Audi Q5   Safety  Airbag system
Key-operated switch in glove box for deactivating front passenger's airbag
Fig. 1 Key-operated switch in glove box for deactivating front passenger's airbag
Lamp indicates that front passenger's airbag has been deactivated via key-operated switch
Fig. 2 Lamp indicates that front passenger's airbag has been deactivated via key-operated switch
Applies to vehicles: with key-operated switch for front passenger's airbag
If an airbag has been deactivated, it should be reactivated as soon as possible so that it can continue to give the required protection.
The key-operated switch for deactivating the front passenger's airbag is located in the glove box Fig. 1.
To deactivate the front passenger's airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch and turn it to position -OFF-.
The front passenger's airbag can be reactivated by turning the key to position -ON-.
Deactivating front passenger's airbag when a child safety seat is in use
If you have no alternative but to install a rearward-facing child safety seat on the front passenger's seat you must deactivate the front passenger's airbag beforehand.
We recommend, however, that child seats should be only fitted on the rear seat so that the front passenger's airbag can remain functional and provide protection in an accident Link.
Monitoring of airbag system
The airbag warning lamp will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition is switched on.
If the front passenger's airbag has been deactivated via the key-operated switch, the indicator lamp "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" will light up constantly as a reminder Fig. 2. Please refer also to the description of the warning lamp in the instrument cluster Link.
When the front passenger's airbag is deactivated using the key-operated switch, the seat belt warning lamp for the front passenger Link is also switched off.
WARNING!
  • If you have no alternative but to install a rearward-facing child seat on the front passenger's seat, the front passenger's airbag must be deactivated beforehand. Potentially fatal injuries to the child can result if the front passenger's airbag is not deactivated! Link
  • If you have deactivated the front passenger's airbag, reactivate it as soon as the child seat is no longer needed so that the airbag can continue to give the required protection.
  • It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key-operated switch is set to the correct position.
Note
All the other airbags in the car will remain functional if the front passenger's airbag has been deactivated with the key-operated switch.