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Airbag system
Airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator light
Description and function of the airbags
The vehicle is equipped with front airbags for the driver and front passenger. The
front airbags can provide additional protection for the thorax and head of the
driver and the front passenger if the seats, the seat belts, head restraints, and –
for the driver – the steering wheel are properly adjusted and used. Airbags are
only designed for added protection. Airbags are not a substitute for seat belts,
which must always be worn, even when the front seats are equipped with front
airbags.
WARNING
Never rely solely on the airbag system to protect yourself.
Even if an airbag deploys, it provides only supporting protection.
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The airbag system protects best with properly applied seat belts and re-
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duces the risk of injury
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Before each journey, each occupant must always assume the correct seated
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position and correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and
keep it properly fastened during the ride. This applies to all passengers.
WARNING
Objects located between the occupants and the airbag deployment area in-
crease the risk of injury when the airbags deploy. This would change the de-
ployment area of the airbags or the objects would be thrown against the
body.
Never hold objects in your hands or take them along on your lap during the
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ride.
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Safety
WARNING (Continued)
Never carry any objects in the passenger seat. The objects may enter the
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deployment area of the airbags in sudden braking or driving manoeuvres and
be thrown dangerously through the interior should the airbags deploy.
No other people, pets or objects may be present between the occupants in
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the front seats and rear outer seats and the airbag deployment area. Make
sure that this is respected also by children and passengers.
WARNING
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The protective function of the airbag system is only sufficient to activate the
airbags once. If airbags have been deployed, the system must be replaced.
Deployed airbags and affected system parts must be immediately replaced
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with new parts that are approved by ŠKODA for the vehicle.
Repairs and modifications to the vehicle may only be performed by a special-
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ist garage. Specialist garages have the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment,
repair information and qualified personnel.
Never install any airbag parts in the vehicle that have been removed from
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old cars or have been recycled.
Never modify any components of the airbag system.
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WARNING
A fine dust may be produced when the airbags deploy. This is normal and is
not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The fine dust may irritate the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes and
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cause breathing difficulties, especially in people suffering or having suffered
from asthma or other health effects of breathing. To reduce breathing difficul-
ties, get out of the vehicle or open the windows or doors for fresh air to
breathe.
After contact with the dust, wash your hands and face with mild soap and
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water before the next meal.
Do not let the dust get into the eyes or open wounds.
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Rinse eyes with water if dust has got into them.
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