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Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of airbags is not
impaired and injuries and environmental pollution are not caused by removed
parts. Specialist garages are familiar with these regulations.
A modification to the suspension of the vehicle can affect the functioning of the
airbag system in a collision. For example, the use of rim-tyre combinations not ap-
proved by ŠKODA, lowering the vehicle, changing the suspension hardness in-
cluding the springs, suspension struts, shock absorbers, etc. may change the
forces that are measured by the airbag sensors and transmitted to the electronic
control unit. Some modifications to the suspension may, for example, increase the
forces measured by the sensors and cause the airbag system to deploy in collision
scenarios in which it normally would not deploy if the modifications had not been
made. Other modifications may reduce the forces measured by the sensors and
prevent deployment of an airbag when it should deploy.
WARNING
Improperly performed repairs and modifications can cause damage and mal-
function of the vehicle and reduce the effectiveness of the airbag system.
This can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Repairs and modifications to the vehicle should be carried out only by a spe-
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cialist garage.
Airbag modules can not be repaired, but must be replaced.
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Never install any airbag parts in the vehicle that have been removed from
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old cars or have been recycled.
WARNING
A modification to the suspension of the vehicle including the use of non-ap-
proved rim-tyre combinations can alter the functioning of the airbag and in-
crease the risk of serious or fatal injuries in an accident.
Never install components of the suspension that do not have the same
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properties as the original parts installed in the vehicle.
Never use a rim-tyre combination that has not been approved by ŠKODA.
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Retrofitting two-way radio equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 122.
For the operation of two-way radio equipment in the vehicle you need an exter-
nal aerial.
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General Maintenance
Retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle affects the type ap-
proval of the vehicle. This may void the type approval of the vehicle.
ŠKODA has approved the use of two-way radio equipment under the following
conditions:
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properly installed external aerial;
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maximum transmission power 10 watts.
The optimum range of the equipment is achieved only with an external aerial.
If you want to use a two-way radio system with a power of more than 10 watts,
consult a specialist garage. A specialist garage knows the technical possibilities of
retrofitting. ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Partner for this purpose.
Observe the legal rules and follow the instructions in operating manuals of the
two-way radio equipment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured two-way radio equipment may be thrown
through the interior of the vehicle and cause injuries in a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or accident.
Always securely fasten or stow the two-way radio equipment properly and
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outside the airbag deployment areas while driving.
CAUTION
If operating a two-way radio system without connecting to an external aerial, the
limits for electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle may be exceeded. This also ap-
plies to an improperly installed external aerial.
Operate two-way radio equipment in the vehicle only with a properly connected
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external aerial.
Information stored in the control units
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 122.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic control units in the factory that control,
among others, the engine and gearbox. The control units also monitor the func-
tion of the exhaust system and airbags.
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