Audi A6 Typ 4G: Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
(USA models) / (Canada models) Airbag monitoring indicator light
Two separate indicators monitor the function of the Advanced Airbag System: the airbag monitoring indicator light and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light.
The Advanced Airbag System as well as the side
airbags and side curtain airbags with ejection
mitigation features (including the electronic control
unit, sensors and system wiring) are all
monitored continuously to make sure that they
are functioning properly whenever the ignition is on. Every time you turn on the
ignition, the airbag system indicator light
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(USA models) /
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(Canada models) will come on for a
few seconds (function check).
The system must be inspected when the indicator light
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(Canada models):
- does not come on when the ignition is switched on,
- does not go out a few seconds after you have switched on the ignition, or
- comes on while driving.
If an airbag system malfunction is detected, the indicator light will come on to serve as a constant reminder to have the system inspected immediately.
If a malfunction occurs that turns the front airbag on the passenger side off, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light will come on and stay on whenever the ignition is on.
WARNING
An airbag system that is not functioning properly cannot provide supplemental protection in a frontal crash.
- If the airbag indicator light comes when the vehicle is being used, have the system inspected immediately by your authorized Audi dealer. It is possible that the airbag will inflate when it is not supposed to, or will not inflate when it should.
