Volkswagen ID.4: How to Recognize that the Front Passenger's Front Airbag is Switched Off

If the front passenger's front airbag is switched off, this is only indicated by the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator light being permanently on (→ Indicator light standard airbag system).

If the front passenger's front airbag is deactivated and the yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator light does not stay on permanently or comes on together with the yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster display, there may be a malfunction in the airbag system. Therefore, no child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger's front airbag could be deployed if there is an accident → .

DANGER

Read and heed the important safety instructions for the front passenger's front airbag (→ Child restraints).

DANGER

If an airbag is deactivated in the event of an accident, persons on the front passenger seat may suffer severe or fatal injuries. For that reason, the front passenger's front airbag may only be switched off in special circumstances.

• Switch off the front passenger's front airbag only if a rear-facing child restraint is fitted in the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances. Switch the front passenger's front airbag back on once the rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat is no longer being used.
• Only deactivate the front passenger's front airbag if, in exceptional circumstances, the front passenger backrest is folded down, depending on the vehicle equipment. Switch the front passenger's front airbag back on as soon as the front passenger backrest is folded back.
• To avoid damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger's front airbag on and off with the ignition switched off.
• As the driver, always ensure the key switch is in the correct position.

WARNING

If there is a malfunction in the airbag system, the airbag may not deploy correctly or at all, or it may deploy unexpectedly. This could cause severe or fatal injuries.

• In the event of a malfunction, have the airbag system checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
• If there is a malfunction in the airbag system, never fit a child restraint in the front passenger seat and remove any child restraints already installed there.

WARNING

If the remote control vehicle key or emergency key remain inserted in the key switch while driving, vibration may cause the vehicle key or emergency key to inadvertently turn in the key switch and may activate the front passenger's front airbag. The front passenger's front airbag could trigger unintentionally, which could cause severe or fatal injuries.

• Always remove the vehicle key or emergency key from the key switch before switching on the ignition.

NOTICE

If the key bit is not properly inserted, it could damage the key-operated switch when it turns.

• Insert the key bit into the key switch until you feel resistance for a second time.

NOTICE

If the vehicle key or emergency key is inserted in the key switch when the front passenger door is closed, this may damage the door trim panel, instrument panel, key switch, vehicle key and emergency key.

• Always remove the vehicle key or emergency key from the key switch before closing the front passenger door.

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