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How to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Volkswagen Up?

Model: Volkswagen Up MK 1 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Airbag

Video tutorial

In this tutorial, see how to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Volkswagen Up, a very simple and quick operation to perform after positioning a child seat on the right seat facing the opposite direction of travel. First, remove the key from the ignition cylinder, then open the passenger door and locate the switch on the right side panel.

Next, insert the key into the switch and turn it to the "Off" position to deactivate the airbag. To reactivate it, simply turn the selector to the "On" position.


Updated on 28 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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