Restraint Systems And Airbags; Seat Belts - Skoda Fabia 2019 Owner's Manual

Restraint systems and airbags

Seat belts

Functionality
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer very
good protection in the event of an accident. They re-
duce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of
survival in the event of a major accident.
WARNING
The seat belts must not be removed or altered in
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any other way.
Do not attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
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Have a damaged seat belt replaced immediately by
a specialist garage.
Automatic belt retractor
The automatic belt retractor locks the belt when the
belt is pulled jerkily or when the belt is being rolled
up violently.
WARNING
If the seat belt does not lock when pulled jerkily,
have the retractor checked by a specialist garage.
Belt tensioners
Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing
their seat belts is enhanced by the belt tensioners
fitted to the inertia reels of the front seat belts.
If there is a collision with a certain severity, the seat
belt is tightened by the belt tensioner so that unwan-
ted body movement is prevented.
The belt tensioner can also be deployed when the
seat belt is not fastened.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of a
roll-over, minor collisions or in accidents in which no
major forces are produced.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioner is de-
ployed. This does not indicate a vehicle.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
- front seat belt not fastened
- a rear seat belt is not fastened
- a rear seat belt is fastened
Restraint systems and airbags ›
Operation
Fastening the seat belt
Unfastening the seat belt
Setting
Seat belts 29
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Grasp the buckle latch
and slowly pull the belt
over the chest and pel-
vis towards the buckle.
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Insert the buckle latch
into the buckle until
there is an audible
click.
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Pull on the belt to en-
sure that the buckle is
securely fastened.
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Grasp the buckle latch
and release it by press-
ing the red button.
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Hold the belt so it does
not twist when rolling
up.
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Move the seat belt
height adjuster up-
wards to increase the
height.
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Press the safety button
and move the seat belt
height adjuster down
to reduce the height.
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After adjustment, firm-
ly pull on the belt to
ensure that the seat
belt height adjuster has
correctly locked in
place and that the belt
is locked securely.