Head Restraints - Skoda FABIA - 03-2010 Owner's Manual

Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand-
A
wheel to adjust the angle of the backrest.
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The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
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Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
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Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead
to bruises or injuries.
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The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!

Head restraints

Fig. 50 Head restraint: Adjusting / pulling out
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as
the upper part of your head.
Using the system Safety
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the head restraint in
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing the locking button
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough until
The position of the front, rear outer head restraints and the rear middle head restraint*
is adjustable for height.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Correctly
adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protection for the
occupants  page 110.
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protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
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injury!
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lower position.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
the direction of axle of the metal guide rods, in the direction of arrow to the top or
 fig. 50
to the bottom on the left.
 fig. 50
on the right and by pressing with the other hand the head restraint down-
wards.
restraint out.
you hear the locking button engage.
WARNING
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
Breakdown assistance
Seats and Storage 59
 fig. 50
and pull the head
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