Disabling and enabling front passenger airbag

Updated 09/06/2023

To use a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, you must first disable the front passenger airbag using the passenger airbag switch. When disabled, the airbag will not deploy in a collision. Read all information about front airbags and child seating before changing the passenger airbag status.

Switch location and positions

The airbag switch is located on the side of the dashboard and is accessible when the front passenger door is open.

It has two positions. They are marked with both symbols and text indicating whether the front passenger airbag is enabled or disabled.

Airbag switch in position on — Airbags enabled. Always use this position when a forward-facing passenger, child or adult, is in the seat.

In the position marked ON, the airbag is enabled and can be deployed by the car.

Airbag switch in position off — Airbag disabled. Always use this position when a rearward-facing child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat.

In the position marked OFF, the airbag is disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.

Changing the airbag switch position

Pull the switch outwards and turn it to position ON or OFF.

The display confirms the status change.

If set to ON, the message Passenger airbag enabled (ON) appears. The airbag is enabled.

If set to OFF, the message Passenger airbag disabled (OFF) appears. The airbag is disabled.

Note

The overhead console always shows the current passenger airbag status. Make a habit of regularly checking it before driving, especially if a rearward-facing child restraint has been installed or removed recently.