Airbag System; Description Of The Airbag System - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual

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Airbag system

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

General information on the airbag system
The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers addi-
tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the event
of a frontal collision.
In the case of a violent side crash, the side* and head airbags* reduce the risk of inju-
ries to the occupants on the side of the collision 
The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched on.
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag
indicator light comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of:
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an electronic control unit,
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front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,
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side airbags*,
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head airbags*,
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an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster,
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a front passenger airbag switch*  page 157,
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an indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* in the middle of
the dash panel  page 157.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
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the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
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the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
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the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched
on,
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the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving,
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middle of the dash panel flashes.
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possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be
 page 142, "Correct seated position" correctly adjusted to match the body
size of the occupant.
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adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.
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exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.
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might result in the airbag being deployed.
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dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
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the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the possibility of
deactivating the front passenger airbag are also part of the vehicle documents!
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essential to observe the relevant safety precautions. The authorised Škoda
Service Partners are familiar with these regulations.
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comply with the national legal requirements.
an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the
WARNING
To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documentation to
If the vehicle or individual parts of the airbag system are scrapped, it is
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to