Airbag System; Description Of The Airbag System - Skoda 2011 Yeti Owner's Manual

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Airbag system

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

General information on the airbag system
The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers
additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the
event of a frontal collision.
In the event of a side collision, the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to the occu-
pants to the part of their body facing the side of the accident.
The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched on.
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The
airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched
on.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of:
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an electronic control unit;
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the front airbags for the driver and front passenger  page 143;
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driver's knee airbag  page 145;
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the side airbags  page 146;
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head airbags  page 147;
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an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster  page 28;
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a front passenger airbag switch  page 149;
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an indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag in the middle of
the dash panel  page 149.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
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the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
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the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
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the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is
switched on,
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the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving,
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the airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag in the
middle of the dash panel flashes.
WARNING
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To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest
possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be  page 134,
"Correct seated position" correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-
pant.
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If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or adopt
an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk of injury
in the event of an accident.
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Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.
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No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
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It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
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The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
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The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
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If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documentation to
the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the possibility of
deactivating the front passenger airbag are also part of the vehicle documents!
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If the vehicle or individual parts of the airbag system are scrapped, it is
essential to observe the relevant safety precautions. The authorised Škoda
Service Partners are familiar with these regulations.
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When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements.
When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and front passenger
airbag are deployed in the event of a violent frontal collision.
In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbag in the front seat and the head
airbag on the side on which the collision occurs are deployed.
It is also possible under certain special accident situations that the front as well as
the side airbags and head airbags are deployed simultaneously.