Seats, restraints 61The inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the head and upper body inthe event of a side-on collisionconsiderably.9 WarningKeep the area in which the airbaginflates clear of obstructions.NoteOnly use protective seat covers thathave been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.Airbag deactivationThe front passenger airbag systemmust be deactivated if a child restraintsystem is to be fitted on this seat. Theside airbags, the belt pretensionersand all driver airbag systems willremain active.The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key-operated switch on the right side ofthe instrument panel.Use the ignition key to choose theposition:*OFF = front passenger airbag isdeactivated and will notinflate in the event of acollision. Control indicator*OFF illuminatescontinuously in the centreconsole. A child restraintsystem can be installed inaccordance with thechart Child restraintinstallation locations3 64. No adult person isallowed to occupy thefront passenger seat.VON = front passenger airbag isactive. A child restraintsystem must not beinstalled.
