
Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel and Sun Protection
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
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 lamp in the overhead
operating console.
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If in doubt, fasten the child restraint system on
the rear bench or transport the passenger on
the rear bench.
Information
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After switching on the ignition, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning light lights
up for a few seconds as a check.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up
The passenger airbag is switched off.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up
The passenger airbag is active and ready for
operation.
Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the
passenger airbag triggering unintentionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-year old
child is seated in the child restraint system on the
passenger seat the indicator lamp “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF“ must be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator lamp
does not light up, it could indicate a fault in the
system, and the airbag could inflate in a collision,
placing the child at risk of death or severe injury
from the inflating airbag.
In this case:
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Fasten the child restraint system on the rear
bench immediately.
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Have the fault remedied at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Faults are indicated by a warning light on the
tachometer.
The airbag warning light illuminates when the
electronic monitoring of the airbag system
detects a malfunction of the sensors, safety belt
system, occupant detection system, PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, related wiring, airbag
modules and control units.
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In the following cases you should
immediately consult an authorized
Porsche dealer in order to assure the
airbag system is functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition is switched on.
or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running.
or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
Information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter „Airbag systems“ in the
owner’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on stickers attached to the sun visors, as
well as on all airbag components.
For special recommendations on the use of child
restraints:
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Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on page 50.
DANGER
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Warning light