ŠkodaSuperb
SIMPLY CLEVER
OWNER´ S MANUAL
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Introduction
You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which
you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read
this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as
possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact your Škoda Service Partner or importer should you have any further questions
regarding any problems which may arise or your vehicle. He will be ready at any time to receive your questions,
suggestions and criticisms.
Any national legal provisions which vary from the information contained in this Owner's Manual take precedence
over the information contained herein.
We wish you much pleasure with your Škoda and pleasant motoring at all times.
Yo ur Škoda Auto
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Introduction2
On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's
Manual” as well as the brochures “Quick Reference Guide”, “Service
Schedule” and “Help on the road”. There can also be a variety of other
additional operating manuals and instructions on-board (e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a Škoda
Service Partner immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details given in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment.
Certain items of equipment listed are only installed later on and only
envisaged for particular markets. The illustrations can differ in minor
details from your vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains important information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and aids. You can learn how how you can
operate your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally
conscious way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on
accessories, modifications and replacement of parts ⇒ page 205.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however,
for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and maintenance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the
conditions for possible warranty claims.
The Brief instruction
includes an overview of the most important controls of your vehicle.
The Service schedule
contains:
• Vehicle data,
• Service intervals,
• Overview of the service work,
• Service proof,
• Confirmation of mobility warranty,
• important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the conditions for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a
Škoda Service Partner.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact your Škoda
Service Partner, where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a
duplicate, in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
contains the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda Importers.
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Contents 3
Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights . . .
General view of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer with counter for distance driven . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the key battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger seat with a folding central back
rest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Footrest at the rear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heaters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The cool box behind the armrest of the rear seats*
CargoFlex folding box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof luggage rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighters and power sockets . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the engine off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-speed automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communicating and Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phone, two-way radio system and
navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting
children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching child safety seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents4
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a tra il er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detachable towing device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
Accessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./85 kW - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 ltr./110 kW - EU 4/EU 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 ltr./142 kW - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 ltr./140 kW - EU 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,9 l/85 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,9 l/96 kW TDI PD - EU 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI DPF - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 ltr./120 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)6
Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for
you to find and absorb the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the manual are divided into relatively short sections which are combined
into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular moment
is highlighted at the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the information you are looking for.
Sections
The majority of Sections apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it is clearly
unavoidable, despite dividing the contents into sections, that mention may be
made of equipment which is not fitted to your vehicle.
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Brief information and instructions
Each section has a Heading.
This is followed by Brief information (in large italic lettering), which tells you the
subject which is dealt with in this section.
Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an Instruction (in relatively large
letters) which explains to you in a straightforward way the action you have to take.
Work steps which have to be carried out are illustrated with a hyphen.
Notes
All four kinds of notes, which are used in the text, are always stated at the end of the
respective section.
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading Warning. These
Warning notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow
followed by a small warning symbol. This symbol is intended to draw your
attention to a Warning note at the end of the section to which you must pay
careful attention.
Caution
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention in a general way to important information.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
of travel of the vehicle.
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Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Using the system
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Cockpit8
Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment
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Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Cockpit
General view
This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar
with the instruments, gauges and controls.
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door handle
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for turn signal lights and main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever and switches for:
− Windshield wiper/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Radio
− Navigation system (Navigation, Radio, CD Player)
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for windscreen heater* / Indicator light for a switched off front
seat passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . .
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the front passenger airbag* in front passenger stowage
compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel filler flap remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot lid remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating boot lid remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel:
− with horn
− with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with pushbuttons for radio, mobile phone and cruise control
system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray, cigarette lighter/socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever for manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Selector lever for automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockable storage compartment on the front passenger side . . .
Note
• Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
A
1
40
A
2
35
A
3
A
4
57
A
5
46
A
6
92
A
7
48
A
8
49
A
9
11
A
10
53
15
A
11
52
A
12
A
13
48
A
14
92
A
15
52, 144
A
16
144
A
17
138
A
18
144
A
19
35
A
20
35
A
21
35
A
22
220
A
23
184
A
24
82
A
25
99
A
26
138
115
A
27
100
A
28
155
156
A
29
66
A
30
89
93
A
31
79
A
32
103
A
33
103
109
A
34
82
A
35
66
A
36
83
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• Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD player
etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment.
• The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒ page 8, fig. 1. The
symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.
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General view of the instrument cluster
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock and multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
− with counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with trip counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− with Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
A
1
12
A
2
12
A
3
12
A
4
13, 15
A
5
18
A
6
13
13
14
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Engine revolutions counter
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 indicates
the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been
run in and operating at a normal temperature. You should shift into the next higher
gear before this red zone is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if
your car is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer
running “smoothly”.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒ page 162.
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone
of the scale - risk of engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 operates only when the ignition is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol in the instrument cluster does not flash.
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 26, “Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 62 litres. The warning symbol in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now
about 8 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that
you must refuel.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
A
1
A
2
A
3
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Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in
poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and
damage the catalytic converter.
Digital clock
You can set the time with the reset button at the bottom right next to the
rev counter.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only
when the vehicle is stationary!
Speedometer with counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).
On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
Bottom counter (trip counter) for distance driven
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since this
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile. It can be reset to
zero by pressing the reset button next to the trip counter ⇒ fig. 4.
Top counter for distance driven
The top counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometres or
miles which the vehicle has been driven.
Fault disp lay
dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for distance
driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as
possible by a specialist workshop.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some countries.
Fig. 3 Instrument
cluster: Digital clock
Fig. 4 Instrument
cluster: Counter for
distance driven
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WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for
safety reasons!
Service Interval Display
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the information appears in
the display of the counter for distance driven or in the information display ⇒ fig. 5.
Service Interval Display
If the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears after switching
on the ignition:
in the display of the trip counter
Service 1 500 km
in information display
SERVICE in 1500 km
Prior to the due date for the service the ki lometre readout decreases in steps of 100
km. As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears:
in the display of the trip counter
Service
in information display
SERVICE NOW
The display disappears within 20 seconds after starting the engine. The trip counter
is also displayed after pressing the reset button of the trip counter (for more than 1
second).
Resetting Service Interval Display
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
• resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection,
• makes an entry in the Service schedule,
• affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the
dash panel on the driver's side.
It is also possible for you to reset the Service Interval Display with the reset button
⇒ fig. 5 as follows (does not apply to models with fixed service intervals - QG2).
• Switch off the ignition (if not already off), press the reset button and hold it
down.
• Switch the ignition on and release the reset button . The text Service or
service now appears in the display.
• Turn the button for resetting the clock to the right - the display is reset.
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself otherwise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may
also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
Note
• Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
incorrect readouts.
• information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of
the vehicle is disconnected.
Fig. 5 Instrument
cluster: Service Interval
Display
ABA
B
A
B
A
A
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• it is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster
is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
• After resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) using the reset
button , the data displayed are the same as for a car with fixed service intervals
(QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a
Škoda Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display
with a vehicle system tester.
• Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about
the service intervals.
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)
Introduction
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display of the revolutions counter
⇒ page 11, fig. 2 or in the information display ⇒ fig. 6 depending on the equip-
ment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.
Memory
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. You can
see the memory which is currently being shown in the display from the negatively
displayed number ⇒ fig. 7.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2).
Switching of the memory takes place when the button ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.
The outside temperature ⇒ page 16
Range ⇒ page 17
Current fuel consumption ⇒ page 17
A
B
Fig. 6 Multi-functional
indicator: Average fuel
consumption
Average fuel consumption ⇒ page 17
Driving time ⇒ page 17
Distance driven ⇒ page 18
Average speed ⇒ page 18
Fig. 7 Multi-functional
indicator: Memory level
A
B
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Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven.
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation
starts from anew.
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.
Using the system
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the
window wiper lever ⇒ fig. 8.
Selecting the memory
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows one to select
the individual memories.
Selecting the functions
– Press the rocker switch up or down. This will cause the individual
functions of the multi-functional indicator to appear in the display
one after the other.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button :
• average fuel consumption,
• distance driven,
• average speed,
• Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol and a
warning signal sounds* when the outside temperature lies between +5°C and -5°C.
The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the
rocker switch is pressed, the function displays the one which you last selected
before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5 minutes. If the
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may
Fig. 8 Multi-functional
indicator: Control
elements
AAABABA
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
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be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by
the engine.
The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol (warning
signal for ice on the road) and a warning signal sounds* when the outside temperature lies between +5°C and -5°C.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
display that there is no ice on the road. Ple ase note tha t black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +5°C - warning,
drive with care!
Note
The outside temperature is not indicating when showing navigation data (guidance
to the destination). It must be called up over the menu (valid for vehicles which
have a navigation and information display).
Range
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for
the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before
a new readout for the range is displayed.
Fuel - present consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km ⇒ page 15. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
button ⇒ page 16, fig. 8. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you
drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 30 metres while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display ⇒ page 15. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the
button ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
ABA
B
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Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 15. If you wish to calculat e the distance driven from a particular time of day
you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button
⇒ page 16, fig. 8.
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9 999 km. T he indicator
is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/h ⇒ page 15. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period
of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using
the button ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the
memory.
Information display*
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle)
relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator, navigation system and automatic
gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols ⇒ page 21 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 21.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 22.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can have the relevant language set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle):
On models fitted with an automatic gearbox, the information in the display appears
only after a drive position is engaged.
ABA
B
Fig. 9 Instrument
cluster: Information
display
Menu ⇒ page 19
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
⇒ page 19
Radio display ⇒ page 20
Information from the telephone ⇒ page 116
Service Interval Display ⇒ page 14
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox ⇒ page 110
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Menu
– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 11
for more than 1 second.
– You can select the menu through the rocker switch . The selected
information is displayed after pressing the button for a short time
or after releasing the rocker switch (after about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle):
After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press rocker
switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not
in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level). The first warning will
be displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS. You can then display other operating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level
low).
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up when at
least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed
when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which door is still open or
whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed ⇒ fig. 12.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
Fig. 10 Information
display: Menu
Fig. 11 Information
display: Control
elements
A
A
AAABA
A
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER) ⇒ page 15
CAR STATUS ⇒ page 20
DISPLAY OFF
NAVIGATION ⇒ page 22
A
A
Fig. 12 Information
display: Door warning
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As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.
Radio display
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display.
Auto Check Control
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒ page 22.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist
at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible
for about 2 seconds.
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch
⇒ page 19, fig. 11 and are stored under the information CAR STATUS.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR STATUS is
flashing in the main menu. The display will show STATUS 1/2 (for example) if a
number of error messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total
of two error messages should be displayed.
Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text
in the display:
• Priority 1 - three warning signals
• Priority 2 - one warning signal
Operational check of the automatic gearbox
When the ignition is switched on, the Auto Check Control automatically carries out
an operational check. The following text will appear first if the selector lever is the
position P or N:
"APPLY FOOT BRAKE WHEN SELECTING GEAR WITH VEHICLE
STATIONARY." (Apply foot brake when selecting a gear while the vehicle is
stationary).
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at the same
time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions.
The text will disappear once you select a drive position (R, D etc.), and the Auto
Check Control function is displayed.
If the Auto Check Control detects faults, these will be displayed about 15 seconds
after starting the engine in place of the text shown above. A warning signal sounds
at the same time.
Fig. 13 Information
display: Radio display
A
A
A
A
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Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until the fault is rectified.
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
Faults in the brake surface ⇒ page 29
Coolant level too low/coolant temperature
too high
⇒ page 26
Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 27
Fig. 14 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
Fuel level low ⇒ page 27
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty ⇒ page 27
Brake pad worn ⇒ page 26
Washer fluid level low ⇒ page 28
Light bulb defect ⇒ page 28
Light bulb in the brake light defect ⇒ page 28
Fig. 15 Information
display: Fuel level low
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If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the centre
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the
information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation
system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions
to be found in the on-board literature.
Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 16 Instrument cluster with warning lights
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WARNING
• If you do n ot pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body
injuries or major vehicle damage.
• The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also
essential to observe all warnings ⇒ page 185.
Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒ page 24
Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒ page 24
Main beam
⇒ page 24
Airbag system
⇒ page 24
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer
⇒ page 24
Low beam
⇒ page 25
Fog lights
⇒ page 25
Rear fog light
⇒ page 25
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒ page 25
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
⇒ page 25
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒ page 26
Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒ page 26
Brake pad wear
⇒ page 26
Bonnet
⇒ page 27
Fuel reserve
⇒ page 27
Engine oil
⇒ page 27
Open door
⇒ page 28
Fluid level in windshield washer system
⇒ page 28
Bulbs
⇒ page 28
Control system for exhaust
⇒ page 28
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒ page 28
Traction con tro l sy ste m (TCS)*
⇒ page 28
Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒ page 29
Electronic immobiliser
⇒ page 29
Brake system
⇒ page 29
Dynamo
⇒ page 30
Seat belt warning light
⇒ page 30
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Note
• Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
The symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
• Operational faults are shown in the display of the instrument cluster as red
symbols (priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒ page 49.
Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 49.
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or
flashes while driving ⇒ . This also applies if the warning light does not come on
when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
AIRBAG FAULT
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off
Front, side or head front passenger airbags which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:
• The warning light lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
Front, side or head passenger airbags which have been switched off using the
switch (for switching off airbags)* in the storage compartment on the front
passenger side:
• The warning light comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
• Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the indicator light (airbag switched off) ⇒ page 144.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident!
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒ page 144, “Deactivating an
airbag”.
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer
The indicator light on vehicles towing a trailer flashes together with the respective indicator light for the turn signal system.
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the
vehicle is not operating.
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Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 46.
Fog lights
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒ page 47.
Rear fog light
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 47.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
The (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light does not
go out or comes on or flashes while driving. The engine management system
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for 15 minutes or
until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic
gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust
temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits ⇒ .
The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter.
If these conditions are not met, the warning light does not go out and the
warning light begins to flash. ENGINE WORKSHOP! is shown in the informa-
tion display*. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition
off and on again the warning light comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
• If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or
major vehicle damage.
• Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
• The servicing of the diesel particle filter and the replenishing of the additive are
performed by a specialist garage in the framework of the regular inspection, see
Service shedule.
• Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒ page 160, “Diesel particle
filter* (diesel engine)”.
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Glow plug system (diesel engine)
The indicator light lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 100. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator lig ht
goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light does not come on
at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to
obtain assistance.
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light has
started to flash while driving. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by
adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)
Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 1) when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light
does not go out after the engine is started or flashes while driving.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
coolant as necessary. Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 190,
“Replenishing the coolant”.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to
severe engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 220, “Replacing fuses”.
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at
the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist
garage to obtain assistance.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 190, “Replenishing the
coolant”.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! CHECK COOLANT!
OWNER'S MANUAL)
WARNING
• If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 48.
• Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.
• Do not touch the coolant fan! The coolant fan may switch on automati-
cally even if the ignition is off.
Thickness of the brake pads
If the warning light comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK BRAKE PADS
1)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level
is too low.
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Bonnet
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the bonnet is
unlocked.
Fuel reserve
The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is still below 8 litres.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
Engine oil
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 2) when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒ page 188.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the
correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest
specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! OIL PRESSURE
STOP ENGINE! OWNER'S MANUAL)
The warning light lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the
engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 188 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
CHECK OIL LEVEL
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If
no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched
on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP! (OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP)
WARNING
• If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 48.
• The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refueling stop.
2)
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Open door
The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when
switching the ignition off. The warning light goes out about 15 seconds after locking
the vehicle.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after
switching the ignition off.
Windshield washer fluid level
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up the fluid ⇒ page 197.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
TOP U P WASH FLUID
Light bulbs
The warning light comes on if a light bulb is damaged:
• brakes applied (brake light)
• in lighting (low beam and/or rear light)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
LIGHTS FAILURE
or
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE
Control system for exhaust
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the
nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP! (EMISSIONS WORKSHOP)!
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), the Antilock Brake System ABS and the braking
assistant
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information on the ESP ⇒ page 155, “Electronic stability programme
(ESP)*”.
Traction control system (TCS) *
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there
is a fault in the system.
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The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 156, “Traction control system (TCS)*”.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differential Lock (EDL).
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
sequence has been completed.
A fault in the ABS
The system is not functioning properly if the warning light does not go out within
a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up
while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving in the meantime since you will not know how great the damage is.
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the ABS.
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 159, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.
A fault in the entire brake system
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in
another part of the brake system ⇒ .
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by a Škoda
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 157, “Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)”.
WARNING
• If the brake system warning light comes on together with the ABS
warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the brake fluid level has
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
• Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
• If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the
fault rectified.
Electronic immobiliser
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when switching on
the ignition. The indicator light will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
authorisation is confirmed.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised ignition key
(for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
⇒ page 32.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Brake system
The warning light flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake
fluid level ⇒ .
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The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake
system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on
together with the brake system warning light . Be aware that not only the ABS but
also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒ .
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play
of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S
MANUAL)
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 158, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning
is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5
km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
• Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the
bonnet.
• If the brake system warning light does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of
accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Alternator
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not come on after the ignition is switched on, drive to
the nearest specialist garage.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle batter y will be discharged
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP! (ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!)
Caution
If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immediately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Seat belt warning light
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the igniti on is switched on as
a reminder to fasten the seat belt.
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a long warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 130.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEATBELT
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 130, “Seat belts”.
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Unlocking and locking
Key
– Press the unlock button ⇒ fig. 18 in order to open and close the
folding key.
Your car is supplied with two master keys ⇒ fig. 17 as well as a service key
and a key ring . The master keys fit in all vehicle locks. The service key can be
used only to open the doors and to start the engine. The service key is intended, for
example, to be handed over with your car when it goes for a service, or when you
arrive at the hotel.
Key ring
The key ring only has the key number on it which is essential for producing other
keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service
Par tners .
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe
keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this
number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling
the vehicle.
WARNING
• Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is
only for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
• Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally - risk of accident!
Caution
• Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.
• Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust
etc.) have a negative effect on proper operation of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new
one for you.
Fig. 17 Set of keys
Fig. 18 Folding key
AAA
B
A
C
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Changing the key battery
Each master key contains a battery which is housed in the cover of the
transmitter housing ⇒ fig. 19. We recommend that you have the
batteries of the key replaced by a Škoda Service Partner. You should,
however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key
⇒ fig. 19 from the transmitter housing .
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing ⇒ fig. 20 in direction of
arrow.
– Take the used battery out of the housing cover.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is
facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of
the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing
and press both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the
two parts lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of an old battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
• The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
• If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control
even after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
⇒ page 39.
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated with the aid of this chip when t he key is inserted in the i gnitio n lock. The ele ctronic immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key
from the lock.
Fig. 19 Disconnect key
with radio remote
control
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 20 Cover of the
transmitter housing
A
B
AAA
B
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Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code ⇒ page 29.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from
the inside.
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching child safety lock on
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 21.
Switching child safety lock off
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened
only from the outside.
Central locking system
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
• from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒ page 34
• using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒ page 35
• by using the radio remote control ⇒ page 37
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒ page 42, “Window convenience operation”. The electric
sliding/tilting roof* can only be closed by the central locking system.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single door
opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central
locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you
more information.
Automatic locking*
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button or by pulling the door opening lever.
Fig. 21 Child safety locks
on the rear doors
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If you wish, your Škoda Service Partner can convert the central locking system of
your car to the automatic locking mode.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from
outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to
life!
Note
• After unlocking the vehicle see, if the securing knobs are located on all doors at
the bottom.
• In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
• Should the central locking system not operate properly, you can lock and unlock
the front doors and the boot lid with the key. Emergency unlocking of fuel filler flap
⇒ page 183.
Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to pull out the locking buttons. The indicator light in the driver's door
flashes. It is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the
inside or from the outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break
into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing system. This is done by locking the vehicle with
the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 seconds.
Deactivating the safe securing system means that the warning light next to the
securing knob in the driver's door will not flash. This is not the case, however, for an
activated anti-theft alarm system* since the indicator light is showing that the
system is active ⇒ page 39.
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the v ehicle is unlocked and
locked again.
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe
securing system is deactivated:
• The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
• The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then
not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked
doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The anti-theft alarm system is also armed when the car is closed without activating
the safe securing system. In this case, always switch off the interior monitoring
sensor* ⇒ page 40 first of all to avoid an alarm being triggered unintentionally.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 22 Turning the key
for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
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– Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the left into the opening
position ⇒ page 34, fig. 22.
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
• All doors are unlocked (the securing knobs must move upwards).
• The boot lid is then unlocked.
• The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
• The safe securing system is deactivated.
• The windows are opened provided the key is held in the opening position.
• The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒ page 39.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the
vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after opening the
door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds.
Closing the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing
position ⇒ page 34, fig. 22.
• All doors and the boot lid are locked (the securing knobs must move down-
wards).
• The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
• The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the locking position.
• The safe securing system is activated immediately.
• The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
it.
Buttons for central locking
All the doors ar unlocked or locked using the buttons and . The
buttons also operate if the ignition is switched off, but not if the vehicle
was locked from outside.
A
A
A
B
Fig. 23 Inner part of
driver door: Buttons for
central locking
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 24 Inner part of
driver door: Switches for
opening fuel filler flap
and boot lid
AAA
B
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Locking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button ⇒ page 35, fig. 23.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
– Press button ⇒ page 35, fig. 23. If the boot lid has been set to the
permanent locking mode, it is then not unlocked ⇒ page 37 when the
button is pressed.
Unlocking fuel filler flap
– Pull the switch ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.
Unlocking the boot lid
– Pull the switch ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.
Blocking boot lid remote release button
– Turn the master key in the lock in direction of arrow ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.
– The boot lid is unlocked by turning the key in the opposite direction of
the arrow.
Lock the boot lid from outside the vehicle ⇒ page 37.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the central locking
system ⇒ page 35, fig. 23:
• It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
• You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.
• Once the driver door is opened it cannot be locked again (after operating the
lock function in the button for the central locking switch) in order to avoid inadvertently being locked out of the vehicle. You then have to lock a door separately after
closing it.
• In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended
in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when
the doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The door opening lever and the button for the central locking system do not
operate if the safe securing system is activated.
AAABABACA
D
A
A
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Boot lid
Open boot lid
– Press on the handle ⇒ fig. 26 and at the same time raise the boot lid.
Close the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒ .
Permanently locking boot lid
If you turn the master key to the right ⇒ fig. 25 and withdraw it when the lock
cylinder is in the vertical position, the boot lid is no longer incorporated in the
central locking system and remains locked all the time.
It is now only possible to open the boot lid using the unlock button of the
remote control.
After turning the lock cylinder back into the horizontal position, the boot lid is again
integrated in the central locking system.
Unlocking and opening boot lid
When you turn the master key to the left ⇒ fig. 25 into the vertical position of
the lock cylinder, the boot lid jumps open. You cannot withdraw the key in this position.
After turning the key back into the horizontal position of the lock cylinder, the boot
lid is again integrated in the central locking system, and the key can be withdrawn.
It is recommended to always operate ⇒ page 37 the boot lid using the remote
control.
WARNING
• Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot li d. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock
is closed - risk of accident!
• Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
Note
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 5 seconds and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
Remote control
Description
You can use the remote control:
• to unlock and lock the car,
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 25 Positions of lock
cylinder of boot lid lock
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 26 Handle of boot
lid
A
B
A
A
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• unlocking boot lid,
• Opening and closing window.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote
control is 10 metres but this range can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The master key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit
installed, it is then necessary for a Škoda Service Partner to initialise the system.
Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control.
Note
• The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on.
• The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
• The battery must be replaced, ideally by a Škoda Service Partner, if the central
locking or anti-theft alarm system does react to the remote control at less than 3
metres away.
Unlocking and locking car
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒ fig. 27 for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Boot lid remote release
– Press button for about 1 second.
Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information ⇒ page 34.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked. If you unlock the car with button but do not open a door or the boot
lid within the next 30 seconds, the car locks again automatically. This function is
intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system* are, however,
deactivated during these 30 seconds.
If the single door opening function has been activated on your car, you unlock
only the driver door by pressing button once and the complete vehicle by
pressing the button twice ⇒ page 33.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the power seats and exterior mirrors move
into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat and exterior
mirrors is retrieved automatically.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door contact are
automatically switched on or off.
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked. If the turn signal lights do not flash, check the doors, bonnet and boot lid
again to ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid remain
open when the anti-theft alarm system is activated, the turn signal lights do not
flash until after they have been closed.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 27 Key: Assignment
of buttons
AAABACA
B
A
A
A
A
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WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible
to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
• Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
• Once in the car, you must not press the lock button of the master key before
inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvertently
locked and, in addition, the anti-theft alarm system* being switched on. Should this
happen, press the unlock button of the master key.
Synchonisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the
battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
• Press any button on the remote control.
• pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*
Description
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking
to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote control. It is activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
• Bonnet,
• Boot lid,
• Doors,
• Ignition lock,
• Vehicle interior* ⇒ page 40,
• A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If you unlock and open the boot lid with the key, the alarm is immediately triggered.
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How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the
key or if you switch the ignition on.
Indicator light (LED)
The LED in the top of the door trim on the driver door first of all flashes rapidly after
the car is locked, then slowly. This indicates that the anti-theft alarm system
including the interior monitor* is activated.
Note
• The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-
able from your Škoda Service Partner.
• Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
• Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor*
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the alarm.
You can switch the interior monitor off if, for example, an animal or other
moving objects inside the car might trigger the alarm.
Deactivation of interior monitor
– Press the button
on the center column at the driver's side
⇒ fig. 28.
– Lock the car.
The interior monitor is switched on again automatically the next time the car is
locked.
Note
You can switch off the interior monitor only after opening the door.
Power windows
Buttons on the driver's door
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 28 Interior monitor
pushbutton
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 29 Armrest on the
driver's door: Control
elements
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Opening a window
– A wi ndow is ope ned b y pre ssing ligh tly on the res pect ive bu tton in the
door. The process stops when one releases the button.
– Pressing of the button in the driver's door down to the stop will cause
the window to be opened completely, automatically. Renewed
pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in
the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Pulling of the button in the driver's door to the stop will cause the
window to be closed completey, automatically. Renewed pulling of
the button causes the window to stop immediately.
The button for the individual windows is located in the armrest of the driver's door
⇒ page 40, fig. 29, front passenger door and in the rear doors* ⇒ page 41.
Buttons for power windows
Button for power window of driver door,
Button for power window of front passenger door,
Button for power window at rear left door,
Button for power window at rear right door,
Safety pushbutton.
Safety pushbutton
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒ page 40, fig. 29. The buttons for power windows at rear
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
WARNING
• If you lock the car from the outside, do not leave any person in the car as
it is no longer possible to open the windows in an emergency.
• The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be stop if
an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should then
take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer
severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
• It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒ page 40, fig. 29 when
children are being transported on the rear seats.
Note
• After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not
operate during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.
• When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the w indows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Button in front passenger door and in rear doors
A
A
A
B
A
C
A
D
A
S
A
S
A
S
WARNIN G (continued )
A
S
Fig. 30 Position of
button in front passenger
door
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A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
Opening a window
– Press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Closing a window
– Press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be stop if an
obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should then
take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer
severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
Note
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not operate
during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you open
the driver or front passenger door.
Window convenience operation
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as follows
when unlocking and locking the vehicle (just closing of the sliding roof).
Opening windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening position or
press the opening button of the radio remote control until all the
windows are open.
Closing windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position or
press the closing button of the remote control until all the windows
are closed ⇒ .
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key of the button of the remote control.
WARNING
• Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating
feature ⇒ in “Button in front passenger door and in rear doors” on
page 41.
• You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Operational faults
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
• turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it
there until all of the windows are closed,
• release the key,
• Once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and move
back several centimetres
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
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• turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it
there until all of the windows are closed,
• repeat this operation until the window stops.
WARNING
• Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the windows
⇒ in “Button in front passenger door and in rear doors” on page 41.
• You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒ fig. 31 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a number of fixed
positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilting
roof for a further 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting
roof after opening or closing one of the front doors, however.
Note
• If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
• It is neces sary after each emergency operation (using crank handle) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to set the control dial to
the switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
Opening and tilting
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒ fig. 31.
Opening roof fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-
tensioned position).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. You can
slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the
sliding/tilting roof is closed. (This does not apply for models fitted with
sliding/tilting roof with solar cells, in which the sun screen is a fixed element.)
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.
Fig. 31 Control dial for
the power sliding/ti lting
roof
A
A
A
A
ACABA
D
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Closing
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position ⇒ page 43, fig. 31.
Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is equipped with an overload protection system. The
sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be
closed because there is something in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the
sliding/tilting roof completely without overload protection by pressing the switch to
the position ⇒ page 43, fig. 31 at the front for as long as it takes for the
sliding/tilting roof to shut completely ⇒ .
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!
Convenience operation
You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position or
press the closing button of the remote control until the sliding/tilting
roof is closed ⇒ .
The closing process stops when one releases the key or the closing button.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The overload protection system does not function with the convenience closing.
A
A
A
A
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Emergency operation
You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is
defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver (car tool kit) carefully against
the rear edge of the cover of the power roof drive ⇒ fig. 32.
– Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close
and/or open the sliding/tilting roof ⇒ fig. 33.
– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and
then pushing the cover up.
– Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
Note
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to press the control dial
forward to switch position ⇒ page 43, fig. 31 for about 10 seconds.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 32 Detail of the
headliner: point for positioning screwdriver
Fig. 33 Detail of the
headliner: Emergency
operation
A
A
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Lights
Switching lights on and off
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 34 into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position .
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main
beam ⇒ page 49, fig. 39.
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is switched
off automatically when the engine is started and after switching the ignition off;
only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in ⇒ fig. 34. The symbols which mark the switch positions are
identical, however.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side
lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is reduced.
Note
• An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
• The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
• If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the side lights switched on.
• The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
• In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
− The temperature difference between interior and external area of the headlight lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig . 34 Das h pa nel : Lig ht
switch
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− This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Fog lights
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position
or ⇒ fig. 35.
– Pull the light switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 25 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Rear fog light
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position
or ⇒ fig. 35.
– Pull the light switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 25 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a
trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light .
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 36 to the desired intensity of the instru-
ment lighting.
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light
switch
A1A
2
Fig. 36 Dash panel:
Instrument lighting
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Headlamp range adjustment
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of
the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 37 until you have adjusted the low
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state
of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when th e ig ni tio n is swi tch ed o n an d wh en
driving.
Switch for hazard warning lights
–Press switch ⇒ fig. 38 to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the
indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the
hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is
deployed in the event of an accident.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
• you encounter traffic congestion,
• your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Fig. 37 Dash panel:
Lights and Visibility
A
-
A1A
2
A
3
Fig. 38 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
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The turn signal and main beam lever
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
Right
and left turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒ fig. 39.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main
beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light
is switched on.
Notes on light and indicator functions
• The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding indicator light or in the instrument cluster also flashes.
• The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
• The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if
the ignition is switched off.
• An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key. The acoustic
warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only i f this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Coming Home Function
This function makes it possible to switch on low or main beam for a short
time after leaving the car, e.g. to illuminate the path to your front door,
etc.
Selecting function
– Switch off the light.
Fig. 39 Turn signal and
main beam lever
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– Switch off the ignition.
– Flash one time with the headlights.
– Open the door, the low beam lights up.
If you shift the lever into the main beam position, the main beam lights up.
If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes.
If the door is closed, the light remains on for about 30 seconds.
Interior lighting
Front interior lighting and storage compartment on front
passenger side
Door contact setting
– Position the switch ⇒ fig. 40 into middle position
.
Switching the interior light on
– Press the switch on the symbol
.
Switching the interior light off
– Press the switch on the symbol O.
Front reading lights
– Press on one of the switches ⇒ fig. 40 in order to switch the right
or left reading light on or off.
Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side
– Open the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side, the lighting of the storage compartment switches on automatically and switches off when the flap is closed.
If the interior lighting is fitted with a delayed-off control*, the lighting of the interior
of the car remains on for a few seconds after the doors are closed.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when
the ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again about 30 seconds after
all the doors have been closed. The interior lighting is switched off when you lock
the car or switch the ignition on. This only applies when the switch for the corresponding interior lights is standing n the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 60 minutes when a door has been left open
in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Two LEDs are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the shift lever and
the middle of the dash panel. They are switched on automatically when switching
on the parking light.
In addition, the lighting of the door handle is switched on after the ignition is
switched on when the side lights are switched on.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 40 Detail of the
headliner: front interio r
lighting
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Rear interior lighting
The lights with interior monitoring sensors ⇒ fig. 41 are actuated by moving the
switch to the symbol , O or to the middle position .
The lights without interior monitoring sensors ⇒ fig. 42 are actuated by pressing
the glass on the symbol O or by switching to the middle position .
The functions are the same as for the interior lighting at the front of the car
⇒ page 50.
Luggage compartment light
The light is located at the top side of the luggage compartment.
The lighting ⇒ fig. 43 comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. The
luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot lid
remains open for more than about 60 minutes.
Entry lighting
The light is located in the door trim panel below.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the corresponding door.
The light switches on when the door is opened and switches off again when the
door is closed.
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 60 minutes
provided the ignition is not switched on.
Fig. 41 The roof light at
the rear with interior
monitoring sensors
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 42 The interior light
at the rear without interior monitoring sensors
Fig. 43 Luggage
compartment: Lighting
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Visibility
Windscreen heater*
– Press switch ⇒ fig. 44 to switch on the windscreen heater.
The windscreen heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An indicator light
in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is switched on.
The windscreen heater switches off automatically after 4 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window is clear.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
⇒ page 166.
Rear window heater
– Press switch ⇒ fig. 45 to switch on the rear window heater.
The rear window heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An indicator
light in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is switched on.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after a few minutes.
For the sake of the environment
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window is clear.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
⇒ page 166.
Fig. 44 Switch for windscreen heater
Fig. 45 Switch for rear
window heater
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Sun visors
Using the sun visors can contribute to increasing road safety.
You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and
swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 46.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open
the cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner
switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed and
when you raise the sun visor.
Sun screen*
The rear sun screen is located in a housing below the luggage compartment cover.
Unrolling
– Pull the sun screen at the plate and hang it in the bracket
⇒ fig. 47.
Rolling up
– Hold the sun screen in such a way that it can roll up slowly and without
damage into the housing.
Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 48 has the following positions:
Fig. 46 Sun visor: swivelling out
A
1
A
2
Fig. 47 Rear window:
Sun screen
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B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 48 Windscreen
wiper lever
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Finger-operated wiping
– Position the lever down into position if you wish to wipe the wind-
screen only for a single wipe - spring-tensioned position.
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper
strokes
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into position and the
widescreen wiper and wash system will operate - in the sprung position.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers continue
operating for a further 4 seconds or so.
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position .
Rain sensor*
– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .
– If you have switched the ignition off and on again, you must then once
again activate the sensor by moving the lever into home position ,
and then back into position .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition is switched on.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page 197.
WARNING
• Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving ⇒ page 55.
• Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
• The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are
not frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen
wipe rs when the bla des are f rozen to the windscreen may result i n damage both t o
the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
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1
AAA2A3A5A
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Headlight cleaning system*
The headlight lenses are cleaned, when low beam or main beam are switched on
by holding ⇒ page 53 the lever for about 2 seconds in the position .
The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water
pressure for cleaning the headlights.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following
guidelines ⇒ page 176, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice
in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning
system.
Replacing the wiper blades
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the
wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒ fig. 50.
– Press the securing spring in the direction of arrow and press the
wiper blade to the windscreen at the same time in the direction of
arrow ⇒ .
Attaching a wiper blade
– Push the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. The securing spring must
click into place audibly.
Wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper
blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left
on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass
through an automatic vehicle wash system.
Fig. 49 Headlight with
washer nozzle extended
A
5
Fig. 50 Wiper blade for
the windscreen wiper
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WARNING
• If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage
to the windscreen.
• You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is
very dirty, for example from insect residues.
• Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. We
recommend having the windscreen wiper blades purchased at a Škoda
Service Partner.
Rear-view mirror
Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror
Basic setting
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming interior mirror*
Switching on the automatic dimming
– Press the button - the warning light lights up ⇒ fig. 51.
Switching off the automatic dimming
– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically
depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on
the bottom edge of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the
reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the basic position.
Note
• Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is
not affected by other objects.
• Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
Fig. 51 Automatic
dimming interior mirror
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Exterior mirror with entry lighting*
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door.
The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed or if the ignition
is switched on.
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 10 minutes
provided the ignition is not switched on.
Electrically adjustable rear mirror
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is
switched on.
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
⇒ fig. 52.
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface
is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Folding in both exterior mirrors*
– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position ⇒ fig. 52 and the reverse gear is engaged, the
su rfa ce o f th e mi rror til ts down sl igh tly. Thi s pro vid es a n a id i n se ein g th e ker b of the
pavement when parking the car.
If you shift out of reverse gear, or switch over to the driver exterior mirror in position
, the mirror surface on the passenger side moves back into the original position.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exterior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored ⇒ page 61.
WARNING
• Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the
vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror.
These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to
the following vehicles.
• Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the
distances to the following vehicles.
Caution
If the mirror housing has been shifted out of position as a result of external force
(e.g. striking an object when parking), the mirror must then be folded in fully with
the electric motor. On no account attempt to move the mirror housing back by
hand otherwise proper operation of the mirror mechanism will be affected. This
applies only to models fitted with the fold-in function for both exterior mirrors*.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 52 Inner part of
door: rotary knob
(joystick)
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Note
• Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
• You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
• Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exte-
rior mirrors.
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Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Basic information
The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to
the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of
the seats is particularly important for
• safely and quickly reaching the controls,
• a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
• achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt for
adjusting the seats.
WARNING
• Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the
vehicle.
• Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened ⇒ page 146, “Transporting children safely” with
a suitable restraint system.
• The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
• Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat
passenger. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes
necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated
position!
• It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or da sh pa nel. N ot mai ntai ning t his
minimum distance will mean that the airbag syste m wil l not b e abl e to pr operly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
• Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Adjusting front seats manually
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
–Pull the lever ⇒ fig. 53 up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
WARNIN G (continued )
Fig. 53 Controls at driver
seat
A
1
A
1
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Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever ⇒ page 59,
fig. 53 upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down-
wards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the
handwheel to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting Lumbar support
– Turn the handwheel until you have set the most comfortable
curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
• Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
• Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can
lead to bruises or injuries.
• The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system risk of injury!
Adjusting front seats electrically*
Adjusting seats
Adjusting seat
– Adopt the correct seated position ⇒ page 59.
– Press switch or ⇒ fig. 54 in the direction of the desired setting.
– Turn the handwheel until you have set the most comfortable
curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
Switch is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
You can adjust the lumbar support only mechanically with the handwheel .
WARNING
• Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
• Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
• In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave
children unattended in the car.
A
2
A2A3A
4
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 54 Side view:
controls for adjusting
seat
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• The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system risk of injury!
Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertent ly interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjustment of the seat to the end.
Memory for the seat
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual seat and external
mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the three
memory buttons ⇒ fig. 55, that is three in total. On pressing the appropriate
memory button the seat and external mirror will automatically move into the
position allocated to this button.
ON/OFF switch
If you press switch (increased switch position), the memory buttons no
longer operate. You can now adjust the seat electrically without using the memory
buttons . After pressing switch once again, the seat can be reset with the
memory buttons. If you had already started an operation to retrieve the settings,
this operation is not continued.
If the car is used only by one driver, it is not necessary to store particular settings in
this case, we recommend that you press the button (increased switch position).
Emergency Off
If you operate any button or the switch ON/OFF switch of the driver seat, you can
interrupt the setting operation at any time in an emergency.
Storing and retrieving settings
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat ⇒ page 60.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 57.
– Press the desired memory button and hold the button pressed for
about 3 seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has
been stored.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position
⇒ page 57, fig. 52.
– Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒ page 57.
– Press the desired memory button and hold the button pressed for
about 3 seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has
been stored.
WARNIN G (continued )
Fig. 55 Driver seat:
Memory buttons and
ON/OFF switch
A
D
ADAEADADAEA
E
A
D
A
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Note
• When storing settin gs with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
• Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
• Each time you store the seat and ex terior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger
side for reversing.
Assigning remote control to the memory buttons
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10
seconds in order to assign the remote control to the appropriate memory
button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Press the release button ⇒ page 38 and hold it pressed for 1 second
until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The
setting is stored with the memory button which you have selected.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
using the remote control, you have to assign the remote control to a memory
button in each case.
We recommend that you ass ign one of the two remote con trols su pplied with your
car, to the front memory button, and the other remote control key to the middle
memory button.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional key with radio remote control from a
Škoda Service Partner and then assign the radio remote control to the rear memory
button.
Note
• If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory button,
this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
• If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new assignment in this case.
• The assignment of the remote control to a memory button is retained, however,
after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
Retrieving seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons
or with the remote control*.
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
– For safety reasons, you can only retrieve the seat and mirror settings if
the ignition is switched off. You have a choice of two different ways of
retrieving the settings:
– One-touch automatic memory: with the driver door open, operate
the desired memory button ⇒ page 61, fig. 55 with one-touch.
The seat and the exterior mirrors now move automatically into the
stored position.
– Memory keying: with the driver door open or closed, press and hold
the desired memory button until the seat and the exterior mirrors
have moved into the stored position.
Retrieving settings with remote control
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press
the unlock button of the remote control ⇒ page 38 and then open the
door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored
positions.
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D
A
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Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
⇒ page 57 before engaging the reverse gear.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt any memory retrieval operation in an emergency by pressing the
switch ⇒ page 61, fig. 55, by one-touch of a memory button or by pressing the
seat setting switch.
Head restraints
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it up or
down in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 56. Best protection is achieved if
the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part
of your head ⇒ page 127, fig. 136.
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint
– The head restraint can be matched to the head of the occupant by
adjusting the angle in the direction of the arrow . Adjusting the
angle of the head restraint provides enhanced comfort for the user.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the backrest of the seat as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 57 and pull
the head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the backrest of the
seat far enough until you hear the locking button engage.
The head restraints of the front seats can be adjusted for angle and height ⇒ fig. 56,
the outer head restraints at t he rear can be adjusted for height (about 15 mm). The
middle rear head restraint is fixed.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant.
Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective
protection for the occupants ⇒ page 127.
WARNING
• The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
• Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk
of injury!
A
E
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 56 Adjusting head
restra int
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 57 Removing a head
restra int
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Front passenger seat with a folding central back rest*
Folding out and setting
You can fold out the central back rest of the front passenger seat during a
long journey for improved comfort. It then serves as a comfortable footrest for the occupants in the rear. You can adjust the position of the footrest by adjusting the passenger seat using the switches in the armrest of
the rear seats ⇒ fig. 59.
Folding out the central back rest
– Pull the handle in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 58 and pull the central part
of the back rest downwards.
Folding up the central back rest
– Fold the central back rest up until it is heard to lock.
Adjusting the passenger seat
– Tilt the back rest forwards or backwards using switch .
– Move the front part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch
.
– Shift the seat forwards or backwards using switch .
– Move the rear part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch
.
Caution
• The maximum loading of the foldable central part of the seat is 30 kilograms.
• Never use the foldable central part of the seat as an additional seat.
Note
You can use a protective sack ⇒ page 65 in order to prevent any dirt getting onto
the passenger seat.
Fig. 58 Front passenger
seat: folding central back
rest
Fig. 59 Armrest of rear
seats: Operating the
passenger seat
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A
ABA
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A
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Protective sack*
When using the foldable central part of the back rest the protective
sack reduces dirt getting on the passenger seat.
The protective sack is stored in the storage compartment in the back rest
of the driver's seat.
Installing the protective sack
– Lay the unfolded protective sack on the passenger seat.
– Fold out the central part of the back rest ⇒ page 64.
– Pull the belt through the opening in the passenger seat and pull it
over the head restraint ⇒ fig. 60.
– Pull the belt under the folded down support and secure it with
head .
– The protective sack is folded up in the reverse order.
The protective sack has zip on the upper side to release air. It allows the upper side
to be opened out.
You can also use the protective sack as a luggage bag.
Footrest at the rear*
The occupants sitting in the rear of the car can use ⇒ fig. 61 the foot rest
for increased comfort. The foot rest is attached to the carpet by a velcro
fastener.
Fig. 60 Front passenger
seat: Protective sack
A
A
ABA
C
Fig. 61 The floor behind
the front seat: Footrest at
the rear
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Seat heaters*
You can heat the surfaces of the seats and of the backrests of the front
seats and the two outer rear seats.
Front seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the driver and front
passenger seats by turning the rotary controls and ⇒ fig. 62,
respectively.
Rear seats
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats
by turning the rotary controls and ⇒ fig. 63, respectively.
If the rotary controls are in the 0 position, the seat heater is switched off. When the
seat heater is switched on, the numerical marking of the rotary control is illuminated. The control range extends from 1 to 5.
Caution
• You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
• Do not clean the seats moist ⇒ page 178.
• If you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not
to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the
legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that in specific cases
as menti oned ab ove the body ca n recupe rate fro m the st ress of t he jour ney. Plea se
consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
Pedals
You should use only footmats which do not obstruct the movement of the pedals
and have an anti-slip protection.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
Fig. 62 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
Fig. 63 Centre console at
rear: R otary con trols for
heaters of rear seats
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WARNING
• Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
• Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area
of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and
are able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
• There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or
accelerator - risk of accident!
luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage with the safety net* or with tensioning
straps attached to the lashing eyes ⇒ page 68.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the
kinetic energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the
weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the
more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior
compartment and hits an occupant.
WARNING
• Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
• Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward
during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the
occupants or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects
which are flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard!
• Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the
centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
• The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving
or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
• Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
• On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
• Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Note
• Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒ page 200, fig. 183.
• The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the windows from
misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into the lateral trim panels of
the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that the outlet nozzles are not
covered.
• On vehicles fitted without foldable backrest but with fixed backrest, the luggage
compartment cannot be enlarged.
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Lashing eyes
Folding eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be
loaded ⇒ fig. 64.
One can also attach a fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects, which is
located together with the installation instruction in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
• The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
• If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage
being thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly
attached to the lashing eyes. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes!
Fixing nets - Net programme*
Hooks for fixing the nets are located on the sides of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 64 Position of
lashing eyes in luggage
compartment
Fig. 65 Luggage
compartment: other
fixing points of the net
programme
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Fixing examples
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket ⇒ fig. 66 and vertical pocket
⇒ fig. 67.
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
• The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently risk of injury and net damage!
• The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it
cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Folding double hooks
Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are
provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 68.
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of the double
hook.
Fig. 66 Fixing net: Horizontal pocket
Fig. 67 Fixing net:
Vert ical p ocket
WARNIN G (continued )
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 68 Folding double
hooks
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Side compartment
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of
arrow ⇒ fig. 69.
The CD changer* and the first-aid box* ⇒ page 207 is housed in this
compartment.
Folding down the backrest of the rear seats*
The luggage compartment can be enlarged if necessary by folding one or
both seat backrests forward.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
– Before folding the seat backrest forwards, the front seats must be
adjusted so that the front seats are not damaged when folding the seat
backrest forwards.
– Pull the unlocking knob ⇒ fig. 70 and fold the rear seat backrest
forwards completely.
Fold the seat backrest back into position
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim
panel.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the
locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat
backrest.
– Ensure that the red surface on the front side of the knob is not
visible.
Fig. 69 Luggage
compartment: Side
compartment
Fig. 70 Unlock the seat
backrest
Fig. 71 Blocking the
unlock knob
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Blocking the unlock knobs
– Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly
interlocked.
– The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lock to the right
⇒ page 70, fig. 71 with the master key.
Unblock the unlock knobs
– The unlock knobs are unblocked by turning the slit in the lock to the
left with the master key.
The rear seat is equipped with an audible signaling of the rear seat backrest
securing system. When the seat backrest is unlocked, the red surface on the knob is
visible. If the seat backrest is correctly locked, the knob is pushed back and the red
surface is not visible.
WARNING
• The belt locks and the pelvic belt must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrest - they must be ready to use.
• The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide forward if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!
• Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its
function.
• Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the
rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable
measures to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest
and the side trim panel is thus damaged.
The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints of the rear
seats for storing light and soft items.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
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Through-loading bag*
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently transport long
objects (such as skis) without damaging the interior of the car.
Load ing
– Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag in the
interior of the car and swivel it down.
– Pull the bag out and unfold it.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag
⇒ fig. 72 and swivel it down.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ .
Securing
– Insert the belt ⇒ fig. 73 into the middle seat belt buckle .
– Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 73.
Stowing
– Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.
– Carefully fold the through-loading bag together in segments of approx
11 cm in length.
– Close the cover in the interior of the car.
– Move the armrest back into its original position.
WARNING
• After placing items into the through-loading bag, you must secure the
bag with the securing belt .
• The securing belt must hold the items tight.
• Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the middle
between the bindings (see imprint on the through-loading bag).
Note
• Place the skis with the tips facing the front, snowboards and ski sticks with the
tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.
• If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the bind-
ings are positioned at the same height.
• The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when
moist.
Fig. 72 Luggage
compartment: cover for
through-loading bag
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 73 Attaching
through-loading bag to
middle seat belt buckle
of rear seats
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The cool box behind the armrest of the rear seats*
Using the system
The contents of the cool box is cooled to a temperature of about 20 °C
below the ambient temperature, but to a maximum of approx.+ 5 °C.
Opening and Closing
– Pull the handle ⇒ fig. 74 and pull the lid downwards.
– Open up the lid of the cool box upwards until it is heard to lock.
Switching on and off
– The cooling action of the cool box is switched on and off using switch
⇒ fig. 74. It is signalised by the lighting up of the indicator light on
the switch.
You can remove the cool box if necessary ⇒ page 74. You can replace the cool box
with a storage net ⇒ fig. 75.
Caution
Never cover the ventilator on the cool box otherwise it will overheat and could be
damaged.
Note
The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off. The battery will not run
down fully, however, since the system is fitted with a device which monitors the
battery charge level. The cool box will be automatically switched off when it is
threatening to empty the battery.
Partition with storage net
If the cool box is removed, install the partition with the storage net
⇒ fig. 75 which is fixed with a velcro fastener to the side wall of the cool
box.
– The partition is installed and removed in a similar way to the cool box
⇒ page 74.
Fig. 74 Cool box
A
A
Fig. 75 Partition with
storage net
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Removing and installing the cool box
Removing
– Switch the cooling mode of the cool box off ⇒ page 73.
– Remove the locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 76.
– Open the lid of the cool box.
– Press open the upper side of the cool box from the inside in the direc-
tion of arrow and put away the cool box in the luggage compartment (see arrow ).
– Unplug the plug connector (the plug connector is located in the
luggage compartment in the lower part of the fixing frame for the cool
box).
Installing
– Place the cool box on the luggage compartment partition and plug in
the plug.
– Remove the locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 76.
– Fold the lid of the cool box onto the fixing frame ⇒ fig. 77.
– Lift the cool box with the palm of the hand on the inside of the upper
wall of the cool box.
– Insert the cool box with the lower edge into the lower holding bracket
on the luggage compartment partition.
– Pull the cool box forwards to the upper edge until the stop (see arrow
), press with the palm of the hand onto the upper wall (see arrow
), pull the box again forwards and press downwards (see arrow ).
– Push the locking mechanism ⇒ fig. 76 u p t o th e s top in to t he f ix ing
frame.
– Close the lid of the cool box.
Fig. 76 Removing the
cool box
Fig. 77 Installing the
cool box
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CargoFlex folding box*
Lowering and securing folding box
You can transport the folding box in two different positions - in the transport position against the partition ⇒ fig. 78 of the luggage compartment,
or in the ready position lowered onto the floor of the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 79.
Lowering folding box into the ready position
– Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 78. The folding box
is lowered to just above the floor of the luggage compartment.
– Press the folding box at the arrow positions 2 ⇒ fig. 79 onto the floor
of the luggage compartment until it locks in place. If correctly locked,
the snap handle moves back into its initial position (the top red
surface of the handle is not visible).
Securing folding box in the transport position against partition of
luggage compartment
– Lower the folding box into the ready position ⇒ page 77.
– Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 78. The folding box
is raised up from the luggage compartment floor.
– Raise and press the folding box against the partition of the luggage
compartment, it is secured audibly in this way in the transport position. If correctly locked, the snap handle moves back into its initial
position (the top red surface of the handle is not visible).
Opening folding box ⇒ page 76.
Caution
• The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-
fessional way.
• Before you lower the folding box B into the ready position ⇒ fig. 79, it is neces-
sary to remove the net*, in order to avoid net damage.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 78 Folding box:
Transport position
Fig. 79 Folding box:
ready position
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Opening folding box
You can transport the opened folding box in the secured end or middle
position against the partition of the luggage compartment.
Opening folding box
– Lower the folding box into the ready position ⇒ page 75.
– Press the button marked “PUSH” ⇒ fig. 80.
– Grasp the folding box at the handle and push it in direction of
arrow 1 against the partition of the luggage compartment into the
secured position. The lock below the button must be heard to engage.
If correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH” moves back into its
initial position.
– Raise the lid in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 81.
– Press on the bottom part of the handle and open the compart-
ments in the direction of arrow 3. The compartment wall must be
heard to engage in the slot in the bottom part of the box.
Moving folding box into secured middle position
– Press on the button marked “PUSH” ⇒ fig. 81 and carefully push
the folding box into the secured middle position. If correctly locked,
the button marked “PUSH” is moved back into its initial position.
You can now use the space which has become available for stowing
further items of luggage.
Caution
• The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-
fessional way.
• The maximum weight of goods to be loaded should not exceed 25 kg.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 80 Luggage
compartment: folding
box
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 81 Opening folding
box
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Lowering folding box
– Press the bottom part of the handle ⇒ fig. 82 and fold the
compartments in direction of arrow 1. The compartments must be
heard to engage in the lid.
– Close the lid in direction of arrow 2.
– Press on the button marked “PUSH” ⇒ fig. 83 and push the folding
box into the secured middle position.
– Once again press on the button marked “PUSH” and push the
folding box carefully into the secured position against the partition of
the luggage compartment in direction of arrow 3 (ready position). If
correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH” is moved back into its
initial position.
You can leave the folding box in the ready position for use, or fold it down into the
transport position ⇒ page 75.
Caution
• The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-
fessional way.
• First check for yourself whether the cover for the through-loading bag* is closed
before you lower the folding box into the ready position on the partition of the
luggage compartment ⇒ page 72.
The roof luggage rack system
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items
on the roof of your vehicle:
• Your car has streamlined rain channels integrated into the roof. For this reason,
it is not possible to use conventional roof racks. We therefore recommend that you
only use base roof bars from the Škoda Genuine Accessories.
• These base roof bars are the supporting elements for a complete roof bar
system. Separate additional components are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats. All these components you can
obtain replacement fuses from a Škoda Service Partner.
Caution
• If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agree-
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 82 Lowering folding
box
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 83 Securing folding
box
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ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system.
• On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Attachment points
Fitting
When fitting on the feet of the roof bars, ensure that they are positioned exactly
between the arrow markings in the sealing strip on the roof ⇒ fig. 84. The markings
are visible only when the doors are open.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
• The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
• You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
• Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holder
Cup holder in front centre console
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒ fig. 85.
Fig. 84 Attachment
points for roof bars
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 85 Centre console:
Cup holder
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WARNING
• Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
• Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident!
Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats
The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment.
Access to drinks can holder
– Raise the cover of the armrest.
You can take off the drinks can holder. Unlock it ⇒ fig. 86 and attach it to the cover
of the armrest. Do not attach the drinks can holder to the cover of the armrest, if the
armrest is fitted with controls for the front passenger seat ⇒ page 64, fig. 59. When
folding down the cover, the holder could be damaged and the controls for the front
passenger seat could be operated.
Only place cans into the drinks can holder which are held tight in the holder.
It is possible to place up to two beverage cans in the drinks can holder of the
armrest.
WARNING
• Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
• Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident!
Ashtrays
Front ashtray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 87.
Removing ashtray insert
–Grasp the ashtray insert ⇒ fig. 87 at the side recesses and pull it
out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 86 Drinks can
holder in rear armrest
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 87 Centre console:
opened ashtray
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WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray*
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.
Insert ashtray insert
– Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the
mount as far the stop.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Ashtray in the armrest*
Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door
Opening ashtray
– Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position , the
ashtray insert is raised ⇒ fig. 89.
Insert ashtray insert
– Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 88 Rear ashtray
Fig. 89 Ashtray in the
armrest of the rear right
door
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Cigarette lighters and power sockets
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to
⇒ fig. 90.
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 100 watts.
WARNING
• Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
• The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should
never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to avoid
damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Cigarette lighter in rear compartment*
Fig. 90 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
A
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B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 91 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter
⇒ page 81.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒ fig. 92.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
Further information concerning use of the power socket ⇒ page 205, “Accessories
and replacement parts”.
Storage facilities
Overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
• Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
• Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Fig. 92 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
First-aid box ⇒ page 207
Stowage compartment for warning triangle ⇒ page 207
Storage compartment on the front passenger side ⇒ page 83
Storage drawer* ⇒ page 84
Stowage compartment in centre console ⇒ page 84
Stowage compartment for spectacles* ⇒ page 85
Stowage compartment below steering wheel ⇒ page 85
Stowage compartment in door panel ⇒ page 85
Stowage compartment for an umbrella* ⇒ page 86
Armrest with stowage compartment ⇒ page 87
Rear armrest with stowage compartment* ⇒ page 87
Clothes hooks ⇒ page 88
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Storage compartment on the front passenger side
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable*
and illuminated.
Opening the storage compartment
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 93 and pull the lid
down.
Closing the storage compartment
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
Locking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the left.
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
• The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reaso ns.
• The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒ fig. 94.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that
you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Fig. 93 Dash panel:
Storage compartment
WARNIN G (continued )
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 94 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
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Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒ fig. 95 and the
storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
• The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
• The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reaso ns!
Storage compartment in the centre console
Opening
– Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The drawer will
come out.
Pulling out compartment
– Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop.
Grasp the inner part of the compartment (compartment insert) at the
sides and pull it up and out.
Inserting compartment
– Insert the inner part into the compartment and close the cover.
WARNING
• The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
• The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Fig. 95 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 96 Centre console:
Storage compartment
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction
of the arrow ⇒ fig. 97.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reaso ns!
Stowage compartment below steering wheel
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car
documentation.
Stowage compartment in door panel
Fig. 97 Stowage
compartment for spectacles
Fig. 98 Dash panel:
Stowage compartments
below steering wheel
Fig. 99 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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WARNING
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small items
which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with the proper operation of the side airbags.
Stowage compartment for umbrella*
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the
rear left door ⇒ fig. 100.
Opening umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 101.
Closing umbrella
– Press the knob in direction of arrow . The umbrella first of all closes
partially in direction of arrow .
– Press the umbrella together in direction of arrow in order to fold it
closed completely.
There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet umbrella.
The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects. The
compartment features a foldable partition. When the umbrella is removed the rear
part of the compartment closes - thus no object can fall inside the door. The partition is automatically folded back in position when the umbrella is again placed in
the compartment.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 100 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 101 Opening and
closing umbrella
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A
A
B
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Armrest with stowage compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The
armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒ fig. 102.
Closing stowage compartment
– First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow fully
to the top ⇒ fig. 102 and then to the bottom.
Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position
⇒ fig. 103.
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position .
The cooling air flows into the stowage compartment only when the air co nditioning
is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if
you do not wish to use the cooling system of the stowage compartment, you can
close the cooling air inlet.
Note
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when steering
the car.
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compartment. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the cover. A drinks
Fig. 102 Armrest
between driver and front
passenger seat
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 103 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
A1A
2
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 104 Armrest of rear
seats:
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can holder* ⇒ page 79 and the operation control for the electrical passenger seat*
⇒ page 64 are located in the armrest.
Clothes hooks
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
• Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
• Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
• Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
Fig. 105 Area above rear
doors: Clothes hooks
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Heating and air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
Description
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating
system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature
at any season of the year.
Description of the air conditioning system
It is impor tant for your safety an d for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
system is operating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 is
pressed and the following conditions are met:
• engine running,
• outside temperature above +5 °C,
• blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒ .
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circumstances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of
the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in
temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in
sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower
is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's are sufficient after
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 92.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
WARNING
• For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
• You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert
your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an
accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
AC
A
E
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Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 106 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirculating air system ⇒ page 91
to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒ page 92 using air
distribution regulator .
switching cooling on and off
– Press the switch . The symbol
in the switch comes on.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The symbol
in the button is no longer illuminated.
Note
• The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
• If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the air conditioning
system on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower
stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours.
Also open a window for a short time.
• Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒ page 91.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
• Turn control dial ⇒ fig. 106 to the right up to the stop,
• Blower switch in position 4,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Close the air outlet vents 3,
• Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 92, fig. 107 and point towards the side window.
Keeping winscreen demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the windows are
misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
• Blower switch in position 2,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position between and ,
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 106 The air conditioning system: Control
elements
A
A
AAA
B
A
B
ADA
C
AC
A
E
AC
AAABACABA
C
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• Close the air outlet vents 3,
• Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window,
• Switch on the cooling system by pressing button .
Warming up the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
• Turn control dial to the right up to the stop,
• Blower switch in position 3 or 4,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
• We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the
pushbutton . The windows can steam up in this position however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer misted up
and the desired temperature has been reached:
• Control dial at the desired heat output,
• Blower switch in position 1 or 2,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Close the air outlet vents 3,
• Open the air outlet vents 4,
• Set the air distribution regulator between positions and , if the wind-
screen gets misted up again, as required.
Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
• close all windows and the sliding/tilting roof,
• Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop
• Blower switch in position 4,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
• Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
• We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the
pushbutton .
Optimum cooling
• Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop and the temperature can then
be increased by turning the regulator to the right according to the prevailing conditions,
• Blower switch in position 1, 2, or 3;
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
• Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
• We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that the air
flows to the rear over the heads of the occupants. Do not press button - recirculated air mode.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
• Turn the control dial ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 to the left up to the stop,
• Blower switch in the desired position,
• Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
• Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 92, fig. 107,
• Switch off the cooling by pressing button ,
• Switch off the recirculated air mode by pressing button .
Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents 5 with the
aid of the air distribution control .
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press switch ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 the switch symbol
lights up.
AEAAABA
C
ADAAABACACAAABACAEA
D
A
A
ABA
C
A
E
ADAAABACAEA
D
A
C
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Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically or cannot be switched on, if the
air distribution control ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 is in position .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 107 Air vents at the front
Fig. 108 Air vents at the rear
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
⇒ page 90, fig. 106. You can also set the vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 107 and 6 ⇒ fig. 108
individually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting
of control dial ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 and the atmospheric conditions.
The rear footwell vents 7 are controlled together with the vents 5. Turn the air distribution control ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 into the position .
A
C
ACA
A
A
C
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Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
• The fuse of the air conditioning system is defective ⇒ page 220. Check the fuse,
replace it if necessary.
• The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and
cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. It is not necessary to
manually alter the settings. The automatic mode ⇒ page 95 ensures maximum
wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met:
• engine running,
• outside temperature above +5 °C,
• the button is not pressed.
If the Climatronic system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒ .
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Puddle of water below car
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
First of all press and hold the button ⇒ page 94, fig. 109 and then press the
button . The temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
ECON
ECON
AUTO
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An acoustic signal for depressed buttons
Simultaneous pressing of buttons and can be used to de-activate or
activate this function.
A higher tone is heard when switching on this function, when increasing the blower
speed or when increasing the temperature.
A lower tone is heard when switching off this funct ion, when decreasing the blower
speed or when decreasing the temperature.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower
is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's are sufficient after
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 97.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
WARNING
• For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
• You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of
time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert
your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an
accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
• If the cooling system ha s not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the air conditioning
system on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower
stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours.
Also open a window for a short time.
• We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.
This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating
which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
• Using the air conditioning economically ⇒ page 93.
• Operational faults ⇒ page 93.
Overview of the control elements
Fig. 109 Climatronic: Control elements
The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
The displays
Display of blower stages
Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C
Defrosting the windscreen
ECON
A
1
A
2
A
3
A
4
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Recirculated air mode
Direction of air flow
Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C
Display for:
− Automatic mode (AUTO) or
− Cooling system switched off (ECON) or
− Climatronic switched off (OFF)
The buttons
Automatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Button for:
− Reducing blower speed or
− Switching off Climatronic (OFF)
Increasing blower speed button or switching Climatronic on
Air flow button to chest (ventilation mode)
Air flow button to footwell at front and rear (heating mode)
Button for decreasing temperature
Button for increasing temperature
Button for switching off cooling system
The sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Buttons , and can also be pressed in combination.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 97, fig. 110 upwards
–Press the button .
When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display. Automatic
mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C (64°F) up to
29°C (86°F). If you select the temperature below +18°C (64°F), LO appears in the
display. If you select a temperature higher than + 29°C (86°F), HI appears in the
display. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or
heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desired button (except
buttons 15 and 16), the automatic mode is switched off.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and
ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
–Press the button .
– Set a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
–Press the button .
– After this, press the button .
When the ECON mode is operating, ECON appears in the display. ECON mode
operates only within the control temperature range from +18 °C (64 °F) up to +29
°C (86 °F).
Once a temperature has been set, it is maintained constant fully automatically. This
is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the
blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account bright
sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button , or .
A
5
A
6
A7A8A
9 AUTO
A
10
A
11
A
12
A
13
A
14
A
15
A
16
A
17 ECON
A18A1A13A
14
AUTO
ECON
ECON
AUTO
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Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than
the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified.
If you select the temperature below +18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display. If you
select a temperature higher than + 29 °C (86 °F), HI appears in the display. In the
position LO the recirculated air is not warmed up. In the HI position, the system
operates continuously with maximum heating capacity.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒ page 96.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mo de air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the symbol
lights up on the display.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Once again press the button or the button , the symbol
goes out on the display.
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen is misted up, first of all press the button and then the
button . After the windscreen has been demisted, once again press the button
.
Setting temperature
– Press the button or ⇒ page 94, fig. 109 and continue pressing
until the desired temperature is set.
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F). The
interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you select the
temperature below 18°C (64°F), “LO” appears in the display. If you select the
temperature higher than 29 °C (86 °F), “HI” appears in the display. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the
leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the
vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
Controlling blower
There are a total of seven blower stages available.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line
with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower
stages manually to suit your particular needs.
Setting blower stages
– Press the button or the button to set the blower stage.
The number of dashes in the display ⇒ page 94, fig. 109 indicates the blower
stage.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
A15A
16
A
2
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If OFF is shown in the display, this indicates that the Climatronic system is switched
off ⇒ page 98.
WARNING
• “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce
attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an
accident increases.
• Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
• Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 110 Air vents at the front
Fig. 111 Air vents at the rear
You can also set the vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 110 and 6 ⇒ fig. 111 individually.
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
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Switching Climatronic system off
If the symbols in the display flash for about 15 seconds after the ignition is switched on, switch the Climatronic system off as this indicates
an operational fault.
– Continue pressing the button until OFF is shown in the display
⇒ .
– Drive to the nearest Škoda Service Partner and have the Climatronic
system checked.
WARNING
• If the Climatronic system is swit ched off (OFF), there is no supply of fresh
air from the outside. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The
risk of having an accident increases.
• Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
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