2016 SKODA SUPERB belt

Airbag deploymentFig. 8
Inflated airbags
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.
The deceleration plays an important role in the deployment of the airbags. If
the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision re-
mains below 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.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
▶ Driver’s front airbag.
▶ Front passenger airbag.
▶ Driver’s knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Rear side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur. ▶ 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
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.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and the dashboard
WARNINGGeneral information■The best possible protective effect of the seat belts and the airbag sys-
tem can only be achieved in the correct seated position » page 12 .■
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
transported without using a suitable child safety seat » page 24.
■
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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›Check that the warning light
  illuminates after the ignition is switched
on.WARNING■ The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!■
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.
■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, children must be trans- ported in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1)
23
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)
24
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 3)
24
Child safety and the side airbag
24
Classification of child seats
25
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
25
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.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on
the rear seats. Children should be transported on the front passenger seat on-
ly in exceptional circumstances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: Large E in a circle, approval number underneath.
WARNING■ 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.
They might not be capable of leaving the vehicle or helping themselves in-
dependently in the event of an emergency. Very high or low temperatures
can be fatal!■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
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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WARNING (Continued)■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!■
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.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
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.
■
Before installing a forward-facing child seat with backrest, remove the
headrest » page 84 . After removing the child seat, refit the head re-
straints.
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 TaiwanFig. 11
Warning labels
Read and observe
on page 22 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
This is indicated also on stickers that are located at the following positions.
▶ On the front passenger's sun visor » Fig. 11 - 
.
▶ On the B-pillar on the front passenger side » Fig. 11 – 
.
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
seat »
.
▶ 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 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings 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. 
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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!WARNING■ 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.■
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.
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 2)
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 12
Warning stickers
Read and observe on page 22 first.
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. 12 .
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 3)
Applies to South KoreaFig. 13
Warning labels
Read and observe on page 22 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 13.
Child safety and the side airbag
Fig. 14
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 22 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag » Fig. 14 -
 .
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. 14 -
 .
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Classification of child seatsRead and observe
on page 22 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0up to 13 kgGroupWeight of the child19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kgUse of child safety seats which are secured using a seat 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 22 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats secured with a seat belt on seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupPassenger seat with activated front airbagPassenger seat with deactivated front airbagRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgXU a)UU0
up to 13 kgXU a)UU1
9-18 kgUFUUU2
15-25 kgUFUUU3
22-36 kgUFUUUa)
Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
UThe seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in this weight group category “Universal”.UFThe seat is suitable for the use of approved forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” weight group category.XThe seat is not suitable for children in this weight group.25Transporting children safely

Fastening systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
attachment points of the 
system
26
Use of child safety seats with the 
System
26
Using child seats with the 
system
27
Attachment points of the 

system
27
attachment points of the  system
Fig. 15
Labels of the system 

is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
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.
First, remove the caps A
in order to access the locking eyes » Fig. 15. After re-
moving the child seat, replace he caps.
WARNING■ Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with 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.
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.GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Rear seats outsideRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXILX0+
up to 13 kgE
XILX
DC 26Safety

GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Rear seats outsideRear seat middle
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL
IUFX
CBB1A2
15-25 kg-XILX3
22-36 kg-XILXa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
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.
ILThe 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.IUFThe seat is suitable for the use of approved forward-facing child seats in the “Universal” weight group category.XThe seat is not fitted with  system attachment points.Using child seats with the  systemFront passenger seatRear seats outsideRear seat middleXi-UX
The seat is suitable for forward and backward facing

 child seats of
the category “Universal”.
The seat is not suitable for the 
child seat of the category “Universal”.
i-UXAttachment points of the   systemFig. 16
Attachment points of the 
 -system

 is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part
of the child seat.
The locking eyes
A
for attaching the belt of a child seat with the 
 sys-
tem are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 16.
Some country-specific models can also be equipped with a locking eye
B
on
the back of the middle rear seat backrest » Fig. 16. 
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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 with the at-
tachment points.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
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