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Airbag system
Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
General information on the airbag system
The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts
and offers additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver
and passenger in the event of a frontal collision.
In the event of a side collision, the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to
the occupants to the part of their body facing the side of the accident.
The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched
on.
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electroni-
cally. The airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds each time the
ignition is switched on.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) essentially
consists of:
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an electronic control unit
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the front airbags for the driver and front passenger ⇒ page 122
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the side airbags ⇒ page 124
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an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 35
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a front passenger airbag switch ⇒ page 128
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an indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag in the
middle of the dash panel ⇒ page 128
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
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the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched
on
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the airbag indicator light does not go out after about 3 seconds after
the ignition is switched on
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the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition
is switched on
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the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving
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an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger
airbag* in the middle of the dash panel flashes
WARNING
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To enable the occupants of a car to be protected with the
greatest possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front
seats must be ⇒ page 63 correctly adjusted to match the body size
of the occupant.
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If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far
forward or adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing
yourself to increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
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Have the airbag system checked immediately by a Škoda Dealer
if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being
activated in the event of an accident.
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No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag
system.
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It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag
system as this might result in the airbag being deployed.
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The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for
only one accident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the
airbag has been deployed.
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The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working
life.
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