Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 24

Deactivating airbags
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.
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If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different
legal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing
child seat in some countries) » page
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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).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 21, Deactivating the front passenger airbag.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically,
even if one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment
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The warning light illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the
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ignition and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
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The warning light illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the
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ignition.
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The » Fig. 13 on page 21 warning light illuminates when the igni-
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tion is 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.
22, Transporting children safely.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 13 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
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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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 into position
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that warning light
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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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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 into position
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Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that warning light
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is switched on.
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» Fig. 13
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    in the text illuminates after
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» Fig. 13
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    illuminates after the ignition
Airbag system
OFF.
ON.
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