The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps are part of the
front-passenger front airbag deactivation
system.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled.
It will then not be deployed in the event of
an accident.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled.
The front-passenger front airbag may
deploy during an accident.
If the front-passenger seat is occupied, make
sure that the status of the front-passenger
front airbag is correct depending on the sit-
uation both before and during the journey.
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Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front airbag
must be enabled or disabled depends on
the installed child restraint system and
the age and size of the child. Make sure
that you observe the notes on "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 40). There, you will
also find information on rearward- or
forward-facing child restraint systems on
the front-passenger seat.
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All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. Make
sure that you read the notes on "Seat belts"
(Y page 36) and "Airbags" (Y page 38).
There, you can also find information on the
correct seat position.
Observe the information on the airbag deac-
tivation system of the front-passenger front
airbag (Y page 44).
Children in the vehicle
Travelling safely with children on
board
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle
in motion if, for example, they:
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release the parking brake
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shift the automatic transmission out of
park position P
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start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are
exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged
period, there is a risk of serious or even
fatal injuries. Never leave persons (par-
ticularly children) unattended in the vehi-
cle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in
direct sunlight, the parts could become
very hot. Children could be suffer burns by
touching these parts, in particular on the
metallic parts of the child restraint sys-
tem. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle,
always make sure that the child restraint
system is not in direct sunlight. Cover it
with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to
direct sunlight, leave it to cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
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Children in the vehicle
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