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38 Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint system on the passenger seat according to the instructions in the table The side airbag and curtain airbag systems, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag systems will remain active. The front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key- operated switch in the glovebox. Use the ignition key to choose the position: * : front passenger airbag is deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision, control indicator OFF * illuminates continuously in the centre console. ON Ó : front passenger airbag is active. Notice After turning the key-operated switch to position OFF * , keep on turning towards this position until key is removed. 9 Danger Deactivate passenger airbag only in combination with the use of a child restraint system, subject to the instructions and restrictions in Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal injury for a person occupying a seat with a deactivated front passenger airbag. If the control indicator Ó illuminates for approx. 60 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the front passenger airbag system will inflate in the event of a collision. * illuminates after the ignition is switched on, the front passenger airbag system is deactivated. It stays on while the airbag is deactivated. illuminated at the same time, there is a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is allowed to occupy the front passenger seat. Contact a workshop immediately. Seats, restraints 39 Consult a workshop immediately if neither of the two control indicators are illuminated. is stopped with the ignition off. deactivation 70. Child restraints Child restraint systems 9 Danger Make sure that children below sufficient size and weight are protected using a suitable child restraint system. Never place a child on the lap. 9 Danger If using a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the airbag system for the front passenger seat must be deactivated. This also applies to certain forward-facing child restraint systems as indicated in the tables 38. Airbag label 33. We recommend a child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information, contact your workshop. restraint system with vehicle seat head restraint, adjust or remove the When a child restraint system is being used, pay attention to the following usage and installation instructions and also those supplied with the child restraint system. The given restrictions in the table refer to a test body, which is the maximum envelope of all existing child restraint systems. Make sure that the front seats do not interfere with the used child restraint system. regulations. In some countries, the use of child restraint systems is forbidden on certain seats. |