Deactivating Airbags - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Description of the head airbags
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 139.
In the event of a severe side collision, the head airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and neck area of passengers.
The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior of
the car » Fig. 121. The installation positions of the head airbags are each marked
with the "AIRBAG" logo.
Function of the head airbag
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 139.
In the event of a side collision the head airbag is deployed together with the rele-
vant side airbag and the belt tensioner on the side of the car on which the acci-
dent occurs.
140
Safety
Fig. 121
Installation position of head air-
bag
Fig. 122
Inflated head airbag
When deployed, the airbags cover the entire area of the side window and door
pillar » Fig. 122.
Any impact of the head against parts of the interior or objects outside of the car,
is cushioned by the inflated head airbag. The reduction in any impact to the head
and the resultant minimizing of any movements of the head additionally reduce
the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head airbag also offers additional protec-
tion in the case of an offset impact by covering the front door pillar.

Deactivating airbags

Deactivating airbags
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:
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using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has its back to
the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in the direction
of travel due to different legal regulations applying)
children safely;
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not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle of
the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly adjusted;
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special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a
physical disability;
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other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 141, Key switch for the front seat passenger airbag.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other air-
bags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one of
the airbags is switched off.
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
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The airbag indicator light
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is switched on and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second
intervals.
» page 142, Transporting
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition
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