Airbag Deactivation - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

WARNING
Information on the use of the airbag system
Any work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of
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system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Further information
» page 86.
No changes of any sort should be made to parts of the airbag system, the
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front bumper or the bodywork.
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
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sult in the airbag being deployed.

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. 9 on page 19 - .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
A warning light indicates that the airbag has been
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones 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 it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle 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 different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
deactivated» page
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rear» page 20.
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 9 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning light
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for front passenger airbag
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Switch positions » Fig. 9
The front passenger airbag is activated - the warning light does not light
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up when the ignition is turned on
The front passenger airbag has been deactivated - the warning light lights
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up after switching on the ignition
Switch off
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the passenger door.
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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 passenger door.
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Check that the warning light
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the passenger door.
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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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» Fig. 9 - 
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lights up after the ignition is switched on.
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Airbag system