48 Restraint systems and airbags › Key switch for the front passenger airbag
Deactivating the airbags
Only deactivate the airbag when the ignition is
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We recommend having airbags other than the front
passenger airbag deactivated » page 48, service by
a ŠKODA service partner.
switched off!
WARNING
Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger
airbags in an accident!
If the front passenger airbag has been deactivated
with the key, do not leave the key in the key switch
while driving. Vibrations can cause the key to turn
in the slot and activate the airbag!
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If the driver's seat adjustment is correct, the dis-
tance of at least 25 cm between the centre of the
steering wheel and the sternum cannot be main-
tained.
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Additional operating controls for a physically disad-
vantaged driver are installed in the vehicle.
The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
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service
Before switching off/switching on the front pas-
senger airbag
Depending on the key type:
illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
Fold out the key bit completely.
switched on and then flashes for 12 seconds -
Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with the diag-
nostic device
Message regarding the deactivated airbag or belt
tensioner
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Or:
Take out the key bit.
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Switch off/on front passenger airbag
WARNING
Switch off the ignition.
Open the passenger
door.
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If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-
cle, inform the buyer!
Insert the key bit into
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the slot in the key
switch as far as it will
go.
Conditions
✓ The ignition is switched on.
to Switch off the key
switch carefully into
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Troubleshooting
position
rotate.
to turn on the key switch carefully into position
rotate.
Remove the key bit from the slot.
Close the passenger door.
Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-
senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.
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Airbag system faulty
illuminates
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Message regarding an airbag fault
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Indicator lights
Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
After switching on the igni-
tion, the two indicator lights
light up briefly.
If the system is OK, the two
indicator lights go out.
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Usage
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example.
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One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-
pending on the position of the key switch.
A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
passenger seat.
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The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic
seats without side airbags.
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lights up - front passenger airbag switched
off
lights up 65 secs after the ignition is
switched on – passenger front airbag
switched on
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
