Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 127

Correct seated position of the driver
Fig. 107 Correct seated position for the driver/correct head restraint posi-
tion
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 124.
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 such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page
Driver seat adjustment » page 53, Adjusting the front seats - Version 1
or » page 53, Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2.
» Fig. 107 between the steer-
A
.
B
127, Wearing seat belts.
Correct seated position of the front passenger
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 124.
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 such that the top edge of the head restraint 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.
Passenger seat adjustment » page
or » page 53, Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2.
Correct seated position of the rear seat passengers
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 124.
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 such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the 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 139, Transporting children safely.
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Examples of incorrect seated positions
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 124.
The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if your seat-
belts are fastened correctly.
» Fig. 107 on page 125
B
» page 127, Wearing seat belts.
53, Adjusting the front seats - Version 1
» Fig. 107 on page 125
B
» page 127, Wearing seat belts.
Passive Safety
» page 125.
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