Airbag Overview - Skoda Fabia Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING (Continued)
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
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sult 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.
System description
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Read and observe on page 14 first.
The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbags are deployed, they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
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Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
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Side airbags » page 17.
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Head airbags » page 18.
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Airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster
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Key switch for the front passenger airbag
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Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 19.
Note
When disposing of the vehicle or parts of the airbag system, comply with na-
tional legal requirements.
Airbag deployment
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Read and observe on page 14 first.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle,
vehicle speed, etc.
» page 16.
» page 34.
» page 19.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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Driver's front airbag.
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Front passenger airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
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Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
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Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
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The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch ).
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The ignition is switched on.
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All the doors are unlocked.
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The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.

Airbag overview

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
Side airbags
Head airbags
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17
18
15
Airbag system