Leon owner’s manual inglés 1P0012003ee (07. 11) (GT9) leon

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Airbag system
Deactivating airbags*
Front passenger airbag deactivation
If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat,
the front passenger airbag must be de-activated.
Fig. 25  In the glove com-
partment: switch for acti-
vating and deactivating
the front passenger air-
bag
Fig. 26  Warning lamp for
deactivated passenger
airbag in centre console
When the passenger airbag is 
deactivated, only the front airbag is
deactivated. All the other airbags in the vehicle remain activated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
– Switch the ignition off.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove
compartment to the position 
OFF 
⇒ fig. 25
.
– Check that the warning lamp “OFF” on the instrument panel
⇒ fig. 26
 remains lit when the ignition is switched on 
⇒  .
Activating the front passenger airbag
– Switch the ignition off.
– Turn the ignition key in the key-operated switch in the glove
compartment to the position 
ON 
⇒ fig. 25
.
– Check that the warning lamp on the instrument panel 
⇒ fig. 26
does not light up when the ignition is switched on 
⇒  .
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Airbag system
WARNING
●
The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated
switch. 
●
You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only if you have to
use a rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases. 
⇒ page 46, Child safe-
ty.
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For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the
airbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
●
Never install a child seat facing backwards on the front passenger
seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Otherwise,
there is a risk of death. If under exceptional circumstances it is necessary
to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger
seat, you must always disable the front passenger airbag.
●
As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger
seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.
●
Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-
wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, which could cause the airbag
to not deploy properly or not deploy at all.
●
When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIR-
BAG OFF is not continuously lit up, there may be a fault in the airbag sys-
tem:
–
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a specialised
workshop.
–
Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front pas-
senger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault
in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
–
It is unpredictable whether the front passenger airbag will deploy
in the event of an accident. Warn all your passengers of this.
●
When using the ignition key to activate/deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag, only the front passenger airbag will be activated/deactivated.
The side airbag and head airbag on the passenger side will remain ac-
tive.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications

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Child safety
Child safety
Brief introduction
Introduction
Statistics show that children are generally safer on the rear
seat than on the front passenger seat.
For safety reasons we recommend that children under 12 years of age travel
on the rear seats. Depending on their age, height and weight, children trav-
elling on the rear seat must use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea-
sons, the child seat should be installed in the centre of the rear seat or be-
hind the front passenger seat.
The physical laws involved and the forces acting in a collision apply also to
children. 
⇒ page 21, Why wear seat belts?.
But unlike adults, children do not have muscle and bone structures fully de-
veloped. This means that children are subject to a greater risk of injury.
To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint systems
when travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety products from the SEAT Genuine Ac-
cessories Programme, which includes systems for all ages made by
“Peke”
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.
These systems have been especially designed and approved, complying
with the ECE-R44. regulation.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats. Always read and note
⇒ page 46.
We recommend you to include the manufacturer's Child Seat instruction
manual together with the on-board documentation.
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Safety notes on using child seats
Proper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk of in-
jury in an accident!
As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport in
your vehicle.
– Protect your children by properly using the appropriate child
seats 
⇒ page 48.
– Always ensure that the seat belt is properly positioned accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
seat.
– When travelling, do not allow children to distract you from traf-
fic.
– Take breaks regularly during long trips. Take a break at least ev-
ery two hours.
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