Safety; Passive Safety; General Information; Correct And Safe Seated Position - Skoda fabia Owner's Manual

Safety

Passive Safety

General information

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before every journey
Driving safety
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of
children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. Therefore, the Owner's Manual should always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before every journey
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
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Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
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Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
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Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
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Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure.
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Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant levels.
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Secure all items of luggage.
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Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle – risk of accident.
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Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.
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Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
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Protect children using a suitable child seat
safely.
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Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
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Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed.
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Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
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Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
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cohol, drugs or similar).
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Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
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Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
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Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

Correct and safe seated position

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Correct seating position for the front passenger
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
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Do not lean against the dash panel.
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Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
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Do not sit only on the front edge of the seat.
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Do not sit facing to one side.
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Do not lean out of the window.
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Do not put your limbs out of the window.
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Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.
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