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

Safety

Passive Safety

General information

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
Driving safety
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. Here, we have combined everything which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, children's
safety 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 setting off
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 function of the lighting and turn signal systems.
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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 rear viewing is assured. 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 level.
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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.
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Close all doors and the engine compartment and the boot.
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Ensure that no objects are obstructing the pedals.
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Protect children by using a suitable child
dren safely.
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Adopt the correct seating position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
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Driving safety
In the interests of traffic safety, the following information 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 the like).
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Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
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Always adjust your 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:
Correct seated position of 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 dashboard.
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Do not put your feet on the dashboard.
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 area of the seat.
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Do not sit facing to the 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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