Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 14

WARNING
The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
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body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
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Children must be fastened » page
suitable restraint system.
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
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will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
WARNING
By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
The correct seating position for the driver
Fig. 2 Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
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Read and observe on page 12 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
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can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
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can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
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wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm
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Safety
20, Transporting children safely with a
» Fig. 2 - .
A
Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
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level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-
ests) » Fig. 2 - .
B
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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WARNING
A distance of least 25 cm to the steering wheel should be maintained,
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otherwise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - hazard!
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
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er edge in the "9 o'clock" and "3 o'clock" position
steering wheel in the "12 o'clock" position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could
sustain serious injury to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activated.
Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-
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hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate
the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3 Adjusting the steering wheel position
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Read and observe on page 12 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 3.
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow
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Pull the holder until it stops in arrow direction
» page 13, Using seat belts.
» Fig. 2. Never hold the
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