▶
Vehicle rollover.
If the measured deceleration rate is below the refer-
ence values programmed into the control unit, the
airbags will not be deployed despite possible serious
vehicle damage.
Airbag overview
The installation location of the airbags is marked
with the lettering
.
A
Front airbags
B
Side airbags - front
C
Head airbags
D
Side airbags - rear
E
Driver's knee airbag
WARNING
Danger of a functional restriction of the side airbags!
▶
Do not exert excessive forces, e.g. impacts, on the
seat backs.
▶
Do not use seat covers that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA.
▶
Have damaged seat covers at the installation loca-
tion of the side airbags repaired by a specialist ga-
rage.
Deactivating the airbags
We recommend having airbags other than the front
passenger airbag deactivated
by a ŠKODA service partner.
Deactivation of the airbags should be considered in
cases such as the ones below.
Central airbag between the
driver and front passenger
seats
▶
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.
▶
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.
illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is
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
WARNING
If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-
cle, inform the buyer!
Requirements
✓
The ignition is switched on.
Troubleshooting
Airbag system faulty
illuminates
Message regarding an airbag fault
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Key switch for the front passenger
airbag
Usage
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-
ded for the following cases, for example.
▶
A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front
passenger seat.
▶
The minimum distance from the dash panel cannot
be maintained.
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation
system!
▶
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is
switched off.
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Key switch for the front passenger airbag