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Driving safety

Safety

In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed.

Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.

Passive Safety

General information

 Introduction

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by your passengers or mobile telephone calls).

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-

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cohol or drugs).

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

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This section of the manual includes important information on the subject of

passive safety. We have combined everything here which you should be famili-

ar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and any-

thing similar.

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Correct and safe seating position

Other important safety information can also be found in the following chap-

ters of this Owner´s Manual. The Owner´s Manual should therefore always be

in the vehicle.

 Introduction

Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not

change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the

correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.

Before setting off

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please

pay attention to the following points before setting off.

The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

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Check the function of the lighting and turn signal systems.

Do not lean against the dash panel.

Do not put your feet on the dash panel.

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Check the function of the wipers and check the wiper blades for wear.

Check the windscreen washer fluid level.

Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.

Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure

that the mirrors are not covered.

Check the tyre inflation pressure.

Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.

Secure all items of luggage.

Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the

The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

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Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.

Do not sit facing to the side.

Do not lean out of the window.

Do not put your limbs out of the window.

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Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.

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vehicle.

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Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.

Ensure that no parts and components are visibly loose in the vehicle.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.

Protect children by using a suitable child seat » page 29 , T r ansporting chil-

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dren safely.

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Adopt the correct seated position. Instruct your passengers to assume the

correct seated position » page 19 , Correct and safe seating position.

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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.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel

WARNING

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The adjustable seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match

the body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened proper-

ly to provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.

Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.

Children must be fastened » page 29 , T r ansporting children safely with a

suitable restraint system.

The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this

will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of

injury!

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and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 14 -

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Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-

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ests) » Fig. 14 -

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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 22 , Using seat belts.

WARNING

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Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-

WARNING

tance of at least 6 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of

the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the

airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.

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When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-

Driver’s correct seating position

er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 14. Never hold the

steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the

middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, in the event

of airbag deployment, you could suffer serious injury to the arms, hands

and head.

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Ensure that no objects are located in the driver's footwell, as they could

lodge in the pedal system whilst driving. You would then no longer be able

to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.

Fig. 14 Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel

position

 Read and observe on page 20 first.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,

the following instructions must be observed.

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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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For vehicles equipped with driver knee airbags, adjust the driver's seat in a

forward/back direction so that there is a gap of at least 6 cm between the

B

legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the knee airbag » Fig. 14 -

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Adjusting the steering wheel position

Correct seating position of the passenger

 Read and observe on page 20 first.

For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-

ing instructions must be observed.

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Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-

senger 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.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

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level as the upper part of your head » Fig. 14 on page 20 -

(not for seats

with integrated headrests).

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 22 , Using seat belts.

Fig. 15 Adjusting the steering wheel position

 Read and observe on page 20 first.

WARNING

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Ensure a distance of at least 25 cm to the dashboard, otherwise the air-

The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

bag system will not be able to protect you properly - risk of death!

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Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow

» Fig. 15.

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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-

er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the

surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-

comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-

bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect

seated position!

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be

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adjusted in direction of arrow

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3

Pull the holder in arrow direction

until the stop.

WARNING

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when

the vehicle is stationary!

The safety lever must always be locked after adjusting so that the steer-

Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats

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 Read and observe on page 20 first.

ing wheel cannot accidentally change position – risk of accident!

For passenger safety on the rear seats and to reduce the risk of injury in the

event of an accident, the following information must be observed.

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Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

C

level as the upper part of the head » Fig. 14 on page 20 -

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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 22 , Using seat belts.

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Passive Safety

WARNING (Continued)

Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-

Seat belts

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et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of

the seat belts.

Do not attach clamps or similar objects to the belt - the function of the

Using seat belts

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belt retractor could be restricted.

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The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an

accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival

in the event of a major accident.

the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 85.

WARNING

The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy considerably. They also prevent un-

controlled movements which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries.

Information on the care and maintenance of safety belts

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The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-

When transporting children, observe the following information» page 29 ,

T r ansporting children safely.

pair the proper operation of the inertia reel » page 260.

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The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-

tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.

Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If parts of the

WARNING

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Put the seat belt on before starting any journey! This also applies to other

passengers - there is a danger of injury!

Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated

» page 19 , Correct and safe seating position.

The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

belt system become damaged (e.g. the belt webbing, the belt connections,

the inertia reel, the locking part etc.), the respective seat belt must be re-

placed by a specialist garage immediately.

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Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident must be re-

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placed by a specialist garage. Also check the seat belt anchors.

Correct routing of seat belt

WARNING

Information on dealing with the safety belts

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The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-

ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.

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Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.

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Information on the proper use of safety belts

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Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the

belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-

count across your neck.

No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-

Fig. 16 Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap

belt/Routing of belt webbing for an expectant mother

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gether.

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The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to

protect and the risk of injury increases.

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WARNING

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Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat

belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in

minor accidents.

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A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is

moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then

suddenly held firm by the belt.

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The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta-

cles, ball-point pens, keys, etc.). Such objects can cause injury.

Fig. 17 Seat belt height adjusters for front seats

 Read and observe on page 22 first.

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the

maximum protection.

The shoulder part of the belt must run approximately over the middle of your

shoulder (never across your neck) and fit well against your upper body » Fig. 16

- .

The lap part of the belt must run lap part of the belt must run in front of the

pelvis (must never run across your stomach) and must always fit snugly

» Fig. 16 - .

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Fig. 18 Fastening/unfastening the seat belt

In the case of pregnant women, the lap part of the belt must be positioned as

low as possible on the pelvis to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdo-

men » Fig. 16 - .

Seat belt height adjusters for front seats

Push the seat belt guide loop upwards in the direction of arrow» Fig. 17 - .

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Or: push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows

and push the

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return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow

» Fig. 17 - .

Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has

correctly locked in place and that the belt is blocked reliably » page 24 , Iner-

tia reels.

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Seat belts

Fastening middle VarioFlex seat

A

Grip the lock tongue

» Fig. 19and press the red button in the lock tongue,

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the lock tongue pops out.

B

Grip the lock tongue

lock tongue pops out.

and press the red button in the seat belt buckle; the

Feed the belt back manually so that the seat belt is not twisted and the belt

webbing rolls up completely.

WARNING

The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked, otherwise the belt tongue

will not lock in place properly.

Fig. 19 Fastening/unfastening the seatbelt on the middle VarioFlex seat

 Read and observe on page 22 first.

Inertia reel and belt tensioners

Before fastening

Inertia reels

Adjust the headrest properly (does not apply to seats with integrated headr-

ests).

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Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.

Adjust the seat (applies for the front seats and the rear Varioflex seats).

Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats).

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When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling

sharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel. The belts

also lock when full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving downhill

and when cornering.

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Fasten

Slowly pull the belt over the chest and pelvis.

Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle for the seat » Fig. 18 -  until it

audibly clicks into place.

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WARNING

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

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If the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have the inertia reel

inspected immediately by a specialist garage.

Release

Hold the lock tongue and press the red button in the belt buckle » Fig. 18 - .

The lock tongue pops out.

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Belt tensioners

Feed the belt back manually so that the seat belt is not twisted and the belt

webbing rolls up completely.

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The safety for the driver, front passenger and passengers on the outer rear

seats who are wearing their seat belts, is enhanced by the belt tensioners fit-

ted to the inertia reels on the front and rear external seat belts.

Setting up middle VarioFlex seat

Slowly pull down the belt on the lock tongue

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» Fig. 19 in the arrow direc-

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If there is a collision with a certain severity the seat belts are tightened by the

belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.

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tion

.

A

2

until it

Insert the lock tongue

clicks.

into the lock in the direction of arrow

Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of a roll-over, minor collisions or

in accidents in which no major forces are produced.

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B

Pull the belt on the lock tongue

slowly across the chest and pelvis in the

3

direction of arrow

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B

4

stuck,

Insert the lock tongue

until it clicks.

in the other lock in the direction of arrow

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

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WARNING

Airbag system

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Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and installa-

tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be car-

ried out by a specialist garage.

If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace

Description of the airbag system

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the entire system.

As a supplement to the seat belts, the airbag system provides additional pas-

senger protection in the event of severe frontal and side collisions.

Note

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The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.

Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-

The best possible protective effect of the airbag can only be achieved if the

seat belts are applied properly. The airbag is not a substitute for the seat

belts.

dication of a fire in the vehicle.

The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the warning light 

in the instrument cluster » page 44.

Reversible belt tensioners

As part of the proactive passenger protection system, reversible seat belts in-

crease the safety of the belted up driver and front passenger.

System description

In critical driving situations the seat belt is tensioned tightly over the body and

then released again by the reversible belt tensioner.

Further information » page 242, Proactive occupant protection (Crew Protect

Assist).

Fig. 20 Airbag installation points

Airbag installation points » Fig. 20

A

B

C

D

E

Front airbags

Driver's knee airbag

Front side airbags

Rear side airbags

Head airbags

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Airbag system

The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with

the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is

thus reduced.

^▶Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the

lettering  featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the

passenger side.

^▶Driver's knee airbag - Legs. The airbag features the lettering  on the

dashboard on the driver's side.

^▶Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side

next to the door. The side air bags can be identified by a label with the letter-

ing  marked on the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provi-

ded with the lettering  in between the entrance area and the rear seat

backrest.

^▶Head airbags - head and neck. The airbags are provided with the lettering

 marked on the B-pillar cladding.

The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.

When triggered, the airbag is filled with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the

airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.

Upon inflation of the airbag, smoke is released. This is not an indication of a

fire in the vehicle.

Triggering conditions

It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to

the airbag system in every situation. Important here is the hardness of the ob-

ject on which the vehicle impacts, the impact angle, the vehicle speed, etc.

Deceleration during impact plays an important role in the deployment of the

airbags. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured remains be-

low the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit, the airbags

are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the

bodywork as a consequence of the accident.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the

following parts.

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal

collision.

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Individual airbags.

Warning light  in the instrument cluster» page 44.

Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 28.

Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel

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Driver's front airbag.

Front passenger airbag.

Driver's knee airbag

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» page 28.

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side

collision.

Airbag deployment

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Front side airbag.

Rear side airbag.

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Head airbag.

When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.

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The hazard warning lights are switched on.

All doors are unlocked.

The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.

The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is

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switched on - switch ).

When there is no air bag deployment?

With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle

or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.

Fig. 21 Inflated airbags

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WARNING (Continued)

No other persons, animals or objects may be positioned in front of the oc-

Safety instructions

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cupants on the front seats in the deployment area of the front air bags.

The steering wheel and the surface of the dashboard on the front passen-

Fig. 22

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Safe distance from the steering

wheel and the dashboard

ger side must not have stickers attached, covered or modified in any other

way. No parts (e.g. cup holders, mobile telephone mounts etc.( should be

mounted in the vicinity of the airbag installation locations and in the airbag

deployment area.

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Never place objects on the surface of the dashboard on the front passen-

ger side.

WARNING

Information about knee airbags

Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap

of at least 6 cm between the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the

knee airbag » Fig. 22 - . If it is not possible to meet this requirement due

to your body size, visit a specialist garage.

The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-

low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modi-

fied in any other way. Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag

module or located within the immediate vicinity.

Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the ig-

nition key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and

can cause injuries.

WARNING

General information

The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer proper protection

if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 19.

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The airbag develops considerable forces when triggered, which can lead

to serious injuries or even death if the correct seating position or seated

position is not observed. This applies in particular to children who are trans-

ported without using a suitable child safety seat » page 31.

If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-

cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in

the event of an accident.

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The airbag system must be replaced if it has been deployed.

In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the

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steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth

or one that has been dampened with water.

WARNING

Information about for side and head airbags

No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-

ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories

(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - risk of injury!

Hang only light clothing on clothes hooks in the vehicle. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of the clothing. Do not use clothes

hangers to hang the clothing.

The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front

doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or

door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Further informa-

tion » page 256.

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WARNING

Information about front airbags

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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a minimum

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distance of 25 cm from the steering wheel or the control panel » Fig. 22 -

A

, If you do not observe this distance, the airbag cannot protect you - risk

to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always be correctly ad-

justed to match the body size of the occupant.

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The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing

child seat on the front passenger seat » page 28 , Airbag deactivation. If

this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal in-

juries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.

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Airbag system

Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones

below.

A child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat, in which the child is

WARNING (Continued)

No excessive forces, such as knocks, kicks etc., should be exerted on the

seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side air bags. The side air-

bags would not be deployed in such a case!

Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-

ger seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by ŠKODA. In view

of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of

non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the pro-

tective function of the side airbag.

Have any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installa-

tion point of the side airbags repaired immediately by a specialist garage.

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transported with its back to the direction of travel » page 29.

Despite correct adjustment of the driver's seat, the distance of at least

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25 cm between the middle of the steering wheel and chest cannot be main-

tained.

Additional controls for drivers with a physical disability are installed in the ve-

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hicle.

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Special seats (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags) are installed in the

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vehicle.

WARNING

If an airbag is deactivated upon the sale of the vehicle, the buyer must be

informed of this!

Information on the use of the airbag system

Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of

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system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the seat)

must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Further information

» page 256.

Switch off front passenger airbag

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No modifications should be made to parts of the airbag system, to the

front bumper or to the body.

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Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-

sult in the airbag being deployed.

Airbag deactivation

Deactivating airbags

The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch

Fig. 23 Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning

» Fig. 23 on page 28 - .

light for front passenger airbag

We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other

airbags.

Positions of the key switch » Fig. 23 - 

 The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched

on, the indicator light   » Fig. 23 illuminates - 

The airbag deactivation is displayed by the warning light  » page 44.

 The front passenger airbag is activated - after the ignition is switched on,

the indicator light illuminates for 65 seconds  

Switch off

Switch off the ignition.

Open the passenger door.

On the radio key, fold the key bit out fully »

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Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

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Transporting children safely

Child seat

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch »

Close the passenger door.

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Check that the warning light   illuminates after the ignition is switched

on.

 Introduction

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, children must be trans-

ported in child seats!

Switching on

Switch off the ignition.

Open the passenger door.

On the radio key, fold the key bit out fully »

Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

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The information in this Owner´s Manual as well as the instructions of the child

seat manufacturer must be observed when installing and using the child seat.

.

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For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on

the rear seats. Children should be transported on the front passenger seat only

in exceptional circumstances.

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch »

Close the passenger door.

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Check that the warning light   illuminates after the ignition is switched

Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe

standard must be used.

on.

WARNING

Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test

mark that cannot be removed: large E within a circle with the test number be-

low.

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The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-

ed off.

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Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a

WARNING

fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.

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One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.

When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.

If the warning lights     flash, the front passenger airbag will not

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be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked

by a specialist garage immediately.

Children might not be capable of leaving the vehicle or helping themselves

independently in the event of an emergency. Can be fatal at very high or

very low temperatures!

CAUTION

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The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-

An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!

wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-

dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants.

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Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-

dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the

vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported

on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries

if the airbag system is deployed!

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Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer

of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts

which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-

nor accidents.

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Transporting children safely

 Read and observe on page 29 first.

WARNING (Continued)

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Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.

Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is pro-

tected by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, or

even death.

One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-

tings.

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When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front

This is indicated also on stickers that are located at the following positions.

seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat

and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.

▶

On the passenger sun visor » Fig. 24 - .

On the B-pillar on the front passenger side » Fig. 24 – .

▶

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When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the

head restraints so that they are as high as possible.

If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even

The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the

front passenger seat.

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child

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in the lowest position, you will need to remove them » page 90. After re-

moving the child seat, refit the head restraints.

▶

seat »

.

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When using a separate child seat cushion, set the headrest so that the

▶

If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical, so

as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the

back of the child seat.

If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-

tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.

Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.

Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.

With child safety seats in groups 1, 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around

fittings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the

same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not

“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-

jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!

child's head is flush to the height of the headrest upper edge, but does not

C

protrude above this » Fig. 14 on page 20

.

Note

▶

We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.

They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)

Does not apply to Taiwan

WARNING

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Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-

senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-

ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-

vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

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As soon as the child seat, in which the child is transported with their back

in the direction of travel, is no longer used in the front passenger seat, the

front passenger airbag should be switched on again.

Fig. 24 Warning stickers

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 Read and observe on page 29 first.

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)

The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag

» Fig. 26 - .

Applies to Taiwan

Fig. 25

Warning stickers

There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the

side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as

possible » Fig. 26 - .

Classification of child seats

 Read and observe on page 29 first.

Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.

 Read and observe on page 29 first.

Group

Weight of the child

up to 10 kg

up to 13 kg

9-18 kg

0

1

No babies, infants or children to be carried on the passenger seat.

A sticker to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor

» Fig. 25.

2

3

15-25 kg

Child safety and the side airbag

22-36 kg

Fig. 26

Incorrect seated position of a

child who is not properly se-

cured – risk from the side air-

bag/Child properly protected by

safety seat

Use of child safety seats which are secured with a safety belt

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of

the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

 Read and observe on page 29 first.



Overview of the usability of child seats secured with a seat belt on seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.

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Transporting children safely

Passenger seat with activated Passenger seat with deactivated

Rear seats

Outside

Rear seat

Centre^a)

Group

front airbag

0

b)

X

U

up to 10 kg

0

b)

X

U

up to 13 kg

1

UF

U

9-18 kg

2

15-25 kg

3

22-36 kg

a)

b)

It is forbidden to install a child seat with a support base on the middle rear seat.

Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.

U

The seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in this weight group category “Universal”.

The seat is suitable for the use of approved forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” weight group category.

The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.

UF

X

A

First, remove the caps

in order to access the locking eyes» Fig. 27. After

Fastening systems

removing the child seat, replace he caps.

attachment points of the  system

WARNING

■

Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat

Fig. 27

when installing and removing a child seat with the  system.

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Labels of the system 

Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points

intended for the installation of a child seat with the  system – risk of

death!

Note

■

A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-

ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-

hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.

Child seats with the  system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-

cessories.

 is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.

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Two locking eyes are located between the seat backrest and the seat cushion

of the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing the  system

child seat in place.

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Use of child safety seats with the System

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of

the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with the  system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.

Front passenger seat

Size class of

Front passenger seat

Rear seats

Outside^c)

Rear seat

Centre

Group

with front airbag switched

the child seat^a)

with activated front air bag^b)

off^b)

0

E

X

IL

X

up to 10 kg

E

D

C

D

C

B

0

up to 13 kg

1

IL

IUF

X

9-18 kg

B1

A

2

-

X

IL

X

15-25 kg

3

22-36 kg

a)

b)

c)

The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.

If the front passenger seat is fitted with system attachment points, it is suitable for the installation of an  child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval.

The seat is suitable for the  fixing system.

IL

The seat is suitable for installation of a  child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat with

the  system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.

IUF

X

The seat is suitable for the use of forward-facing child seats approved in this weight group.

The seat is not fitted with  system attachment points.

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Using child seats with the system

Front passenger seat

with activated front air bag

Front passenger seat

with front airbag switched off

Rear seats outside

i-U

Rear seat middle

X

i-U The seat is suitable for forward and backward facing  child seats of

  is an attachment system that restricts the movement of the upper

the category “Universal”.

part of the child seat.

X

The seat is not suitable for the child seat of the category “Universal”.

A

The locking eyes

for attaching the belt of a child seat with the  

system are located on the rear side of the rear seat backrests » Fig. 28.

Attachment points of the   system

Some country-specific models can also be fitted with an attachment point

B

» Fig. 28.

WARNING

■

Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat

when installing and removing a child seat with the   system.

■

Only use child seats with the   system on the seats equipped with

attachment points with the logo  .

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Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.

Fig. 28 System attachment points  : version 1 / version 2

Recommended child seats

Group

Manufacturer

Type

Attachment

Order number

Approval number (E1 ...)

0

Britax Römer

Baby Safe Plus

Isofix base frame

1ST019907

04 301146

up to 13 kg

1

Britax Römer

Duo Plus TT

 and  

DDA000006

04 301133

9-18 kg

Britax Römer

Kidfix XP^a)

Kidfix II XP



000019906K

000019906L

04 301198

04 301323

2-3

15-36 kg

a)

For optimum protection, especially in the case of a side collision, it is recommended to use this child seat together with back part.

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Fig. 29 Cockpit example for LHD

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