Child safety: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag

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Child safety: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag

Warning

WARNING
The passenger airbag may only be activated or deactivated while the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off.

Front passenger airbag deactivation

Before installing a child seat on the front passenger seat:
  • check that the child seat can be installed on this seat;
  • you must deactivate the airbag when using a rear-facing child seat.
To deactivate the airbag: with the vehicle stationary and the ignition switched off, push and turn the lock 1 to the OFF position.
When the ignition is switched on, you must check that the warning light is illuminated on the display 2.
This light remains continuously lit to let you know that you can fit a child seat.
WARNING
DANGER
As the operation of the front passenger airbag is not compatible with the positioning of rear-facing child seat, NEVER fit a rear-facing child restraint system in a seat protected by an ACTIVATED front AIRBAG . This could lead to the CHILD'S DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
The markings on the dashboard and the labels A on each side of the passenger sun visor 3 (see example of label above) are provided to remind you of these instructions.

Activation of the front passenger airbag

You must reactivate the airbag as soon as you remove the child seat from the front passenger seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in the event of an impact.
To reactivate the airbag: with the vehicle stationary and the ignition switched off, press and turn the lock 1 to the ON position.
When the ignition is switched on, you must check that the warning light is off and that the warning light lights up on the display 2 after each start-up for around 1 minute.
The front passenger airbag is activated.

Operating faults

In the event of a fault with the front passenger airbag activation/deactivation system, the and warning lights are displayed on the instrument panel. Switch off the ignition and check the position of the lock 1.
Switch the ignition back on: the warning lights go out.
If the problem persists, it signals a system failure. In this case, it is prohibited for a rear-facing child seat to be fitted to the front passenger seat or for any other passenger to occupy the seat.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;