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Airbag system 37
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
x Open glove compartment on the front passenger side.
x Unfold the key shaft page 78.
x Turn the key switch to OFF fig. 19 using the vehicle key.
x Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
x The PASSENGER AIR BAG /&& control lamp on the instrument panel will
remain lit while the ignition is switched on page 31.
Enabling the front passenger airbag
x Switch the ignition off.
x Open glove compartment on the front passenger side.
x Turn the key switch to ON page 36, fig. 19 using the vehicle key.
x Close the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
x Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF control lamp on the instru-
ment panel does not light up while the ignition is switched on page 31.
How to know whether the front passenger airbag is disabled
Disabling of the front passenger airbag is only indicated by the PASSENGER
AIR BAG /&& control lamp that remains lit on the instrument panel (/&&
remains yellow) page 31, “Warning lamp”.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG /&& control lamp on the centre console does not
remain lit or is lit in combination with the control lamp T on the instrument
panel, a child restraint system cannot be mounted on the front passenger's
seat for safety reasons. The front passenger airbag may deploy during an
accident.
WARNING
The front passenger airbag must only be disconnected in special cases.
x Disconnect and connect the front passenger airbag when the ignition is
switched off to avoid damage to the airbag system.
x It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key operated switch is
set to the correct position.
x Only disconnect the front passenger airbag when a child seat is to be
mounted under exceptional circumstances.
x As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger's
seat, reconnect the front passenger airbag.
WARNING (continued)
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