Headline in Fig. 287: When the front passenger’s airbag is disengaged, a warning bulb will illuminate.
You must first deactivate the front passenger airbag if you are forced to install a rearward-facing kid seat on the front passenger seat.
We advise installing child seats in the back seat so that the front passenger’s airbag may continue to function and protect the occupant in the event of an accident.
Use the emergency key link to turn the key-operated switch to OFF (Fig. 286o) to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
Turning the key to the ON position will restart the front passenger’s airbag.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the indicator lamp linko will briefly illuminate.
The indicator lighting PASSENGER AIR BAG OFForAIR BAG OFF will continuously light up as a reminder if the front passenger’s airbag has been deactivated (Fig. 287o).
- The front passenger airbag must be turned off before installing a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if you have no other choice. If the front passenger’s airbag is not disengaged, the youngster could sustain potentially deadly injuries!
- As soon as the kid seat is no longer required, if you have disabled the front passenger airbag, enable it again so that it can continue to provide the necessary safety.
- The driver is in charge of making sure the key-operated switch is in the appropriate setting.
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How do I turn on the passenger airbag?
When the passenger door is open, you may access the switch for the passenger airbag on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Verify that the switch is set to the appropriate position. All front-facing passengers, including children and adults, can securely sit in the passenger seat when the airbag is ON.
Why is the passenger airbag in my Audi off?
If your passenger is light enough for the weight sensor to notice that they are in the seat but not so light that it would be prudent to deploy the airbag, your passenger airbag will not deploy. The airbag’s deployment would be risky for the person in this chair, according to the sensor, because they are too light.
Should I turn on the passenger airbag?
When should the front passenger airbag be turned off, and how do you do it?
One of a car’s most crucial safety elements is the airbag. It works in tandem with the seat belt and should never be used independently as doing so could seriously hurt the occupant. Keep in mind that children should always ride in the back seats while transporting them. However, it’s crucial that you turn off the airbag if they must, for any reason, ride in the front passenger seat with their child restraint system. We’ve already talked about how dangerous airbags can be for kids and when to disable them. The fact is that children are especially at risk from the passenger airbag when they are in a rear-facing seat (390 KB). Children who are equal to or less than 1.35 cm in height must ride in the back seats using an approved child restraint system appropriate for their size and weight, according to Article 117 of the General Traffic Law in Spain, which applies to vehicles with up to nine seats, including the driver’s seat. Only three unusual situations allow them to ride in the front passenger seat: when there are no rear seats in the car, when every back seat is currently filled by kids wearing child restraints, or when it is difficult to install a child restraint system in the back seats. The Regulation also stipulates that rear-facing child restraint systems may only be used if the airbag has been disengaged if a kid must travel in the front passenger seat for any of the aforementioned reasons and the vehicle is fitted with a passenger airbag. Additionally, it is advised to steer clear of transporting youngsters under the age of 12 in the front passenger seat whenever possible (even if one of the three exceptions mentioned above occur). The airbag’s primary function is to prevent the head of the passenger from colliding with the windshield. When a youngster is sitting in the front passenger seat, it can be very harmful because it emerges at a speed of 200 km/h. A toddler could be wholly suffocated or even crushed against the seat. Keep in mind that the youngster is significantly closer to the airbag and the explosion happens closer to the child’s head if the child is in a child restraint system. The child’s head is even closer to the windscreen if the seat is rear-facing.
The passenger airbag light continues to be on.
Only when there is an issue with the airbag system in the car should the airbag warning light remain illuminated. The car’s computer runs a system check each time you turn the key. In order to demonstrate that it is functioning, the light briefly illuminates before turning off.
What should you do if the passenger airbag is disabled?
There may be a problem with the system if there is an adult seated in the front seat and the passenger airbag light is still lit up as “OFF.” Make sure the seatbelt is fastened and that they are seated properly. To see if the light is fixed, you may also try turning the engine off and on again.
How can the passenger airbag light be turned off?
The airbag light connects the seat belt system and the airbag system as part of the Supplement Restraint System (SRS) in automobiles (and vice-versa). When you turn on your automobile, the airbag light comes on for around seven seconds before going out, signifying that the internal system check was successful and finished. When the airbag light either never turns on or stays on while blinking, an issue exists. The airbag light needs to be reset at this stage.
Examining seat belt components, fixing bad clock springs, and replacing faulty sensors are a few techniques for turning off an airbag light. New bulbs or a fully charged battery are other options. While most repairs can be done without a professional, others may.
The following 10 steps will reset your airbag light:
- Turn on and off your ignition.
- Test drive your car when it has been restarted.
- Check the airbag switch for the passenger.
- Check to see if the seat belts are in place and functioning properly.
- Check to see if the passenger seat sensor is off.
- Use a scanner with the ability to reset the SRS or airbag light.
- Fix the broken airbag sensors.
- Replace or repair a broken clock spring.
- Check to see if the airbag is working properly.
- seek for a specialist’s help.
Although not exhaustive, the list above includes tried-and-true methods for tackling the problem. Some of them might not apply to your vehicle because compatibility is always based on the year, make, and model. It is recommended that you have your service manual on hand when carrying out any of these fixes. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, too. Let’s get started on resetting your airbag light right away.
On an Audi A5, how do you activate the passenger airbag?
Use the emergency key Link to flip the key-operated switch to the “OFF” position to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag (Fig. 1). Turning the key to the ON position will reactivate the airbag for the front passenger.
On an Audi Q5, how do you activate the passenger airbag?
The glove box houses the key-operated button for the front passenger airbag deactivation (Fig. 1). Insert your ignition key into the switch and turn it to the “OFF” position to deactivate the airbag for the front passenger. Turning the key to the “ON” position will activate the front passenger’s airbag once more.
In an Audi Q3, how do you activate the passenger airbag?
As quickly as feasible, an airbag that has been deactivated should be reactivated so that it can continue to provide the necessary protection.
Use the key to turn the key-operated switch in Fig. 1 to the “OFF” position to disable the front passenger’s airbag.
Turning the key to the “ON” position will activate the front passenger’s airbag once more.
You must first deactivate the front passenger’s airbag if you are forced to install a rearward-facing kid seat on the front passenger seat.
In order for the front passenger’s airbag to continue to function and offer protection in the event of an accident, we advise installing kid seats in the back seat Link.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the warning lamp Link will briefly illuminate.
The reminder indicator lighting “PASS. AIRBAG OFF” or “AIRBAG OFF” will always be illuminated if the front passenger’s airbag has been deactivated Fig. 2.
The seat belt warning lamp for the front passenger Link is likewise turned off when the front passenger’s airbag is disconnected.
- The front passenger’s airbag must be turned off before installing a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger’s seat if you have no other choice. If the front passenger’s airbag is not disabled, the youngster may get injuries that could be deadly Link!
- As soon as the kid seat is no longer required, if you have disabled the front passenger airbag, enable it again so that it can continue to provide the necessary safety.
- The driver must make sure that the key-operated switch is in the appropriate position.
If the front passenger’s airbag has been deactivated using the key-operated switch, none of the other airbags in the vehicle will stop working.