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How to Activate and Deactivate the Passenger Airbag on a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, see how to activate and deactivate the passenger airbag on a Ford Focus. Turn on the ignition of your car with the key and check if the airbag warning light is on or off. Open the glove compartment located in the dashboard of the car and insert the key of your remote control into the lock on the right side of the glove compartment. Turn the key to confirm the activation or deactivation of the airbag (left off, right on). The yellow airbag warning light will appear on the instrument panel when the airbag is deactivated; to reactivate the airbag function, repeat the previous steps. Finally, double-check everything and turn off the ignition.

Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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