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Can I disable the passenger side airbag of my Hyundai Coupe? I am under 5ft and have heard it’s dangerous, even fatal if they go off.
Asked on 8 May 2010 by J.W., via e-mail
Answered by
Honest John
Wrong information. More likely to save your life than harm you in any way. Should only ever be switched off when using a rear facing baby seat or rear facing child seat in the passenger seat. Though obviously it makes sense to sit as far back from the airbag as you comfortably can.
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