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72 12... Deactivating front passenger airbags with key switch: Notes

WARNING: The responsibility for deactivation/activation rests with the customer.
Depending on the occupation of the front passenger seat, the front passenger and side airbags must be (de-)activated in accordance with the Owner's Handbook.

The passenger airbag can only be deactivated in accordance with the following instructions if the vehicle is equipped with a suitable key-operated switch!

The key-operated switch can be retrofitted if it is missing and has been ordered as an optional extra.

Key-operated switch:

The following airbags are deactivated simultaneously with the key switch (1):

The airbags can only be deactivated/reactivated while the vehicle is stationary and with the door open.

IMPORTANT: The head airbag remains active.
Fig 1: Identifying Key-Operated Switch
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