2015 SKODA FABIA deactivate passenger airbag

›Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow 2.›
Pull the holder until it stops in arrow direction
3
.
WARNING■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving, but only
when the vehicle is stationary!■
The safety lever must be locked so that the steering wheel cannot acci-
dentally change position – risk of accident!
Correct seated position of the front passenger
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head
B
» Fig. 2 on page 9 (not for
seats with integrated head restraint).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 11, Wearing seat belts .
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated
» page 18 , Deactivating airbags .
WARNING■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not keeping to
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – risk of death!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Correct seated position of the rear seat passengers
Read and observe
on page 9 first.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an
accident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of the head
B
» Fig. 2 on page 9 .
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 11, Wearing seat belts .
Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehicle
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
10Safety

The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior
of the car » Fig. 11 -  .
The airbag covers the windows of the front and rear doors, as well as the door
pillar when it is deployed » Fig. 11 - 
.
Head impact with interior parts is reduced by the inflated head airbag. The re-
duction in any impact to the head and the resultant minimizing of any move-
ments of the head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area.WARNING■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head air-
bags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.■
Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of
clothing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items
of clothing.
■
The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could, conditions permitting, be thrown into
the interior of the car and injure the occupants » page 136.
■
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.
■
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 lettering  can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
18
Switching off the front passenger airbag
19Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, pass on the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Take care to ensure that the information relating to the possibility
of deactivating 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, for example, be considered only in the
following cases. ▶ 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 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.
▶ 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. 12 on page 19 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 34,
 Airbag system
.
Note
A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehi-
cle can/must be deactivated.18Safety

Switching off the front passenger airbagFig. 12
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.
Key switch positions » Fig. 12 -

Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
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. 12
 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.
›
Check that the warning light
 in the text


» Fig. 12 -
 lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched off, the indicator light  illuminates continu-
ously with the ignition on. This disappears after switching off the ignition.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
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. 12
 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.›
Check that the warning light 

in the text 

» Fig. 12 - 
lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched on again, the indicator light 

will go out 65
seconds after switching on the ignition.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag can be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!19Airbag system

Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbagAIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.

 under the letters


 in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 19.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGIf a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not being
triggered in the event of an accident! Therefore, this must be checked im-
mediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 161 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 168 or use the repair kit » page 171.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 126.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 

34Operation

Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
65
Sun visors in the front
65
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
66WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Rear window heater
Fig. 54
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 54
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
NoteIf the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 55
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 55
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (depending on equipment)
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen 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.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12AB65Lights and visibility