Switching Off The Front Passenger Airbag - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Deactivating airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 136.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered only in the following cases, for
example.
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When using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has its
back to the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in the
direction of travel due to different legal regulations applying)
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 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 137.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other air-
bags.
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 approximately 3 seconds after the ignition is
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switched on and then flashes again for approximately 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 3 seconds after the ignition has been
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switched on.
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The » Fig. 117 on page 137 warning light comes on after the ignition
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has been switched on.
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The airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, goes out
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for about 1 second and then comes on again.
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 airbags in your vehicle
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can/must be deactivated.

Switching off the front passenger airbag

» page 139,
Fig. 117 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 136.
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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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch to position
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Check whether the
in the centre of the dash panel lights up after the ignition has been switched
on.
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 to position
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Check whether the
the centre of the dash panel does not light up after the ignition is switched on.
warning light in the      message
3 1)
 
warning light in the      message in
3
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2 » Fig. 117 OFF.
» Fig. 117 ON.
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Airbag system