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How to Disable the Passenger Airbag in a Mercedes A-Class?

Model: Mercedes Classe A W176 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Airbag

You can disable the passenger airbag in the specified vehicle at your own risk using the vehicle's key. There is a switch next to the steering wheel, on the driver's side, at knee height, through which you can activate and deactivate the airbag. In the video provided, you can clearly see the procedure, noting how the airbag indicator light, along with a message, alerts the driver about the activation or deactivation status.

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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