Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 194

Deactivating airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 190.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones outlined
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 forward-facing child
seat in some countries) » page 193, Transporting children safely.
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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 adjusted.
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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 airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 191, Deactivating the front passenger airbag.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other air-
bags as appropriate.
Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
Airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment
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The warning light lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
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tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag switched off with the key switch in the storage com-
partment
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The warning light comes on for about 4 seconds after the ignition has been
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switched on.
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The indicator light » Fig. 170
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switched on.
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.
on page 191 lights up after the ignition is
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 170 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 190.
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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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that the warning light in the      text
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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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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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Check that the warning light in the      text
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after the ignition is switched on.
The warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
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changed or after the ignition is switched on.
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» Fig. 170 OFF.
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lights up
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» Fig. 170 ON.
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lights up
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Airbag system