General Information

The airbag system is constantly monitored by a diagnosis unit in the triggering unit. Any fault is signalled by a warning light. The warning light for the airbag system lights up in the event of a fault. The airbag warning light lights for approx. 3 seconds after the ignition is switched on and goes out if no fault has been entered in the fault memory. If it lights up again, this indicates a fault in the system. The fault can be read out using Porsche System Tester 2.

Information 

• A period of 10 seconds is required to enable the triggering unit to identify all faults in the system! 
• In order to guarantee that every possible fault source is checked during the vehicle test, the ignition must be switched on for at least 10 seconds! 
• The fault memory must be cleared following a fault in the airbag system and after it has been remedied! 
• The replacement of a component must be noted in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet! 
• To do this, attach the documentation number in a free panel intended for that purpose! 
• The documentation number is attached to the replacement part as a tear-off sticker! 
• Exchanged airbag units or airbag modules must be taken into possession by the Porsche Centre or by a dealer authorised by Porsche and must not be handed over to the customer (customer has no right to possess them). They must be destroyed, disposed of or returned to the manufacturer in accordance with the explosives ordinance and the hazardous materials ordinance! 
• When the steering wheel is exchanged, e.g. to install a steering wheel from the Tequipment product range, the airbag unit of the replaced steering wheel must be removed and destroyed, disposed of or returned to the manufacturer before the steering wheel is handed over to the customer! 

Information 

If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).

Fig 1: Locating Tear-Off Label Shown On Airbag Sensor

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Tear off the tear-off label -2- on the new component -1- and stick it in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet under the heading Proof of airbag system check/component replacement. 
  Fig 2: Identifying Tear-Off Label

  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
• The replacement date and current mileage must be documented and the booklet must be stamped with the Centre's stamp.