Side Airbags - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal inju-
ries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on
the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regulations
regarding the use of child safety seats.
The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel
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on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or modi-
fied in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth that is
dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile
phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or
be located within their immediate vicinity.
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module in
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the dash panel.
Description of the front airbags
Fig. 117 Driver airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dash panel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel above
the stowage compartment  - » Fig.
The installation positions are each marked with the "AIRBAG" logo.
» Fig. 117 - .
117.
Note
The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been de-
ployed.
Function of the front airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and infla-
ted in front of the driver and front passenger
the driver and of the front passenger is cushioned when they make contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a controlled manner
(depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to cushion head
and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent, after
an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.

Side airbags

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the side airbags
Function of the side airbags
Fig. 118
Inflated airbags
» Fig. 118. The forward movement of
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Airbag system
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