After An Accident - Skoda OCTAVIA iV Owner's Manual

22 Correct and safe › After an accident
Starting a manual conversation can then be used, for
example, if you also report an accident in which you
are not directly involved.

After an accident

What to do after an accident
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions:
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Switch off the ignition.
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Turn on the hazard warning lights.
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Put on the reflective vest.
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Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
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Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
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Report the accident to the emergency services and
inform them that it concerns a vehicle with a high-
voltage battery.
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Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
If the airbags or the belt tensioners trigger in the
event of an accident, the high-voltage system is au-
tomatically deactivated at the same time.
Safety systems
After an accident, the safety systems of the vehicle,
e.g. seatbelts and airbag system, may be out of ac-
tion.
Have the vehicle's safety systems checked by a
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specialist garage, even if no load or trip has occur-
red.
Have damaged, loaded or triggered components of
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the safety systems replaced by a specialist garage.
What to do in the event of a fire
Where possible, please observe the following in-
structions:
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Switch off the ignition.
›
Turn on the hazard warning lights.
›
Put on the reflective vest.
›
Set up the warning triangle to warn other road
users.
›
Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle, along with
any passengers.
›
Report the fire to the emergency services and in-
form them that it concerns a vehicle with a high-
voltage battery.
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Wait for the emergency services to arrive.
WARNING
Do not try to extinguish the fire yourself.
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Do not stand close to the burning vehicle.
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