How do I disable my airbag driver?
To legally disable an airbag you need to submit a written request to NHTSA and, if approved, the work has to be done by an authorized dealer or shop. They’ll install an on-off switch so that the airbag can be enabled whenever the vehicle occupant doesn’t meet the requirements for deactivation.
Can my child sit in the front?
If a child restraint is not available, children under 3 years must travel in the rear, but may be unrestrained. Children 3 years and over, up to 135cm tall must sit in the rear and use an adult seat belt. Children aged 12 years or more, or over 135cm tall, may travel the front, but must wear the seat belt.
Why would you want your passenger airbag off?
Your passenger airbag will turn off if your passenger is: Light enough that the weight sensor detects that someone is occupying the seat, but not heavy enough that deploying the airbag is a wise idea. The sensor believes the person sitting in this chair is too light and deploying the airbag would be unsafe for them.
What happens if you put child seat in front of airbag?
There is a penalty for drivers who place a rearward-facing child car seat in the front where there is an active airbag. You may receive at least three penalty points on your driving licence if caught. Remember to re-activate the airbag whenever the seat is going to be occupied by a passenger.
When do you turn off the airbag in a car?
These cars disable the airbag automatically depending on conditions, for example when the passenger seat is empty. If you can’t deactivate the passenger airbag it is recommended that all children travel in the rear seats. Remember, DO NOT deactivate the front passenger airbag if you’re using a front facing child seat.
Is it illegal to put a baby in the front seat?
When you’re travelling with a baby in a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger seat. It is illegal to use a rearward-facing child car seat in a passenger seat protected by an airbag. The deployment of an airbag where a rearward-facing baby seat is in place can cause serious injury to the child or even death.
Where is the airbag switch on a car?
It may be on the dashboard itself, in the glovebox or on the side of the dash so that you need to open the passenger door to access the switch. The switch will have two positions ‘on’ and ‘off’. To move the switch from one position to another you need a special key that you insert into the switch and turn.