Skoda FABIA - 05-2007 Manual page 103

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Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the steering
wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head
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Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒ page 105, "How are seat belts correctly
fastened?".
Driver seat adjustment ⇒ page 53, "Adjusting the front seats".
WARNING
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
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The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering
wheel ⇒ page 100, fig. 102. Not maintaining this minimum distance will
mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you -
hazard!
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When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the
outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver
airbag is deployed.
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The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
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Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Using the system Safety
⇒ page 100, fig.
103.
Driving Tips
Correct seated position for the front passenger
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from
the dash panel so that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety
when an airbag is deployed.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an accident, we recommend the following setting.
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Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible to the rear.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head
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Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒ page 105, "How are seat belts correctly
fastened?".
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated ⇒ page 114,
"Deactivating an airbag".
Adjusting the passenger seat ⇒ page 53, "Adjusting the front seats".
WARNING
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
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The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the
dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it
becomes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an
airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect
seated position!
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The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Passive Safety
⇒ page 100, fig.
103.
Technical Data
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