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 approx. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
›
The warning light
lights up for approx. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
›
The warning light
switching on the ignition.
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. 94 Key switch for front passenger airbag/warning light for front pas-
senger airbag activation/deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 98.
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
» Fig. 94
on page 99 lights up after
3
Switching off
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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
›
Check that warning light
3
lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
›
Check that warning light
3
does not light up after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
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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
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will not be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system
checked by a specialist garage immediately.
» Fig. 94
2
in the middle of the dash panel
» Fig. 94
1
in the middle of the dash panel
flashes, the front passenger airbag
Airbag system
OFF.
ON.
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