Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 138

Deactivating airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.
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If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different le-
gal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing child
seat in some countries) » page 138, Transporting children safely.
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If it is not possible 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 adjus-
ted.
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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 airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 136.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other air-
bags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, includ-
ing when one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment
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The warning light lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is
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switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
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The warning light lights up for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition is
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switched on.
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Warning light » Fig. 123 on page 136 lights up after the ignition is
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switched on.
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The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, goes out for
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about 1 second and then comes on again.
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Safety
Note
The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
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A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
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cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 123 Key switch for front passenger airbag/warning light for front pas-
senger airbag activation/deactivation
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Switching off
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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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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
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After switching on the ignition, check whether the warning light
minated in writing      is illuminated in the centre panel.
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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» Fig. 123 OFF.
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is illu-
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» Fig. 123 ON.
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