35 Restraint systems and airbags ›  Key switch for the front passenger airbag airbags will not be deployed despite possible serious vehicle damage. The installation location of the airbags is marked with the lettering  . illuminates Message regarding an airbag fault Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi- ded for the following cases, for example: Danger of fault in the passenger airbag deactivation system! Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger airbags in an accident! Deactivation of the airbags should be considered in cases such as the ones below: We recommend having airbags other than the front passenger airbag deactivated » page 35,  Opera- tion by a ŠKODA service partner. Message regarding the deactivated airbag or belt tensioner If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi- cle, inform the buyer! Requirements Airbag overview Troubleshooting Airbag system faulty Key switch for the front passenger airbag ✓ Ignition on › Seek the help of a specialist garage. ▶ A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat. ▶ The minimum distance to the control panel cannot be maintained. A Front airbags B Side airbags - front C Head 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. ▶ Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off. ▶ After switching off the passenger airbag with the key bit, do not leave the key bit inserted in the key switch while driving. Shocks can cause the Key as- signment to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag. ▶ 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. › Completely fold out the key bit. Usage What you should be mindful of WARNING WARNING WARNING Deactivating the airbags Operation Before switching off/switching on the front pas- senger airbag illuminates for 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then flashes for 12 seconds WARNING - Airbag or belt tensioner deactivated with the diag- nostic device Danger of a functional restriction of the side airbags!