For some people the use of a seat belt is not crucial, in fact, some Skoda Kamiq owners only utilize their car on private area and at low speeds. However, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, though they do not endanger other persons by doing so – it is against the law. We will nevertheless, only for the first category of wners, help you to disable the belt alarm of your Skoda Kamiq, in order that you can drive without wearing your belt. To perform this, o start, we will grant you some information to know before thinking such a operation, and secondly, we will reveal to you how to turn off the belt warning of your Skoda Kamiq/Strong>.
Some information you should certainly know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Skoda Kamiq
As we told you in the intro of this content, looking into turning off the belt warning of your Skoda Kamiq is not unimportant. This alarm is there to call to mind you to fasten your belt, to be in accordance with the law and not to take unnecessary risks. But , if you really wish to take this step, you need to know some information that may make you think before you act, here they are:
- It’s obvious, but it’s beneficial recalling that driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most western countries.
- Your Skoda Kamiq being equipped with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in the event of an incident your airbag may be more dangerous than protective
- Being a safety part, the belt alarm beeper of your Skoda Kamiq must be functional , it is linked to airbag detectors, especially the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be very cautious during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my Skoda Kamiq?
After reviewing the various information to consider before considering shutting down the belt warning of a Skoda Kamiq, we will describe how to perform this procedure.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Skoda Kamiq
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The first and most effective method existing to you is to find a belt buckle extension to disable the belt alarm on your Skoda Kamiq. The special feature of this part is that it allows you to use your belt in spite of everything. In fact, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to fit your belt buckle. But, it is important to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s requirements, to ensure that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your classic belt buckle. This is why, it is better for you to buy this belt buckle extension for Skoda Kamiq from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can choose whether you want to wear your belt or not. You can find this extension between 20 and 30 euros.
Use a belt buckle to turn off your Skoda Kamiq belt alarm
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This technique is only restricted to persons who do not desire to put on their car belt at all and as a result no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Skoda Kamiq. You will as a result be against the law and in case of police control you risk taking a fine of hundreds euros and few points on your driving licence. We therefore suggest you to conduct this exclusively if you drive your car on private property. The theory is more or less the same as for the extension, you will be able to buy a belt buckle that will fit into the receptacle of your belt, which will simulate for the alarm the presence of the belt and therefore not to engage the beep of it. Be careful to measure the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your Skoda Kamiq. You will find belt buckles around 10€ by going online. Remember that as seen in the past section, without a safety belt an airbag can be very dangerous in case there is an accident.
Use a diagnostic OBD system to disable the belt alarm of your Skoda Kamiq
To conclude, the best strategy to disable the belt alarm on your Skoda Kamiq. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, nevertheless you will need the manufacturer’s instructions to know the exact process, and in general a specialist will be better able to execute this operation for you. But most of them will be hesitant because of the illegality of the process.
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