Skoda OCTAVIA, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING (Continued)
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When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.
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There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the text

can be seen on the B column clad-
ding.
Deactivating airbags
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
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Deactivating the front passenger airbag 19
Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones
outlined below.
▶
If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶
If not being able 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 ad-
justed.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 14 on page 19 -

.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags as appropriate.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 35 ,
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Safety systems .
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 14 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for the front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions
» Fig. 14 -
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Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
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 » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 14

carefully into the
position

.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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
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Airbag system