Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the resistance of the human body.

The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly.

Make sure that the front passenger keeps Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function properly.

passenger seat Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.

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    Releasing
    With the ignition switched on: Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking bra ...

    Switching off automatically
    The system switches off and the LED goes out: After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward. Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...

    Switching off automatically
    System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/ 15 km/h. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...