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Airbags - general 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 corrected!

The replacement of a component must be noted in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet!

To do this, stick or enter the documentation number in a free panel intended for this purpose!

The documentation number is attached to the replacement part as a tear-off sticker or is stored in PIWIS Tester II 9818  !

Replaced airbag units or airbag modules must be retained by the Porsche Centre or authorised Porsche dealer and must not be handed over to the customer (customer has no right to keep them). They must be destroyed or disposed of in accordance with the explosives ordinance and the hazardous materials ordinance, or returned to the manufacturer!

When the steering wheel is replaced, e.g. in order to install a steering wheel from the Tequipment 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 that was replaced is handed over to the customer!

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 comes on in the event of a fault. The airbag warning light comes on for approx. 3 seconds after the ignition is switched on and goes off if there is no fault entered in the fault memory. If it lights up again, this indicates a fault in the system. The fault can be read out using PIWIS Tester II 9818  .