Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual page 27

Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 24 Adjusting the steering wheel position
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Read and observe on page 24 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. 24.
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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 in arrow direction
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
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the vehicle is stationary!
The safety lever must always be locked after adjusting so that the steer-
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ing wheel cannot accidentally change position – risk of accident!
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until the stop.
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Passenger's correct seating position
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Read and observe
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
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senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
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level as the upper part of your head
with integrated headrests).
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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WARNING
Ensure a distance of at least 25 cm to the dashboard, otherwise the air-
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bag system will not be able to protect you properly - risk of death!
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
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er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Passengers' correct seating position on the rear seats
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Read and observe
For passenger safety on the rear seats and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, the following information must be observed.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
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level as the upper part of the head
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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on page 24 first.
» Fig. 23 on page 24 -
» page 26, Using seat belts.
on page 24 first.
» Fig. 23 on page 24 -
» page 26, Using seat belts.
Passive Safety
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