Vehicles without automatic co-driver airbag shutoff have a special sticker affixed to the side of the cockpit on the co-driver side More.
When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed during which the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up for approximately six seconds.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is not lit: the co-driver airbag may deploy during an accident.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously: the co-driver airbag is disabled. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the restraint system warning lamp light up simultaneously, the co-driver seat may not be used. Also in this case, do not fit a child restraint system to the co-driver seat. Have the automatic co-driver airbag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the co-driver seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the co-driver airbag is correct for the current situation.
After fitting a rearward-facing child restraint system to the co-driver seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
When fitting a child restraint system to the co-driver seat, observe the vehicle-specific information More.
Depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be off. In this case, do not fit the rearward-facing child restraint system to the co-driver seat.
Instead, fit the rearward-facing child restraint system to a suitable rear seat.
After fitting a forward-facing child restraint system to the co-driver seat: depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off. Always observe the following information.
come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example
be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
When fitting a child restraint system to the co-driver seat, observe the vehicle-specific information More.
If a person is sitting on the co-driver seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off, depending on the person's stature.
If the co-driver seat is occupied by an adult or a person with a stature corresponding to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. This indicates that the co-driver airbag is enabled.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person with a build corresponding to that of an adult must not use the co-driver seat.
Instead, they should use a rear seat.
If the co-driver seat is occupied by a person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is either lit continuously or remains off, depending on the classification.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off: move the co-driver seat as far back as possible, or the person of smaller stature should use a rear seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously: the person of smaller stature should not use the co-driver seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the self-test, the front passenger airbag is disabled.
The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disabled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat.
The person is seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
The front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible.