WARNING (Continued)
■
No modifications should be made to parts of the airbag system, to the
front bumper or to the body.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
Airbag deactivation
Introduction
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 11 on page 22 -
.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
The airbag deactivation is indicated by the warning light
» page 36.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones
below.
▶
If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 23.
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If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶
If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶
If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated upon the sale of the vehicle, the buyer must be
informed of this!
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 11 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Key switch positions » Fig. 11 -
The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator light illuminates
» Fig. 11 -
The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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