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How to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Airbag

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In this video, you will learn how to deactivate the passenger airbag in Fiat's best-selling city car, the 500. Start by turning the ignition key to position 1. Press the menu button on the instrument panel, then scroll using the + and - buttons until you reach the "passenger airbag" option.

Enter the submenu and move to "no" to deactivate the airbag; confirm by pressing the menu button.

The airbag will now be deactivated, allowing you to install a child seat in the front seat. To reactivate it, follow the same procedure, selecting "yes" in the corresponding menu.


Updated on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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