Passenger Protection System; Introductory Information; Activating The System - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Passenger protection system

Introductory information

The Passenger protection system helps you reduce the impact of a collision with
a pedestrian.
The system is activated automatically in the event of a frontal collision with a pe-
destrian at speeds of 30-55 km/h. In the event of an impact, the rear section of
the bonnet is raised by approx. 55 mm thus creating a crumple zone above the
engine.
The system sensors are integrated in the front bumper.
The functional status of the system is indicated by the indicator light
strument cluster » page 19.
In some cases, the system may be activated even if the vehicle did not collide
with a pedestrian, e.g.:
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in a frontal collision with a lamppost, a street light, column, etc.;
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in a frontal collision with an animal;
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when driving over a mound of snow;
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when the suspension comes into contact with the road;
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when driving over pronounced corrugations perpendicular to the direction of
travel.
We recommend that any modifications and repairs to the front bumper or body-
work be carried out by a ŠKODA Partner. Further information
WARNING
Work or technical modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out
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unprofessionally, can cause operational faults – risk of accident!
Do not attach the front number plate in the holder. Instead, screw it onto
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the bumper in the area provided. The attached number plate holder impairs
the functioning of the sensors and thus the assessment made to determine
whether to activate the system or not.
Note
When disposing of the vehicle or parts of the Passenger protection system, it is
important to comply with national legal requirements. ŠKODA Partners are famili-
ar with these regulations and will be able to provide you with detailed informa-
tion.

Activating the system

in the in-
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Fig. 138 Raised bonnet
If the Passenger protection system was activated:
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the bonnet is raised
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The indicator light
» page 165.
The bonnet can only be raised after the system has been activated if it was not
deformed previously.
WARNING
After activation, the system no longer meets its protective function. Drive to
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your nearest ŠKODA Partner immediately and adopting an appropriately cau-
tious style of driving, who will replace the system. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Adjust the height of the seat so that the raised bonnet does not block your
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view ahead
even at the highest seat position!
» Fig. 138 - ;
is lit in the instrument cluster.
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» Fig. 138 - . Stop driving if the view ahead remains impaired
Passenger protection system
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