Ford Focus Quiz
Occupant protection

Disabling the passenger airbag

In this manual: Occupant protection
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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Make sure that the passenger airbag is disabled when using a rearward facing child restraint on the front passenger seat.

Fitting the passenger airbag deactivation switch If you need to fit a child restraint on a seat protected by an operational airbag in front of it, have a passenger airbag deactivation switch fitted. Ask your dealer for further information. Note: The key switch is located in the glove compartment with an airbag deactivation lamp in the instrument panel.

If the airbag warning lamp illuminates or flashes when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. See Warning lamps and indicators. Remove the child restraint and have the system checked immediately.

Disabling the passenger airbag

Disabled A Enabled B

Turn the switch to position A.

When you switch the ignition on, check that the passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp illuminates.

Enabling the passenger airbag Make sure that the passenger airbag is enabled when you are not using a child restraint on the front passenger seat.

Turn the switch to position B.

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