Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 16

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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in the direction of arrow
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Pull the safety lever until it stops in the direction of arrow
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
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the vehicle is stationary!
The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot
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accidentally change position – There is a risk of an accident!
Correct seated position for the front passenger
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Read and observe on page 13 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
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senger 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.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
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level as the upper part of your
with integrated headrests).
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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WARNING
A distance of least 25 cm to the dash panel should be maintained, other-
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wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk to
life!
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
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er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when
braking or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suf-
fer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
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Safety
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head» fig. 2 on page 13 - (not for seats
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» page 15.
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
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Read and observe on page 13 first.
For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of
injury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
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level as the upper part of the
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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head» fig. 2 on page 13 - .
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» page 15, Using seat belts.