig. 2. The airbag locations are identified by the text “AIRBAG”.

The areas inside the red lines are covered by the front airbags when the front airbags are triggered(deployment

zone). You must never leave or attach any objects in these areas→ . Any factory-fitted accessories will not be

struck if the driver and front passenger front airbags are deployed.

The airbag cover panels fold out when the driver and front passenger front airbags are deployed. The airbag covers

remain connected to the steering wheel and the dash panel.

DANGER

Once triggered, the airbag inflates at very high speed in a fraction of a second.

● Always leave the deployment zones of the front airbags clear.

● Never attach any objects, such as drink or telephone holders, to the covers of the airbags or anywhere in the

airbag deployment zone.

● No other people, animals or objects may be carried between the occupants of the front seats and the airbag

deployment zone. Ensure that children and passengers keep to this rule.

● Do not attach any objects, e.g. mobile navigation devices, to the windscreen above the front airbag on the front

passenger side.

● Do not affix stickers to or cover the airbag unit in the steering wheel and the surface of the dash panel in the

deployment zone of the front passenger’s airbag.

WARNING

The front airbags are deployed in front of the steering wheel→ Fig. 1 and dash panel→ Fig. 2.

● When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring: 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

position.

● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at least 25 cm(approximately 10 inches) between the driver’s rib cage and

the hub of the steering wheel. If your build makes it impossible to fulfil this requirement then you must contact a

correspondingly qualified workshop for assistance.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that the distance between the passenger and the dash panel is as large as

possible.

Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off

Fig. 1 On the front of the dash panel: key-operated switch

for switching the front passenger front airbag on and off.

The front passenger front airbag must be deactivated if you fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

Enabling the front passenger front airbag

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Open the front passenger door.

3. Remove the spare key from the vehicle key.

4. Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch until you feel the second point of resistance→ Fig. 1. Around

three quarters of the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point →

5. The spare key can then be turned to positionON relatively gently.

6. Remove the manual key from the key-operated switch and insert it back into the vehicle key.

The yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

approximately 60 seconds

in the roof console lights up and goes out after

7. Close the front passenger door.

8. Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

for standard airbag system).

in the roof consoledoes not light up (→ Indicator lamp

Disabling the front passenger front airbag

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Open the front passenger door.

3. Remove the spare key from the vehicle key.

4. Insert the key bit into the key-operated switch until you feel the second point of resistance→ Fig. 1. Around

three quarters of the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point →

5. The spare key can then be turned to positionOFF relatively gently.

6. Close the front passenger door.

7. The PASSENGER AIR BAG

indicator lamp in the roof console lights up continuously when the ignition is

switched on (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system).

Do not let any vehicle occupants travel on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front airbag is

switched off. Only rear-facing child seats must be used →

Identifying characteristics for a disabled front passenger front airbag

A deactivated front passenger front airbag is indicatedonly by the PASSENGER AIR BAG

up continuously in the roof console (→ Indicator lamp for standard airbag system).

indicator lamp lighting

indicator lamp in the

For safety reasons, do not fit a child restraint system on the front passenger seat if the

roof console does not light up continuouslyor lights up together with the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

display. The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.

DANGER

Please observe important safety notes on the front passenger front airbag (→ Child seats)

DANGER

The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.

● 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.

● Switch the front passenger front airbag off only if, in exceptional circumstances, a rear-facing child seat is

secured on the front passenger seat.

● Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the rear-facing 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.

● Strong vibrations may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front passenger front

airbag to be activated.

● Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead 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-operated switch, as this can damage the key-operated switch and vehicle key

when the door is closed.

Side airbags

Fig. 1 Diagram: deployment zone of the side airbag on the

left side of the vehicle.

Fig. 2 On the side of the front seat: Location of the side

airbag.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, side airbags are fitted for the driver and the front passenger.

The side airbags are located in the outer seat backrest cushions of the driver seat and, in some vehicles, the front

passenger seat → Fig. 2.

The locations of the airbags are identified by labels with the lettering “AIRBAG”.

The area in the red frame is covered by the side airbag when triggered(deployment zone) → Fig. 1. For this reason,

you must never leave or attach any items in this area →

Safety -> Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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