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Switch for “Airbag ON/OFF” is located in glove box -arrow-.
Procedure:
– Turn switch to “AIRBAG OFF” position.
– Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys‐
tem check.
– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” display lights up in
instrument cluster.
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn switch to “AIRBAG ON” position.
– Switch ignition on and wait for vehicle to complete initial sys‐
tem check.
– Check that “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” disappears.
– Switch off ignition.
Note
The amount of time needed for the vehicle system check varies
depending on the model and equipment.
3.36
Seat belts: checking that retaining rivets
are fitted, and checking locking action of
automatic belt retractor
Procedure:
For all seat belts installed:
– Check that retaining rivets/clips are fitted.
– Check locking action of automatic belt retractors when belt is
unrolled abruptly.
Note
If the seat belt is securing an object (e.g. child seat), do not re‐
lease the seat belt. Only check the locking action when the belt
is buckled; it is not necessary to check the retaining rivet/clip in
this case.
3.37
Instrument cluster: checking warning
lamps
Reading out the event memory is a repair measure and should
be charged separately.
Procedure:
– Start engine and wait for vehicle to complete initial system
check.
– Check whether warning lamps light up in instrument cluster.
– Switch off engine.
– If relevant warning lamps light up: Read out event memory
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
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