Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 130

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 110 The correct distance of the driver to the steering wheel/The correct
head restraint adjustment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
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Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
ing wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm.
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Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
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Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge
same level as the upper part of your head.
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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page
Manual driver seat adjustment » page
Electrical driver seat adjustment » page
Correct seated position for the front passenger
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
A » Fig. 110 between the steer-
of the head restraint is at the
B
131, Seat belts.
60, Manually adjusting the front seats.
60, Adjusting front seats electrically.
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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Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge
is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
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Correctly fasten the seat belt
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated
Deactivating airbags.
Manual front passenger adjustment
seats.
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment
trically.
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge
is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
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Correctly fasten the seat belt
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Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle » page 142, Transporting children safely.
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» Fig. 110 of the head restraint
B
» page 131.
» page 60, Manually adjusting the front
» page 60, Adjusting front seats elec-
» Fig. 110 of the head restraint
B
» page 131, Seat belts.
Passive Safety
» page 140,
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