Airbag System; Description Of The Airbag System - Skoda 2014 Yeti Owner's Manual

The fastened seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a collision
of a certain severity.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side
and rear-end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in
which no major forces are produced from the front.
WARNING
Any work on the belt tensioner system including removal and installation
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of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried
out by a specialist garage.
The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single acci-
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dent. If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to re-
place the entire system.
Note
Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
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dication of a fire in the vehicle.
When disposing of the vehicle or parts of the belt tensioner system, it is im-
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portant to comply with national legal requirements. ŠKODA service partners
are familiar with these regulations and will be able to provide you with de-
tailed information.
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Safety

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
Airbag deployment
WARNING
An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
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fastened seat belt.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
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the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
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when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 7, Correct and safe 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.
WARNING
Information on the use of the airbag system
If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist ga-
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rage immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activa-
ted 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
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system 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 ac-
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cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
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