4. Driving and Safety
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Air Bag Warning Labels
!
WARNING
• The vehicle should not be driven if warning signals/faults
in the safety restraint system, safety belts or air bags are
indicated in the control module.
• Children 12 years old and under can be killed or injured by
the air bag. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front
passenger seat, unless the air bag system is turned OFF. Sit
as far back as possible from the air bag. Always use safety
belts and/or the correct child restraints. Air bag warning
information is printed on the driver and passenger sun
visors.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag
The BACK SEAT is the safest place for children
NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in front unless
air bag is off
Sit as far back as possible from the air bag
ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS
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Deactivating the
passenger air bags
A warning lamp on the center
stack display will illuminate when
the air bag is deactivated.
Deactivating the Passenger Air Bag
The passenger side air bag of the vehicle can be deactivated
(turned o) using the ignition key. The switch is beside the fuse
box over the passenger side foot-well.
!
WARNING
The air bag on the passenger side should always be
deactivated when:
• An infant less than 1-year-old is carried in a front-facing/rear-
facing child seat
• A child 12 years old or under is riding in the front passenger
seat
Always ensure that the passenger air bags are re-activated in
all other circumstances except the ones mentioned above (or
according to a medical doctor as regards some individuals like
those of very small stature or with certain medical conditions).
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the
event of a collision.
PASS
AIR BAG
OFF
Air Bags