Operation
Key switch for the front pas-
senger airbag
Deactivating the airbags
We recommend that you ask a Volkswagen Service
Partner to deactivate the airbags.
Use
Deactivation of the airbags should be considered in
the following cases:
The passenger front airbag can be deactivated e.g. in
the following situations:
— With the driver's seat correctly adjusted, a dis-
tance of at least 25 cm between the centre of the
steering wheel and the breastbone cannot be
maintained.
— A child seat is fitted on the front passenger seat
and the child is transported rear-facing.
— The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
— Additional operating controls for disabled drivers
are installed in the vehicle.
— The minimum distance from the dashboard can-
not be maintained.
— The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, and then flashes for 12 seconds
– airbag or belt tensioner deactivated by the
diagnostic device
Message regarding the deactivated airbag or
belt tensioner
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of malfunction in the passenger airbag de-
activation system!
WARNING
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is
switched off.
·
If an airbag is deactivated when the vehicle is sold,
inform the buyer!
WARNING
Risk of unexpected activation of the front passen-
ger airbag in the event of an accident!
Troubleshooting
After deactivating the passenger airbag with the
·
key part, do not leave the key part inserted in
the switch while driving. Shocks may cause the
key part to rotate in the notch and trigger the
airbag.
Airbag system fault
illuminated
Message indicating an airbag fault
— Seek assistance from a specialist garage.
WARNING
Functionality
Danger of serious or fatal injuries!
Passenger front airbag status indication
If there is a fault in the airbag system, the airbags
may activate incorrectly, not activate at all or de-
ploy unexpectedly.
Have the airbag system checked immediately by
a specialist garage.
·
If the airbag system is defective, never install
a child car seat in the front passenger seat. Re-
move the fitted child car seat!
·
Indicator light in the overhead panel
— When the ignition is switched on, both indicator
lights will illuminate briefly.
— If the system is OK, they will both go out.
— One of the following indicator lights will then
come on depending on the position of the switch:
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Restraint systems and airbags
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