Front Airbags - Skoda SUPERB - 05-2010 Owner's Manual

When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and front passenger airbag
are deployed in the event of a violent frontal collision.
In the case of a violent side crash, the front side airbag* on the side of the car at which
the collision occurs, is deployed together with the rear side airbag and the head
airbag*.
In special cases, the front as well as the relevant side and head airbags may be
deployed together.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, in the
case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover.
Deployment factors
It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag
system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary
greatly. An important role in this case is played by factors such as the type of object
against which the vehicle impacts (hard, soft), the angle of impact, the relative speed
during the accident etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs
during a collision. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the
relevant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured
during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the
control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The airbags are not deployed if:

ignition off,

a minor frontal collision,

a minor side collision,

a rear-end collision,

Rollover of the vehicle.
Using the system Safety

normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.

deployed.


Front airbags

Description of the front airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt!
Fig. 153 Driver airbag in the steering wheel / front passenger airbag in the dash panel
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel
airbag for the front passenger is housed in the dash panel above the storage compart-
ment
logo.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Note
A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly
The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
 The interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door
contact position),
 The hazard warning light is switched on,
 All the doors are unlocked,
 the battery in the luggage compartment* is switched off,
 the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
 fig. 153
- right. The installation positions are each marked with the "AIRBAG"
Breakdown assistance
Airbag system 171
 fig. 153
- left. The front
Technical Data