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, where the child is
transported facing towards the
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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 pur-
chaser must be informed!
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rear» page 22.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
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Fig. 10 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for the front passenger airbag
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Switch positions » Fig. 10
The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched

on, the indicator light
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 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 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
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 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
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» Fig. 10illuminates - 
 
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light lights up after the ignition is switched on.
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light lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Airbag system
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