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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch

Fig. 72 shows the key-operated switch on the front passenger side of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 dash panel used to switch that airbag on or off manually. It must be switched off whenever a rear-facing child seat is fitted to the front passenger seat — this page explains exactly how to operate the switch and confirm which state it is in.

Fig. 72 In the dash panel on the front passenger side: key-operated switch for switching the front passenger front airbag on and off

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat.

Disabling the front passenger front airbag

  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Open the door on the front passenger side.
  • Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key   .
  • Use the open key bit to turn the key-operated switch   to the position.
  • Close the door on the front passenger side.
  • When the ignition is switched on, the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp will light up steadily in the dash panel   .

Enabling the front passenger front airbag

  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Open the door on the front passenger side.
  • Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key   .
  • Use the open key bit to turn the key-operated switch   to the position.
  • The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp lights up in the dash panel and disappears after approximately 60 seconds  .
  • Close the door on the front passenger side.
  • Check that the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp in the dash panel does not light up when the ignition is switched on   .

Identifying characteristics for a disabled front passenger front airbag

A disabled front passenger front airbag is identified only when the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp is displayed in the dash panel ( lights up yellow continuously)   .

If the indicator lamp in the dash panel is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the same time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child restraint system to the front passenger seat for safety reasons. The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.

WARNING

The front passenger front airbag should only be switched off in exceptional circumstances.
  • To prevent damage to the airbag system, only switch the front passenger front airbag on and off when the ignition is switched off.
  • It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
  • Only switch the front passenger front airbag off if, in exceptional circumstances, a child seat has to be attached to the front passenger seat.
  • Switch the front passenger front airbag back on again as soon as the child seat on the front passenger seat is no longer being used.

    Questions & answers

    Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I switch off the Golf Mk7 front passenger airbag?
    Insert the vehicle key into the key-operated switch on the passenger side of the dash panel (visible with the door open) and turn it to the OFF position. The indicator lamp on the centre console confirms the airbag is deactivated.
    When must I switch off the Golf Mk7 front passenger airbag?
    You must switch it off before installing a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger seat. A deploying airbag behind a rear-facing child seat can cause fatal injuries to the child.
    How do I switch the Golf Mk7 front passenger airbag back on?
    Turn the key switch back to the ON position and check that the indicator lamp on the centre console shows ON. Always reactivate the airbag when the child seat is removed.
    What happens if I forget to switch the Golf Mk7 passenger airbag off for a child seat?
    If the airbag deploys with a rearward-facing child seat in place, the child can suffer fatal injuries. The manual gives this the highest warning level — DANGER.
    Front airbags
    Fig. 70 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag Fig. 71 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag First read and observe the introductory information a ...

    Side airbags
    Fig. 73 On the left-hand side of the vehicle: deployment zones of side airbags (variant A). On the side of the front seat: location and deployment range of the side airbag (variant B) First read ...

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