2016 SKODA KODIAQ airbag off

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
12
Driving safety
12
This section of the manual includes important information on the subject of
passive safety. We have combined everything here which you should be famili-
ar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and any-
thing similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the following chapters
of this Owner´s Manual. The Owner´s Manual should therefore always be in
the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Check the function of the lighting and turn signal systems.
▶ Check the function of the wipers and check the wiper blades for wear. Check
the windscreen washer fluid level.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children by using a suitable child seat » page 23, Transporting chil-
dren safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Instruct your passengers to assume the
correct seated position » page 12, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driver’s correct seated position
13
Adjusting the steering wheel position
13
Passenger’s correct seating position
14
Passengers’ correct seating position on the rear seats
14
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion. 
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›Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow 2.›
Pull the holder in arrow direction
3
until the stop.
WARNING■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
the vehicle is stationary!■
The safety lever must always be locked after adjusting so that the steer-
ing wheel cannot accidentally change position – risk of accident!
Passenger’s correct seating position
Read and observe
on page 13 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 headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of your head » Fig. 2 on page 13 -
C
(not for seats
with integrated headrests).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 15, Using seat belts .
WARNING■
Ensure a distance of at least 25 cm to the dashboard, otherwise the air-
bag system will not be able to protect you properly - 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 could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Passengers’ correct seating position on the rear seats
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
For passenger safety on the rear seats and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, the following information must be observed.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of the head » Fig. 2 on page 13 -
C
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 15, Using seat belts .
emergency call
Only valid for some countries.
Fig. 4
Warning light and emergency
button
The emergency call system (hereinafter only system) is used for automatic or manual connection to an emergency number.
Vehicles with the Care Connect » page 117 service are equipped with the sys-
tem.
Once connected, the driver can communicate with the associated control cen-
ter via the loudspeaker and microphone built into the vehicle.
Warning light and emergency button » Fig. 4
Warning light
 - Establishment of connection to emergency call number
Automatic establishment of connection
In the case of an accident with airbag deployment, the system automatically
establishes a connection to an emergency call number.
In the case of a less serious accident, the system offers automatically connects to an emergency call or breakdown call number via the Infotainment screen. 
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Manual establishment of connection›Press the button B » Fig. 4 for longer than 3 s (the established connectioncan be terminated by pressing the button again).
›
To confirm the connection setup displayed in the Infotainment screen / onthe display of the instrument cluster or wait a few seconds, the connection isset up automatically. The warning light
A
flashes green.
The Function of the system is displayed after switching on the ignition bylighting up of warning light
A
» Fig. 4.▶When the system is operational, the warning light will illuminate green.▶In the case of a system fault, the warning light illuminates red.
WARNING■The availability of a mobile network is indispensable for the system func-tion - no emergency call is possible if a mobile network is not available.■
In the case of a system fault there is a risk that the system will not acti-vate in the event of an accident. This must be checked immediately by aspecialized garage.
Note
Seat belts
Using seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
17
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of anaccident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survivalin the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy considerably. They also prevent un-controlled movements which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries.
When transporting children, observe the following information» page 23,Transporting children safely.
WARNING■Put the seat belt on before starting any journey! This also applies to otherpassengers - there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated» page 12, Correct and safe seated position.
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rearotherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.
■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of safety belts■Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of thebelt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-count across your neck.
15Seat belts■Along with the connection to the emergency call number, the system sendsthe predefined vehicle and occupant data time at the time of the accident (e.g.the vehicle identification number, the vehicle location, the number of unbeltedoccupants, the number of deployed airbags and other similar information) tothe emergency call centre.
■
If the vehicle is located in an area without an operational emergency call sys-tem infrastructure, then the vehicle data is not transmitted to the emergencycall centre.

Airbag deactivation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
22
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
22
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 12 on page 22 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
The airbag deactivation is displayed by the warning light 
» page 37 .
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 23.
▶ 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 different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated upon the sale of the vehicle, the buyer must be
informed of this!Deactivating the front passenger airbagFig. 12
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Key switch positions » Fig. 12 -

The front passenger airbag is deactivated - the warning light illuminates
after the ignition is switched on 
» Fig. 12 -

The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the front passenger door.
›
Check that the warning light

 illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold out the key bit completely» . With a KESSY key, remove the emergen-
cy key.
›
Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the front passenger door. 
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›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. 
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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 
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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
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▶ 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