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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 button for unlocking the vehicle ⇒page 52. 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.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional key with radio remote control
from a Škoda dealer and then assign the radio remote control to another
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 settings of the seat and mirrors
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the
memory buttons or with the remote control*.
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibili- ties:
– One-touch automatic memory: Briefly press the desired
memory button ⇒ page 85, fig. 62. The seat and exterior
mirror are moved automatically into the stored positions (this
applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less
than 5 km/h).
– Memory keying : Press and hold the desired memory button
pressed long enough until the seat and the exterior mirror
are moved into the stored positions.
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 52
and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of ext erior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
 ⇒ page 80 before engaging the reverse gear.
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The mirror returns back into its initial position, after the rotary knob is
moved out of the position
 and put into another position or if the speed is
more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any
button of the driver seat.
Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head.
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. 63 .
– If you wish to push the head restraint of the front seat down- wards, you must additionally press the safety button ⇒fig. 64.
– If you wish to set the rear head restraint in the lower position, you must additionally press the safety button.
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint
– You can adapt the head restraint by adjusting its angle to your head ⇒fig. 63 . Adjusting the angle of the head restraint
provides enhanced comfort for the user.
Fig. 63 Adjusting head
restraint
Fig. 64 Removing a
head restraint
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Removing and installi ng a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint up out of the backrest of the seat as far as the stop (on the rear head restraints fold forward the seat
backrest).
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 64 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. The outer head restraints at the rear can only be adjusted for
height. The middle rear head restraint* is adjustable in two positions.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occu-
pant. Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer
effective protection for the occupants ⇒page 179.
Active head restraints*
The front seats can be equipped with active head restraints, which protect
the occupants from injury to the cervical vertebra in the event of a rear
impact
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!
•If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not
be in the lower position.
Heating the front seats*
The seating and leaning surfaces of the front seats can be heated
when the ignition is switched on.
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on and regulated by turning the control dial ⇒fig. 65.
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
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 239.
Fig. 65 Dash panel:
Control dial for heating
the front seats
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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.
•If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automat-
ically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine
control.
Rear seats
Folding the rear seats forwards
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be
folded forwards, if necessary remove the rear seats. Both rear
seats can be folded forward individually on vehicles with divided
rear seats*.
Folding the rear seats forwards
– In order to avoid causing any damage when folding the rear seat forward it is important to adjust the front seats so that no
damage can occur when this is done.
– Pull up the rear seats in the direction of arrow and fold forwards in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 66.
– Press the unlocking knob and fold the rear seat backrest forwards ⇒fig. 67.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear
head restraints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward.
Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they cannot be
Fig. 66 Folding the
rear seats forwards
Fig. 67 Unlock the seat
backrest
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A2
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damaged or soiled. Please refer to the guidelines ⇒page 92, “Luggage
compartment”.
Folding the rear seats back into position
Folding the rear seats back into position
– Install the head restraint in the partially lifted rear seat back- rest.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel ⇒fig. 68 .
– 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.
– Make sure that the red pin is covered ⇒page 89, fig. 67. – Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
WARNING
•The belts and the belt locks must
be in their original position
after folding back the rear seats and seat backrests - 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 into the
passenger compartment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury.
•Pay attention that the rear seat backresst are correctly inter-
locked. It is only then that the th ree-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.
Fig. 68 Lock the seat
backrest
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Remove the rear seats
You can enlarge the luggage compartment on vehicles with
divided rear seats* by removing the rear seat.
Removing
– Fold the rear seats forwards completely
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 69
and remove the rear seats from its holder.
Installing
– Press the wire clamp in the direction of the arrow and place the seat upholstery in its holder.
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
Armrest of rear seats*
– You can fold down the armrest at the loop to enhance occu- pant comfort ⇒fig. 70 .
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only foot-
mats from the Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
•Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in
the brake system.
Fig. 69 Remove the
rear seatsFig. 70 Rear seats:
Armrest
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•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 to the lashing eyes or the safety net* ⇒page 93.
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 unse-
cured object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corre- sponds 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 sli ghtly ajar or even fully opened
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 th e vehicle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
WARNING (continued)
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Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 264, fig. 199 .
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for lashing small
objects.
The floor fixing net* and the installation instruction are located in a
container under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the
spare wheel.
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.
Fig. 71 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Octavia)
Fig. 72 Luggage
compartment: Lashing
eyes (Estate car)
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