illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on and then ashes for 12 seconds
- Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with the diag-
nostic device
Message regarding the deactivated airbag or belt
tensioner
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-
cle, inform the buyer!
Requirements
✓ Ignition on
Troubleshooting
Airbag system faulty
illuminates
Message regarding an airbag fault
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
Usage
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example:
▶
A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
passenger seat.
▶
The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
▶
The minimum distance to the control panel cannot
be maintained.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
▶
Only switch o the airbag when the ignition is
switched o.
WARNING
Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger
airbags in an accident!
▶
After switching o the passenger airbag with the
key bit, do not leave the key bit inserted in the key
switch while driving. Shocks can cause the Key as-
signment to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag.
Operation
Before switching o/switching on the front pas-
senger airbag
›
Completely fold out the key bit.
Switch front passenger front airbag on/o
›
Switch o the ignition.
›
Open the passenger
door.
›
Insert the key bit into
the slot in the key
switch as far as it will
go.
›
To Switch o, carefully
rotate the key switch
into the position
.
›
To Switch on, carefully rotate the key switch into
the position .
›
Remove the key bit from the slot.
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-
senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.
WARNING
When the passenger airbag is switched o, the head
airbag on the passenger side is also switched o at
the same time.
Warning lights
▶
After switching on the ignition, the two indicator
lights light up briey.
▶
If the system is OK, both of the indicator lights go
out.
▶
One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-
pending on the position of the key switch:
lights up - front passenger airbag switched
o
lights up 65 secs after the ignition is
switched on – passenger front airbag
switched on
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