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Component Tests and General Diagnostics






Seat Occupied Recognition, Basic Setting

Seat occupied recognition controls automatic passenger airbag deactivation.

This equipment is only installed on vehicles released in the USA.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A)





Diagnostic cable (VAS 5051/6A) (5 m)





- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A).

- Select "Guided Fault Finding" on Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A).

- Using the "Go to" button, select "Function/Component selection" and the following menu points in sequence:

- "Body"

- "Body Repairs"

- "01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems"

- "Airbag"

- "Airbag functions"

- "Seat occupied recognition basic setting"