2016 SKODA KODIAQ Passenger Airbag

›Check that the warning light
  illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.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.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, children must be trans- ported in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)
24
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)
25
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 3)
25
Child safety and the side airbag
25
Classification of child seats
26
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
26
The information in this Owner´s Manual as well as the instructions of the child
seat manufacturer must be observed when installing and using the child seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on
the rear seats. Children should be transported on the front passenger seat on-
ly in exceptional circumstances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that cannot be
removed: large E in circle, test number below this.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
They might not be capable of leaving the vehicle or helping themselves in-
dependently in the event of an emergency. Very high or low temperatures
can be fatal!■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants. 
23Transporting children safely

WARNING (Continued)■Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
When installing the child seat on a seat in the second or third row of
seats, the corresponding front seat must be adjusted so that there is no
contact between the front seat and the child seat or the child being trans-
ported in a child seat.
■
When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the
head restraints so that they are as high as possible.
■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed,
even in the lowest position, you will need to remove them » page 83. Af-
ter removing the child seat, refit the head restraints.
■
When using a separate child seat cushion, set the headrest so that the
child's head is flush to the height of the headrest upper edge, but does not
protrude above this » Fig. 2 on page 13
C
.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 13
Warning labels
Read and observe
on page 23 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, or even
death.
This is indicated also on stickers that are located at the following positions. ▶ On the front passenger's sun visor » Fig. 13 - 
.
▶ On the B-pillar on the front passenger side » Fig. 13 – 
.
The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the front passenger seat.
▶ The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat »
.
▶ If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat.
▶ If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
▶ Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
▶ Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
▶ With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side. 
24Safety

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not
“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-
jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.■
As soon as the child seat, in which the child is transported with their back
in the direction of travel, is no longer used in the front passenger seat, the
front passenger airbag should be switched on again.
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 14
Warning stickers
Read and observe on page 23 first.
No babies, infants or children to be carried on the passenger seat.
A sticker to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor
» Fig. 14 .
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 3)
Applies to South KoreaFig. 15
Warning labels
Read and observe on page 23 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the front passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor
» Fig. 15 .
Child safety and the side airbag
Fig. 16
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 23 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag » Fig. 16 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the
side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 16 -
 .
25Transporting children safely

Classification of child seatsRead and observe
on page 23 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0+up to 13 kgGroupWeight of the child19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kgUse of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
Read and observe
on page 23 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats secured with a seat belt on seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupPassenger seat with activa- ted front airbagPassenger seat with de-activated front airbagSecond row of seats - outer seatsSecond row of seats -center seat a)Third row of seats
a)
b)0
up to 10 kgXU c)UUL0+
up to 13 kgXU c)UUL1
9-18 kgUFUUUL2
15-25 kgUFUUUL3
22-36 kgUFUUULa)
It is prohibited to attach a child seat with support leg in the middle of the second row and in the third row.
b)
Adjust the longitudinally adjustable seat in the second row of seats as far forward as possible.
c)
Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
UThe “Universal” category is suitable for the use of child seats approved in this weight group.UFThe “Universal” category is suitable for the use of forward-facing child seats approved in this weight group.LOnly suitable for recommended child seats of Category 2-3» page 29, Recommended child seats .XThe seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.26Safety

Fastening systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
attachment points of the 
system
27
Use of child safety seats with the 
system
27
Using child seats with the 
system
28
Attachment points of the 

system
28
Recommended child seats
29
attachment points of the  system
Fig. 17
Labels of the system 

is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
Two locking eyes for fixing a child seat with the 
system are located be-
tween the seat backrest and the seat cushion of the outer rear seats of the
second seat row and front passenger seat.
First, remove the caps A
in order to access the locking eyes » Fig. 17. After re-
moving the child seat, replace he caps.
WARNING■ Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the  system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
system – risk of
death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
Use of child safety seats with the system
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of
the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with the  system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seat
with activated front air bagb)Front passenger seat
with front airbag switched offb)Second row of seats
-
outer seats c)Second row of seats
-
center seatThird row of seats0
up to 10 kgEXXILXX0+
up to 13 kgE
XXILXX
DC 27Transporting children safely

GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seat
with activated front air bagb)Front passenger seat
with front airbag switched offb)Second row of seats
-
outer seats c)Second row of seats
-
center seatThird row of seats
1
9-18 kg
D
XXIL
IUFXX
CBB1A2
15-25 kg-XXILXX3
22-36 kg-XXILXXa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
If the front passenger seat is fitted with system attachment points, it is suitable for the installation of an
 child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.
c)
The seat is suitable for the
 fixing system.
ILThe seat is suitable for installation of a
 child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat
with the 
system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.IUFThe seat is suitable for the use of forward-facing child seats approved in this weight group.XThe seat is not fitted with  system attachment points.
Using child seats with the 
system
Front passenger seat
with activated front air bagFront passenger seat
with front airbag switched offSecond row of seats - outer seatsSecond row of seats - center seatThird row ofseatsXXi-UXXThe seat is suitable for forward and backward facing   child seats of
the category “Universal”.
The seat is not suitable for the 
child seat of the category “Universal”.i-UXAttachment points of the   systemFig. 18
Attachment points of the 
 -system 
28Safety

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
61
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
76
Door opening lever
55
Air outlet vents
113
Ticket holder
88
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Indicator light and high-beam headlight
67
▶Speed regulating system
239
▶Speed limiter
241
▶High-beam headlight assist
68
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
19
Buttons for operating the information system
43
Instrument cluster
32
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
73
▶Information symbols
43
Infotainment
121
Interior rear-view mirror
76
Tray (up / down) on the passenger side
93
Front passenger airbag
19
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
123
Key switch for the front passenger airbag deactivation (on the
control panel side)
22
Power window in the front passenger door
62
Storage compartment
89
Light switch
66
Bonnet release lever
279
Storage compartment
88
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
245
Steering wheel locking lever
131234567891011121314151617181920212223Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock203
▶Starter button
203
Bars with buttons and warning lights (depending on the equip-
ment fitted): ▶  START-STOP
204
▶
 Park Assist
233
▶
 Parking aid
220
▶
 Area View (Area View)
230
▶
 Hazard lights
70
▶
 Central locking system
54
▶

 /
 Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag
22
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
209
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
210
Bars with buttons (depending on the equipment fitted):
▶  Selection of travel mode
251
▶
 Auto Hold
207
▶
 Electric parking brake
206
▶
 Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS
216, 217
▶
 OFF ROAD mode
218
Storage compartment
89
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Phonebox
89
▶12-volt power outlet
97
▶Cigarette lighter
99
▶Ashtrays
98
▶USB and AUX inputs
90
Controls for heating / air conditioning
110
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19.24252627282931Cockpit

 EPC warning light (petrol)Read and observe
on page 34 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Safety systems
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
System fault
 lights up - 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.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFF
ProActive passenger protection
 illuminates and the following message is shown in the information cluster
display.
Proactive passenger protection not available.PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT NOT AVAIL
or
Proactive passenger protection: function restricted.LIMITED PROACTIVE PASSENGER PROTECT
The seat belt for the driver and front passenger needs to be replaced.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNINGWhen 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 immediately by a specialized garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - 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
pressures » page 286 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 291 or use the repair kit » page 295.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 260.
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 after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
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.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately. 
37Instruments and warning lights