The status of thefront passenger front airbag is
displayedafter theself-test:
R
PASSENGER AIR BAGONlightsupfor
60 seconds, subsequently both indicator
lamps areoff (PASSENGER AIRBAG ON and
OFF): thefront passenger front airbag is able
to deployinthe event of an accident.
R
PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF lightsupcontinu‐
ously: thefront passenger front airbag is dis‐
abled. It will then notbedeployedinthe
event of an accident.
If thePASSENGER AIR BAGONindicator lampis
off, only thePASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator
lampshows thestatus of thefront passenger
front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indi‐
cator lampmay be lit continuouslyorbeoff.
If thePASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator lamp
and the 6 restraint system warning lamp
light up simultaneously, thefront passenger seat
maynot be used. Also in this case, do notinstall
achild restraint system on thefront passenger
seat. Have automatic frontpassenger frontair‐
bag shutoffcheckedand repaired immediately at
aqualified specialistworkshop.
Status display
If thefront passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both beforeand during thejourney, that thesta‐
tus of thefront passenger front airbag is correct
forthe current situation.
Afterinstalling arearward-facing child
restraint system on thefront passenger
seat: PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF mustbelit con‐
tinuously.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathfrom
using arearward-facing child restraint
system when thefront passenger front
airbag is enabled
If yousecureachild in arearward-facing
child restraint system on thefront passenger
seat and thePASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indi‐
cator lampisoff,the front passenger airbag
can deployinthe event of an accident.
The child could be struck by theairbag.
Alwaysensurethat thefront passenger air‐
bag is deactivated. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lampmustbelit.
NEVER use arearward-facing child restraint
system on aseat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATHorSERI‐
OUS INJURY to theCHILD can occur.
When installing achild restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observethe vehicle-spe‐
cific information (/ page60).
Depending on thechild restraint system and the
statureofthe child, thePASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lampmay be off. In this case, do
notinstall therearward-facing child restraint
system on thefront passenger seat.
Instead, install therearward-facingchild
restraint system on asuitable rear seat.
Afterinstalling aforward-facingchild
restraint system on thefront passenger
seat: depending on thechild restraint system
and thestatureofthe child, PASSENGER AIR
BAGOFF maybelit continuouslyorbeoff.
Alwaysobserve thefollowing information.
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Occupant safety
