dashboard warning lights SKODA KODIAQ 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

Airbag deploymentFig. 10
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. 11
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 25.
■
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. 
20Safety

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
Fig. 367
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dashboard - LHD
305
Fuses in the dashboard - RHD
306
Fuse assignment in the dashboard
306
Fuses in the engine compartment
307
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
308
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble by the molten metal strip » Fig. 367.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 278.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse blows after a short time, then seek the assistance of
a specialist garage.■
Do “not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger ones - it can
cause a fire and could damage parts of the electrical system.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.Fuses in the dashboard - LHDFig. 368
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Read and observe
and on page 305 first.
In left-hand drive, the fuse box is located on the driver side behind the storage compartment.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Open the storage box on the driver's side.
›
Press the latch
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 368 open the compartment
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine com-
partment » Fig. 371 on page 307 .
›
Use the clip to pull out the faulty fuse and then insert a new fuse.
›
Stow the clip back in the original position.
›
Close the compartment by pressing in arrow direction
3
until you hear it
click.
305Fuses and light bulbs