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How to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Fiat 500

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years 2007-2021
Part: Airbag

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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