Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 65

Components of the vehicle safety concept
The following safety equipment in the vehicle form the vehicle safety concept to
reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries. Some equipment may not be installed
in the vehicle or not available in some markets.
● Optimised seat belts on all seats.
● Seat belt height adjusters for front seats.
● Front airbags for driver and front passenger.
● Airbag indicator light .
● Control units and sensors.
● Height adjustable head restraints that are optimised for rear impact.
● Adjustable steering column.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Situations in which the front airbag does not deploy:
● If the ignition is switched off in a collision.
● If the deceleration measured by the control unit is too low for collisions at the
front end.
● In rear-end collisions.
● In a rollover.
● If the impact speed is lower than the required reference value in the control
unit.
When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
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