Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 22

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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 different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 11 on page 19 - .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 11 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning light
for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 11 - 
Passenger front airbag deactivated

Passenger front airbag activated

Switch off
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Switch off the ignition.
1) The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, goes out for about
 
1 second and then comes on again.
» page 34, Airbag system.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's 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 key 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
position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that the warning light
 
lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's 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 key 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
position .
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that the warning light
 
does not illuminate after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
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ed off.
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
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fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
If the warning light is flashing, the front passenger airbag will not
■  
be deployed in an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a specialist
garage immediately.
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
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vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!
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» Fig. 11  carefully into the
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under the text    » Fig. 11
1)
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» Fig. 11  carefully into the
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under the text    » Fig. 11
Airbag system
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