►Audi R8 Coupé ►Safety ►Airbag system  ◀Front airbags
Applies to: vehicles with key-operated switch for front passenger s airbag
If an airbag has been deactivated, it should be reactivated as soon as possible so that it can continue to give the required protection.
Fig. 149 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating front passenger s airbag
Fig. 149 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating front passenger s airbag
Fig. 150 Warning lamp lights up when passenger s airbag is deactivated
Fig. 150 Warning lamp lights up when passenger s airbag is deactivated
To deactivate the front passenger s airbag, use the emergency key to turn the key-operated switch to OFF Fig. 149►.
The front passenger s airbag can be reactivated by turning the key to position ON.
Deactivating front passenger s airbag when a child seat is in use
If you install a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger s seat you must deactivate the front passenger s airbag beforehand.
Monitoring of airbag system
The indicator lamp link► will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition is switched on.
If the front passenger s airbag has been deactivated, the indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ” or “ AIR BAG OFF” will light up constantly as a reminder Fig. 150►.
WARNING
  • Never install a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger s seat unless the front passenger s airbag has been deactivated – this can result in potentially fatal injuries to the child link►.
  • If you have deactivated the front passenger s airbag, reactivate it as soon as the child seat is no longer needed so that the airbag can continue to give the required protection.
  • It is the driver s responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
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