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Airbag Systems
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passenger’s airbag will automatically be switched on
and off.
Depending on the angle and force of impact, the
passenger's airbag which is switched-on will be
triggered during a collision.
Precondition for switching the passenger's airbag on
and off, depending on weight, body positioning and
shape:
b
Ignition is switched on.
Adjusting the passenger seat
Modify vehicle to accomodate
persons with disabilities
Because modifications to your vehicle could compro-
mise your advanced airbag system, please call
1-800-PORSCHE prior to having your vehicle
modified.
Automatic deactivation of the
passenger airbag
– When an
up to one-year old child
is seated in the
child restraint system on the front seat, the
passenger airbag will be automatically deacti-
vated.
– When an adult is seated in the front passenger
seat the front airbag is automatically activated.
Fig. 19: PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator light
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator light lights up
The passenger airbag is switched off.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator light does not light up
The passenger airbag is active and ready for opera-
tion.
WARNING
Improper Front
Passenger Seating
Improper seating can unintentionally impair opera-
tion of occupant sensing of the passenger’s airbag.
If the weight of an adult on the passenger's seat is
not properly maintained, the passenger's airbag may
be switched off.
e
Select an upright seat position, and do not
support weight on the armrests or center
console, or lean out of the window while driving.
e
Always keep feet positioned on the floor in the
footwell while driving. Do not put feet on the
dashboard or the seat area.
WARNING
Reclining Passenger
Seatback
Seat belts only offer protection when the backrest is
positioned at an upright seating angle and the belts
are properly positioned on the body.
e
Do not operate the vehicle with the driver or
passenger backrests excessively reclined.
DANGER
Child Restraint in Front
Seat
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an
accident, Porsche strongly recommends:
f
Please see chapter „Automatic deactivation of
the passenger airbag“ on page 43.
f
Please see chapter „Child Restraint Systems
(Child Seats)“ on page 69.
Information
Depending on the weight, body positioning and shape
acting on the passenger's seat, it can occur in the
case of heavier children that the passenger airbag is
active or, in the case of very light adults or young
persons, that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
The condition of the passenger airbag system is
shown by the indicator light
in the overhead operating console.
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