THE NEW ŠKODA KODIAQ - Safety

5-star KODIAQ

The ŠKODA KODIAQ has achieved the maximum rating for safety. The Euro NCAP has awarded the ŠKODA KODIAQ the highest possible rating of five stars, thereby certifying that the car offers optimum protection for all those on board.

Euro NCAP awarded an excellent rating of 92 percent for occupant protection of adult passengers and maximum points for the protection to pedestrians’ legs that the bumper offers.

Euro NCAP particularly mentioned the good operation of the standard emergency brake system, which works well at low speeds – as is typical when driving in the city – and also prevents almost all collisions at motorway speeds.

Who protects you on your way?

A whole phalanx of new assistance systems previously the domain of higher vehicle classes is available for your enhanced safety. The new ŠKODA KODIAQ is fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), including a Multi-Collision Brake as standard.

In EU countries, the following safety features are fitted as standard: Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, electronic Tyre Pressure Monitoring, seven airbags, and XDS+, an advanced electronic differential lock function.

Read on to get the lowdown on a whole range of innovative assist systems devised for your travel safety.

Traffic Jam Assist

This system provides more safety and comfort in traffic jams and stop-and-go traffic.

Traffic Jam Assist taps into the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist systems by having them “merge” with it.

In a traffic jam scenario, Lane Assist provides adaptive lane guidance to help the vehicle to stay in lane at speeds below 60 km/h. If ACC is active at the same time, steering, braking and acceleration are carried out automatically, no matter how congested the road is. The driver’s hands must be on the steering wheel for this to work.

Auto Light Assist

This system automatically turns the high beam off and on.

The multi-function camera recognises oncoming traffic and vehicles ahead in the darkness and Auto Light Assist automatically dips the beam.

Auto Light Assist automatically controls use of the high beams. Starting at speeds of 60 km/h, it automatically turns on the high beam when it is dark enough outside. If you are closing in on a vehicle ahead (or if there is an oncoming vehicle), the system automatically dims the headlights so as not to dazzle other road users.

Blind Spot Detect

Blind Spot Detect helps the driver to change lanes safely by registering any vehicles in the blind spot.

Two radar sensors located in the lower part of the rear bumper monitor the area beside and up to 20 metres behind the ŠKODA KODIAQ.

When the system detects vehicles in the blind spot next to the car or approaching from behind, an LED symbol in the wing mirror lights up to alert the driver. If the driver indicates in the direction of the detected vehicle, the LED starts to flash, indicating the possible danger to the driver.

Blind Spot Detect is active from 10 km/h up to the vehicle’s top speed.

Driver Alert (fatigue detection)

Driver Alert reduces the risk of a fatigue-induced emergency situation.

By monitoring driver behaviour, the system assesses the degree of driver fatigue and, if necessary, warns of the need for a rest.

The electromechanical power steering transmits information about steering wheel movements to the control unit. It compares this information with overall driving behaviour and with pre-defined characteristics of drowsy driver behaviour. A tired driver’s inputs are jerkier, more intensive and more frequent than those of a fresh and alert driver.

Lane Assist

The feature can tell when a driver strays from a lane unintentionally, providing a visual message in the instrument cluster and initiating corrective steering. The system is active at speeds above 65 km/h, on condition that there are recognisable lane markings on the road and the indicator has not been turned on prior to crossing a marking.

Airbags and impact protection

Up to nine airbags, delivering finely-tuned interaction with the three-point automatic seat belts and safety head restraints, protect the driver and passengers from injury.

Knee airbag for the driver

The driver’s knee airbag, mounted in the lower part of the dashboard under the steering wheel column, is designed to protect the driver’s legs in case of frontal impact.

Up to 9 airbags

The main purpose of airbags, in tandem with the seat belts, is to prevent the occupants’ bodies from coming into contact with any rigid parts of the car, or at least to minimise the consequences of any such contact. The driver is protected by a front airbag mounted in the steering wheel. The front passenger’s front airbag, with a deactivation feature, is located in the dashboard.

Side airbags – front

Side airbags in the front seats protect the thorax and pelvis of both the driver and passenger in case of a side impact.

Side airbags – rear

Backseat passengers also benefit from the protection afforded by side airbags.

Other safety features

The New ŠKODA KODIAQ is all about safety without compromise. Besides the safety systems already described, the following features are available as standard or an option for the KODIAQ:

	ABS keeps the wheels from locking during emergency braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
	By increasing the braking pressure, the braking assist helps drivers in situations in which emergency braking is necessary. This can lead to a significant reduction in the braking distance required.
	MSR counters the locking action of the driving wheels, which can occur when the driver decelerates on a smooth surface.
	The ASR ensures smooth starting and acceleration without the wheels spinning on slippery surfaces.
	EDL helps when accelerating or driving uphill with low traction under one of the driven wheels.

	XDS+ helps the driver during sharp turns and ensures that the vehicle behaves neutrally during dynamic cornering. The control electronics essentially simulate the presence of a self-locking differential to improve traction and driving dynamics during turns. As a result, the vehicle will take bends much more assuredly and naturally than before.
	Tyre pressure monitoring keeps the driver informed of the tyre pressure at all times.
	The optional Hill-Hold Control helps drivers to start uphill safely. The system activates itself on inclines of five degrees or more and ensures easy and safe uphill starting without the use of the handbrake. The system keeps the car from rolling backwards or stalling.
	Flashing brake lights reduce the risk of rear-end impact, especially when approaching traffic jams on highways or braking suddenly in front of an unexpected obstacle.