Airbag Safety Instructions - Seat Toledo 2016 Owner's Manual

should have a specialised workshop check
the system immediately.
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protec-
tion airbag or the belt tensioner are disabled
using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the  warn-
ing lamp illuminates for about 4 seconds and
flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled!
If the front passenger airbag has been disa-
bled with the airbag switch located in the
storage compartment side:
● When the ignition is turned on, the 
warning lamp illuminates for about 4 sec-
onds.
● The airbag is disabled, signalled with the
warning lamp   which lights up with the
word      placed in the cen-
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tre part of the dash panel Fig. 81
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WARNING
● If there is a malfunction, the airbag and
belt tensioner system cannot properly per-
form its protective function.
Airbag system
If a malfunction occurs, have the system
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checked immediately by a specialised work-
shop. Otherwise, in the event of an accident,
the airbag system and belt tensioners may
not be triggered, or may not be triggered cor-
rectly.

Airbag safety instructions

Front airbags
Read the additional information carefully
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WARNING
● The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
The airbags provide protection for just one
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accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
It is also important not to attach any ob-
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jects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in any way.
When driving, always hold the steering
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wheel with both hands on the outside part at
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never
hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock po-
sition, or in any other manner (e.g. in the cen-
tre of the steering wheel). In such cases, if
the airbag is triggered, you may sustain inju-
ries to the arms, hands and head.
Side airbags*
Read the additional information carefully
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WARNING
If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean
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forward, or are not seated correctly while the
vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk
of injury if the side airbag system is triggered
in an accident.
In order for the side airbags to provide their
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maximum protection, the prescribed sitting
position must always be maintained with
seat belts fastened while travelling.
● Occupants of the outer seats must never
carry any objects or pets in the deployment
space between them and the airbags, or al-
low children or other passengers to travel in
this position. It is also important not to at-
tach any accessories (such as cup holders) to
the doors. This would impair the protection
offered by the side airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only
for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
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