Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual page 18

WARNING
Information on correct seated position
It is important that the driver and front passenger maintain a distance of
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at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able
to properly protect you – hazard! The front seats and the head restraints
must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-
pant.
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
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injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
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tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNING
Front airbag and transporting children
Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
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proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
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child seat on the front passenger seat
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child
on the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regula-
tions regarding the use of child safety seats.
WARNING
General information
The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
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el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
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in the dash panel.
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Safety
» Fig. 9. Not maintain-
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» page 18, Deactivating airbags. If
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the steering
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wheel.
In vehicles with front passenger airbags, the lettering  is located on the
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dash panel on the passenger side.
Side airbags
Fig. 10 Location of the side airbag in the driver's seat/gas-filled side air-
bag
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system provides addition-
al protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of passengers in
the vehicle.
The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the front seat backr-
ests » Fig. 10 - .
When the side airbags » Fig. 10 -  are deployed, the head airbag and belt ten-
sioner are also automatically deployed on the relevant side.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated
airbag and the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pel-
vis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
WARNING
Information on correct seated position
Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
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airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 21, Child safety and side airbag.
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