Airbag Deactivation - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

Airbag deactivation

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» fig. 10 on page 21 - .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags as appropriate.
A warning light indicates that the airbag has been deactivated
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones
outlined below.
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If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, the child must be
positioned with its back to the direction of travel
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If not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle
of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly ad-
justed.
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If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
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If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the buyer
must be informed!
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Switch
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Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 10 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for front passenger airbag
positions» fig. 10 - 
The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the warning light illuminates» fig.
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The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds
Switch off the ignition.
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
Insert the key into the key 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 box on the front passenger's side.
Check that the warning light lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switch off the ignition.
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key
Insert the key into the key 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 box on the front passenger's side.
Check that the warning light lights up after the ignition is switched on.
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Airbag system
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