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

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
Airbag deployment
Safety instructions
As a supplement to the seat belts, the airbag system provides additional pas-
senger protection in the event of severe frontal and side collisions.
The best possible protective effect of the airbag can only be achieved if the
seat belts are applied properly. The airbag is not a substitute for the seat
belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster » page
System description
Fig. 7 Installation locations of airbags
Installation locations of airbags
Front airbags
A
Driver's knee airbag
B
Front side airbags
C
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Rear side airbags
D
Head airbags
E
Front airbags - The forward movement of the driver and of the front passen-
ger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag, and
the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The front airbags are provided with the lettering  on the steering wheel
and on the dashboard on the front passenger side.
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Driver´s knee airbag - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when
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it makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to the legs
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of the driver is thus reduced.
The knee airbag is provided with the lettering  on the dashboard on the
driver's side.
Side airbags - The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunged into the
fully inflated airbag. The risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach
and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
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The front side airbags are provided with the lettering  on the front seat
backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the lettering  in be-
tween the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.
Head airbags - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it
makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to head and
chest is thus reduced.
The head airbags are provided with the lettering  marked on the B-pillar
cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
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Individual airbags.
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Warning light in the instrument
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Key switch for the front passenger airbag
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Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
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