Skoda A7 Octavia - Airbag System; Description of the Airbag System

Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
 Introduction
As a supplement to the seat belts, the airbag system provides additional pas-
senger protection in the event of severe frontal and side collisions.
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.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the warning light 
in the instrument cluster » page 36.
System description
Fig. 8 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » Fig. 8
Front airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Front side airbags
Rear side airbags
Head airbags
A
B
C
D
E
Front airbags - The forward movement of the driver and of the front passen-
ger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the
risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The front airbags are provided with the lettering  on the steering wheel
and on the dashboard on the front passenger side.
Driver´s knee airbag - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when
it makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to the legs
of the driver is thus reduced.
The knee airbag is provided with the lettering  on the dashboard on the
driver's side.
Side airbags - The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunged into the
fully inflated airbag. The risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach
and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
The side air bags are marked by a label with the lettering

on the front
seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the lettering

in
between the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.
Head airbags - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it
makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to head and
chest is thus reduced.
The head airbags are provided with the lettering

marked on the B-pillar
cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
▶
Individual airbags.
▶
Warning light  in the instrument cluster » page 36.
▶
Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 22.
▶
Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 22.
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Airbag system