174 Airbag system
Airbag system
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the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving,
Description of the airbag system
an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the
middle of the dash panel flashes.
General information on the airbag system
The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers
additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the
event of a frontal collision.
WARNING
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To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest
possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be
⇒ page 164, “Correct seated position” correctly adjusted to match the body
size of the occupant.
In the case of a violent side crash, the side* and head* airbags reduce the risk of
injuries to the occupants on the part of the body facing the side of the accident
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If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched on.
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The
airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched
on.
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Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a
fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the
event of an accident.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) essentially consists of:
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No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
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an electronic control unit,
front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,
side airbags*,
might result in the airbag being deployed.
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The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one
head airbags*,
accident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been
deployed.
an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster,
a front passenger airbag switch* ⇒ page 182,
an indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* in the middle
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The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documenta-
tion to the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the
possibility of deactivating the front passenger airbag are also part of the
vehicle documents!
of the dash panel ⇒ page 182.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
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the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
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If the vehicle or individual parts of the airbag system are scrapped, it is
essential to observe the relevant safety precautions. The authorised Škoda
Service Partners are familiar with these regulations.
the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
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When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important
to comply with the national legal requirements.
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the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is
switched on,
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