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36 Restraint systems and airbags › Seat belts

illuminated – a front or rear seat belt is not fas-

tened

Restraint systems and airbags

Seat belts

lights up - rear seat not occupied

Functionality

illuminated – a rear seat belt is not fastened

illuminated – a rear seat belt is fastened.

Seat belts that are fastened correctly oﬀer very

good protection in the event of an accident. They re-

duce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of

survival in the event of a major accident.

WARNING

The seat belts must not be removed or altered in

any other way.

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If the driver's seat belt is damaged, stop driving.

If another seat belt is damaged, the seat must not

be occupied.

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Do not repair damaged seat belts yourself.

Have a damaged seat belt replaced immediately by

a specialist garage.

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Operation

Fastening the seat belt

Unfastening the seat belt

Settings

Automatic belt retractor

Grasp the buckle latch

and slowly pull the belt

over the chest and pel-

vis towards the buckle.

Insert the buckle latch

into the buckle until

there is an audible

click.

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The automatic retractor locks the belt in the event

of a jerky pull on the belt. The belts lock, for example,

when full braking, when the car accelerates, when

driving downhill and when cornering.

WARNING

If the seat belt does not lock when pulled jerkily,

have the retractor checked by a specialist garage.

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Pull on the belt to en-

sure that the buckle is

securely fastened.

Belt tensioners

The safety of the driver, front passenger and passen-

gers on the outer rear seats who are wearing their

seat belts is enhanced by the belt tensioners ﬁtted

to the inertia reels on the front and rear external seat

belts.

Grasp the buckle latch

and release it by press-

ing the red button.

Hold the belt so it does

not twist when rolling

up.

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If there is a collision with a certain severity, the seat

belt is tightened by the belt tensioner so that unwan-

ted body movement is prevented.

The belt tensioner can also be deployed when the

seat belt is not fastened.

Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of a

roll-over, minor collisions or in accidents in which no

major forces are produced.

Smoke is released when the belt tensioner is de-

ployed. This does not indicate a vehicle ﬁre.

Move the seat belt

height adjuster up-

wards to increase the

height.

Reversible belt tensioner

Vehicles with a proactive occupant protection sys-

tem include reversible belt tensioners » page 141.

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The reversible belt tensioners increase safety for the

belted driver and front passenger by automatically

tightening the seat belt tightly over the body in criti-

cal driving situations and then releasing it again.

Status display in the instrument cluster display

Depending on the type of display, the display can be

as follows:

Restraint systems and airbags › Child seat 37

Press the safety button

and move the seat belt

height adjuster down

to reduce the height.

tween the front seat and the child seat or the child

carried in the child seat.

Before installing a forward-facing child seat, adjust

the headrest so that it is as low as possible.

If the headrest prevents the child seat from being

ﬁtted, adjust the headrest to the highest position.

When installing the child seat, avoid contact be-

tween the roof and the rear pillar. If the head air-

bag is deployed, there is a risk of injury.

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After adjustment, ﬁrm-

ly pull on the belt to

ensure that the seat

belt height adjuster has

correctly locked in

place and that the belt

is locked securely.

If using a separate child seat cushion, adjust the

headrest so that the child's head is ﬂush with, but

not protruding above the height of the top edge of

the headrest.

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Troubleshooting

Blocked belt retractor

Using a child seat on the front passenger seat

Grasp the strap in the

middle and pull quickly.

Hold the strap and let

it roll up slowly.

Pull on the strap to see

if the retractor is

working properly.

If the strap is still

blocked, repeat the un-

locking procedure

once or twice.

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When using a child seat on the passenger seat, any

country-speciﬁc regulations must be observed.

Never use a child seat in which the child is carried

with his or her back to the direction of travel on a

seat protected by an active airbag placed in front of

the seat. This could cause serious injury to the child,

even death.

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This is also indicated by the following stickers:

If the strap is still blocked, seek the help of a spe-

cialist garage.

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Child seat

What you should be mindful of

For how to install and use the child seat, please note

the instructions in this Owner's Manual as well as the

instructions of the child seat manufacturer.

Sticker on the passenger sun visor

Sticker on the central body pillar on the passenger

side

For safety reasons, we always recommend that chil-

dren are transported on the back seats. Carry chil-

dren on the front passenger seat only in exceptional

cases.

The following instructions must be followed when

using a child seat on the front passenger seat:

Use child seats according to standard ECE-R 44 and

ECE-R 129 of the European Economic Commission.

It is essential to deactivate the front passenger air-

bag if using a child seat in which the child is trans-

ported with its back facing the direction of trav-

el » page 42.

If possible, adjust the front passenger seat back-

rest so that it is vertical, to ensure that there is se-

cure contact between the backrest and the child

seat.

If possible, move the front passenger seat back-

wards so that there is no contact between the

front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.

Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat

as much as possible.

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Child seats according to standard ECE-R 44 and

ECE-R 129 are marked with the test symbol: large E

in a circle, with the test number below.

We recommend using child seats from the ŠKODA

Original Accessories range. These child seats have

been developed and tested for use in ŠKODA vehi-

cles. They satisfy the standard ECE-R 44 or ECE-R

129.

WARNING

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When installing the child seat on the rear seat, ad-

just the front seat so that there is no contact be-

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Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as pos-

sible.

38 Restraint systems and airbags › Fasteners for child seats

without kinking and is not bent over the edge of

WARNING

the guide ﬁtting.

Risk of the seat belt causing a neck injury to the

transported child!

WARNING

For child seats in groups 2 and 3, ensure that the

guide ﬁtting attached to the child seat headrest is

positioned in front of or at the same height as the

seat belt height adjuster on the central body pillar.

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As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer

being used on the front passenger seat, activate

the front passenger airbag again.

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Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt

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so that the belt passes through the guide ﬁtting

Recommended child seats

Grouping of child seats according to standard ECE-R 44.

Group

Weight of the child

0

0+

1

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9-18 kg

2

3

15-25 kg

22-36 kg

Recommended child seats

Approval number

Group

Manufacturer

Type

Attachment

Order number

(E1 ...)

0+

(up to 13

kg)

Britax Römer

Baby Safe Plus Isoﬁx base frame

1ST019907

DDA000006

04 301146

1

ISOFIX and TOP

Duo Plus TT

04 301133

(9-18 kg)

2-3

(15-36 kg)

TETHER

ISOFIX

Kidﬁx XP ^a)

Kidﬁx II XP

Britax Römer

000019906K

000019906L

04 301198

04 301323

a)

For optimum protection, especially in the event of a side impact, it is recommended that you use this child

seat complete with the backrest.

Fasteners for child seats

Use of child seats

Overview of usability of child seats according to standard ECE-R 16.

Restraint systems and airbags › Fasteners for child seats 39

Child seats with the ISOFIX system

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

Size category of

Group

With deactiva-

With activated

front airbag ^b)

child seat ^a)

ted front airbag^-

Centre seat

Outer seats ^c)

b)

0

E

X

IL

X

(up to 10 kg)

E

D

C

0+

(up to 13 kg)

D

C

B

B1

1

IL

IUF

X

(9-18 kg)

A

2

-

X

IL

X

(15-25 kg)

3

-

(22-36 kg)

a)

The size category of the child seat is indicated on the child seat plate.

b)

If the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX system holding eyelets, it is suitable for the installation of

an ISOFIX child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.

c)

The seat is suitable for the ﬁxing system ISO/R3.

IL The seat is suitable for the ISOFIX child seats with “Semi-Universal” approval.

IUF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats and is permitted for use in this weight category.

X The seat is not equipped with eyelets for the ISOFIX system.

i-Size

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

With activated front air-

With deactivated front

airbag ^b)

Outer seats

i-U

Centre seat

X

bag ^a)

X

a)

b)

If the passenger seat is equipped with the i-Size system, it is only suitable for i-Size children's seats that

are forward-facing and part of the “Universal” category.

If the passenger seat is equipped with the i-Size system, it is suitable for i-Size children's seats that are

forward- and backward-facing and part of the “Universal” category.

i-UF The seat is suitable for forward- and backward-facing i-Size child seats of the “Universal” category.

X The seat is not suitable for i-Size child seats of the “Universal” category.

Child seat fastened with a safety belt

When using a child seat of the “Universal” category on the middle rear seat, it is necessary to move the buckle

of the middle seat behind the buckle of the outer seat.

Correct position – the belt buckles are behind each

other

Incorrect position - the buckles are next to each

other

40 Restraint systems and airbags › Fasteners for child seats

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seats

Group

With activated front With deactivated front

Centre seat ^a)

Outer seats

airbag

0

(up to 10 kg)

0+

U ^b)

X

U

U ^b)

U

X

(up to 13 kg)

1

UF

(9-18 kg)

2

(15-25 kg)

3

(22-36 kg)

a)

U

It is forbidden to install a child seat with a support foot in the middle rear seat.

Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat as much as possible.

b)

U The seat is suitable for the child seat category “Universal” and is permitted for use in this weight group.

UF The seat is suitable for forward-facing child seats in the “Universal”category and is permitted for use in this

weight group.

X The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.

TOP TETHER

WARNING

Overview

ISOFIX

Child seats with the TOP TETHER- Only use the

system on the seats with the eyelets TOP TETH-

ERSymbol are provided.

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WARNING

On the retaining eyelets that are used to install the

child seat with the ISOFIXSystem provided, do not

attach any other child seats, belts or objects.

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Only attach one belt from the child seat to a lock-

ing eye TOP TETHER-Fasten the system.

When attaching the child seat with the TOP TETH-

ER- No other object may be attached to the eyelet

TOP TETHERSystem.

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The ISOFIX system allows for the fast and secure in-

stallation of the child seat. The eyelets for installing

the child seat using the ISOFIX system are located

on the outer rear seats and possibly on the front pas-

senger seat.

A child seat that uses the ISOFIXsystem can only be

installed in the vehicle if it is approved for this vehi-

cle type. Further information can be obtained from a

ŠKODA partner or from a list of vehicles enclosed

with the child seat.

Remove the covers be-

fore installing the child

seat.

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Holding eyelets on the rear seats

Restraint systems and airbags › Airbags 41

The belt fastened into

the TOP TETHER system

restricts the movement

of the upper part of the

child seat.

In the following situations, no airbags are deployed:

Minor frontal and side collisions

Rear-end collision

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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.

The holding eyelets for

attaching the belt are lo-

cated on the outer rear

seats, as well as on the

middle rear seat or pas-

senger seat when neces-

sary.

Holding eyelet on the pas-

senger seat

Airbag overview

The installation location of the airbags is marked

with the lettering

.

Airbags

Usage

The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the

seat belts, additional occupant protection during se-

vere frontal and side-on collisions.

The best possible protective eﬀect of the airbag is

achieved only when the seat belt is also worn. The

airbag system is no substitute for the seat belts.

A

B

C

D

E

Front airbags

What you should be mindful of

Side airbags - front

Head airbags

Airbag systems can only properly protect if all occu-

pants have been secured and they are in the correct

seating position.

Side airbags - rear

Driver's knee airbag

No persons, animals or objects such as cup holders

or hangers for clothes may be in the deployment

area of the airbags » page 41.

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.

Do not cover or stick anything over the steering

wheel or the dash panel. The front airbags were

not able to deploy.

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The front passenger airbag should be switched oﬀ in

some situations » page 42.

Functionality

Deactivating the airbags

When sinking into the inﬂated airbag, the forward

movement of the body is damped and the risk of in-

jury is reduced.

We recommend having airbags other than the front

passenger airbag deactivated » page 42, Opera-

tionby a ŠKODA service partner.

As the airbags inﬂate, smoke is released. This

does not indicate a vehicle ﬁre.

Deactivation of the airbags should be considered in

cases such as the ones below:

Airbag deployment in the event of an accident

Airbag deployment is inﬂuenced by many factors.

The deceleration rate at the time of impact is crucial.

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.

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WARNING

Danger of serious or fatal injuries!

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Maintain the correct seating position.

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The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic

seats without side airbags.

Do not keep your limbs in the deployment area of

the airbags.

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42 Restraint systems and airbags › Key switch for the front passenger airbag

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

Operation

Before switching oﬀ/switching on the front pas-

senger airbag

Completely fold out the key bit.

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Switch front passenger front airbag on/oﬀ

WARNING

Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Open the passenger

door.

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If an airbag is deactivated during the sale of the vehi-

cle, inform the buyer!

Insert the key bit into

›

the slot in the key

switch as far as it will

go.

Requirements

✓ Ignition on

To Switch oﬀ, carefully

rotate the key switch

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Troubleshooting

into the position

.

To Switch on, carefully rotate the key switch into

›

Airbag system faulty

illuminates

the position

.

Remove the key bit from the slot.

Close the passenger door.

Turn on the ignition and check that the front pas-

senger airbag indicator lights are lit up.

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Message regarding an airbag fault

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Key switch for the front passenger

airbag

WARNING

When the passenger airbag is switched oﬀ, the head

airbag on the passenger side is also switched oﬀ at

the same time.

Usage

Warning lights

Deactivation of the front passenger airbag is provi-

ded for the following cases, for example:

After switching on the igni-

tion, the two indicator lights

light up brieﬂy.

If the system is OK, both of

the indicator lights go out.

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A rear-facing child seat is mounted on the front

passenger seat.

The vehicle has special seats, e.g. orthopaedic

seats without side airbags.

The minimum distance to the control panel cannot

be maintained.

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One of the indicator lights then lights up again de-

pending on the position of the key switch:

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lights up - front passenger airbag switched

oﬀ

What you should be mindful of

lights up 65 secs after the ignition is

switched on – passenger front airbag

switched on

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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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Key switch for airbag deactivation is faulty

ﬂashes together with

The front passenger airbag will not be de-

ployed in the event of an accident!

Danger of unexpected deployment of the passenger

airbags in an accident!

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.

▶

Have the airbag system checked by a specialist ga-

rage immediately.

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Restraint systems and airbags for Your Skoda Kamiq SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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