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How to deactivate the passenger airbag on the Škoda Fabia?

Model: Skoda Fabia Mark3, NJ - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Airbag

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To deactivate the passenger airbag on the Škoda Fabia, open the glove compartment located on the front passenger side: once opened, you will find the lock that allows you to activate or deactivate the passenger airbag. When the lock is set to ON, turn it to OFF to deactivate the airbag: this will also cause the appropriate warning light to illuminate on the instrument cluster.

To reactivate the passenger airbag, simply turn the lock back with the key.


Updated on 1 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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