Transporting Children Safely; Child Seat - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
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cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
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ed off.
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
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fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
If the warning lights
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be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!
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Safety
flash, the front passenger airbag will not

Transporting children safely

Child seat

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Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, children should only be transported
in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Use of a child seat on the front seat
Child safety and the side airbag
Classification of child seats
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
Please refer to the instructions in this Owner's Manual and the child seat man-
ufacturer's instructions with regard to the installation and use of the child
seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport children in the
rear seats. Only transport a child in the passenger seat in exceptional circum-
stances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
WARNING
One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.
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When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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In an emergency, they might not be able to get out of the vehicle on their
own or to help themselves. Very high or very low temperatures can be fa-
tal!
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire travelling time!
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Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through
the vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other oc-
cupants.
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