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

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

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Introduction
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 45.
System description
Fig. 28 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » Fig. 28
Front airbags
A
Driver's knee airbag
B
Front side airbags
C
Rear side airbags
D
Head airbags
E
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is
thus reduced.
Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the let-
tering  featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the pas-
senger side.
Driver's knee airbag - Legs. The airbag features the lettering  on the
dashboard on the driver's side.
Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side
next to the door. The side air bags are marked by a label with the lettering
on the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the letter-
ing  in between the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.
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Head airbags - head and neck. The 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.
▶ Individual airbags.
▶ Warning light in the instrument cluster
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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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» page 32.
Airbag deployment
Fig. 29 Inflated airbags
» page 45.
» page 32.
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Airbag system
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