Child safety: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag
Child safety: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag
Warnings
WARNING
The passenger airbag may only be deactivated or activated while the vehicle is stationary with the ignition off.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
(depending on the vehicle)
Before installing a child seat on the front passenger seat:
- check that the child seat can be installed on this seat;
- it is essential to deactivate the airbagfor a rear-facing child seat.
To deactivate the airbag: with the vehicle stationary and the ignition switched off, push and turn 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.
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
Since operation of the front passenger airbag is not compatible with the positioning of a 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.
Activating the front passenger airbag
(depending on the vehicle)
You should 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, push 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 appears on the display 2 for around 60 seconds after each start-up.
warning light is off and that the warning light appears on the display 2 for around 60 seconds after each start-up.
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.
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;