Airbag System; Description Of The Airbag System - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

General information on the airbag system
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
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switched on » page 25.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed to offer additional
protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of:
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an electronic control unit;
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Front airbags for the driver and front seat passenger
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a driver's knee airbag » page 156;
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side airbags » page 157;
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head airbags » page 159;
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an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster
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a key switch for the front seat passenger airbag
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an indicator light in the middle of the dash panel to indicate the front seat pas-
senger airbag is switched off » page
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
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the indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on;
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the indicator light does not go out 4 seconds after the ignition is switched
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on;
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the indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched
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on;
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the indicator light comes on or flashes when driving;
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the indicator light in the middle of the dash panel for the deactivated front seat
passenger airbag flashes.
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Safety
» page 155;
» page 25;
» page 161;
161.
WARNING
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of the
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complete passive vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only
offer you optimal protection in combination with a seat belt which is fas-
tened.
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect when
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the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to match
the body size » page 147, Correct seated position.
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
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adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.
If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist garage
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immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the
event of an accident.
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
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Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel)
must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
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It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
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might result in the airbag being deployed.
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
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dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
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If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
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new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
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comply with the national legal requirements.
When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultaneous-
ly.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear-
end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover.
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