Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 108

The following guidelines must be observed when using a child safety seat in
which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel on the front
passenger seat.
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Switch off the front passenger airbag
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Slide the front passenger seat all the way back.
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Move the front passenger seat backrest into the vertical position.
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Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
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Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
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Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat .
WARNING
It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when attach-
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ing a child safety seat to the front passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of travel
Never use a child safety seat in which the child is seated with its back facing
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the direction of travel on the front passenger seat if the airbag is switched on.
This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front pas-
senger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in
the event of it being deployed.
This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the B column on
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the front passenger side » Fig. 87. The sticker is visible upon opening the
front passenger door. For some countries, the sticker is also affixed to the sun
visor of the front passenger.
If a child safety seat in which the child faces in the direction of travel is used
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on the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be moved back
and to the top fully. Move the backrest into the vertical position.
The front passenger airbag must be reactivated as soon as you no longer
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use a child seat on the front passenger seat.
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Safety
» page 103, Deactivating airbags.
» page 103, Deactivating airbags.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 88 Incorrect seated position of a child who is not properly secured –
risk from the side airbag/Child properly protected by safety seat
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 88 – . There must be sufficient room between the child and the de-
ployment area of the side airbag so that the airbag can provide as much protec-
tion as possible » Fig. 88 – .
WARNING
Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
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the side airbag – risk of injury!
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
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risk of injury!
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Classification of child seats
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 105.
Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups:
Group Weight of the child
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0+
Approximate age
0-10 kg up to 9 months
up to 13 kg up to 18 months
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