Child seat in a 575

Mark- There was an optional switch to turn off the passenger side airbag, but it was not available on US spec 575Ms. I believe one owner retrofitted the switch or rigged something similar on a Euro spec car without the switch. You might search for it.

In theory, the right hand airbag will not activate unless the weight in the seat is at least 80 lbs. There is an extensive write-up in the owners manual starrting on page 2-92. Feeling apparently was that the 80 lb limitation in the US spec cars obviated the need for an on/off switch.

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Terry Phillips
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I use a booster for my 7 and 9 year olds, both weigh approximatly 50 lbs. To protect the seat I placed a small floor mat upside down and a towel over it, and than the booster on top so nothing scratches the leather. I try not to take the kids on the freeway because like most things in this car on any given day the Gremlins that came with the car move from component to component.

To make sure the seat belt activated I slammed on the brakes a couple of times and it seemed to work fine.

 

In the 550, I used to have to take Eric's right shoe off 'cause he used to work (and ruin) the window switch with his foot.

The sole affected the rubberized coating, the sock, not so much

 

I have an air bag kill switch in my 575. The dealer would not add the factory kit, so I used the guy who does it. It was around $500 and he did a great job (Search this forum and you can find his info and pics of the install).

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dsd
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Deffinetly put a towel down thats what I do in my bmw and sometimes the ferrari.

 

My boy jumps straight into the driver seat...

Alex Lin
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Maybe they know each other?
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They surely do...

Alex Lin

 

I was told by my factory dealer that was not true. I use a booster, but inquired with Ferrari of Washington beforehand. They would not install the cut off and said the bag will always operate.

 

What kind of shifter have you got there? That does not look stock in the photos. I do not recall that shifter in your car when we met at the Richmond show in '07.

 

Was it that long ago

It was a custom extension the previous owner had made (He liked to keep a middle console with a bottle of wine there and needed to clear that). I had it removed.

I too thought the airbag would turn off between 1 and 35 pounds. No point in risky safety though.

-dsd

 

Yea, you picked up a silver plate for 1st with your car at that show if I recall. I had just acquired mine that June. I came in second the following year to that great older 12, and won 1st the following year.

 

No problems like that in a 308....brought my son home from the hospital in the 308!! How many people do you know that can say their first car ride ever was in a Ferrari!!





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My daughter had been over 100 mph in my Dino 246 GT before she was a week old, but I do not remember which car I used to bring her and Jan home. Could have been the Dino.

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Terry Phillips