Skoda Octavia 2014 Owner's Manual page 21

WARNING
Information on correct seated position
It is important that the driver and front passenger maintain a distance of
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at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able
to properly protect you – hazard! The front seats and the head restraints
must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-
pant.
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
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injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
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tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNING
Front airbag and transporting children
Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
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proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
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child seat on the front passenger seat
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child
on the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regula-
tions regarding the use of child safety seats.
WARNING
General information
The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
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el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
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in the dash panel.
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Safety
» Fig. 9. Not maintain-
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» page 21, Deactivating airbags. If
Note
In vehicles with a driver's front airbag, the text  can be seen on the
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steering wheel.
In vehicles with a front passenger airbag, the text  can be seen on the
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dash panel on the passenger side.
Driver's knee airbag
Fig. 10 Installation of the airbag / Gas-filled Airbag / Safe distance be-
tween the legs and the instrument panel
The driver's knee airbag offers adequate protection for the driver's legs.
The driver's knee airbag is located in the lower part of the dash panel below
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the steering column » Fig. 10.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the driver's knee airbag and front air-
bags are deployed.
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the legs of the driver is thus
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reduced.
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