Correct Seated Position - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 143 Correct driver seating position / properly adjusted headrest
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
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Position the steering wheel so that there is a gap of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the chest
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legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag is at least 10 cm
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Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
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Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page
Manual driver seat adjustment » page
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page
» Fig. 143, and that the distance between the
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Correct seated position for the front passenger
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
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Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
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Correctly fasten the seat belt
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated
Deactivating airbags.
Manual front passenger adjustment
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head
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Correctly fasten the seat belt
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Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 186, Transporting children safely.
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Examples of incorrect seated positions
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 170.
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if seat belts are fastened correctly.
» Fig. 143 on page 171.
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» Fig. 143 on page 171.
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Passive Safety
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