Airbag Deactivation - Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
No modifications should be made to parts of the airbag system, to the
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front bumper or to the body.
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
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sult in the airbag being deployed.

Airbag deactivation

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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
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
▶ 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
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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!
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Safety
» page 36.
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23.
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
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on, the indicator light illuminates
The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
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the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds
Switch off
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
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Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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Check that the warning light
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on.
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
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Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
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Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
» Fig. 11 - 
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illuminates after the ignition is switched
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