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Head restraints
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the u pper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the
head restraint in the direction of axle of the metal guide rods, in the
direction of arrow ⇒page 71, fig. 50 to the top or to the bottom.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing the
locking button ⇒page 71, fig. 51 and by pressing with the other
hand the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the ba ckrest of the seat as far as the
stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒page 71,
fig. 51 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 position of the front, rear outer head restraints and the rear middle head restraint* is adjustable for height.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Correctly adjusted head restraints togeth er with the seat belts offer effective protection for the occupants ⇒page 135.
WARNING
•The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effec- tive protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
•Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of injury!
Fig. 50 Adjusting head restraint
Fig. 51 Removing a head restraint
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Rear seats
Folding the rear seats forwards
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be folded
forwards or the rear seats can be removed ⇒page 74. The rear seats
can be folded forward individually on vehicles with divided rear
seats*.
Folding the rear seats forwards
– Before folding the rear seats forwar d adjust the front seats in such
a way that they are not damaged when folding forward the rear
seats.
– Pull up the rear seat in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 53 and fold
forwards in direction of arrow .
– Unlock the rear seat backrest by pulling the securing knob and
fold it forward ⇒fig. 54.
– Pull the head restraints out of the seat backrest.
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the
folded forwards rear seats ⇒fig. 55.
– Fold the seat backrests forwards completely.
Folding the rear seats back into position
– Install the head restraint in the slightly lifted rear seat backrest.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the
securing knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat
backrest.
– Make sure that the red surface of the securing knob is not
visible ⇒page 73, fig. 54.
– Fold the rear seat back into its original position.
Fig. 53 Folding the rear seat forwards
Fig. 54 Unlock the seat backrest
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WARNING
•Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the rear seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back rear seat backrest.
•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.
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only then that the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no objects in the luggage compartmen t can slide into the passenger compartment if there is sudde n braking - risk of injury.
Inserting head restraints in the rear seats
– The rear head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of
the folded forwards rear seats.
Remove the rear seat
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by removing the
rear seat.
Removing
– Fold the rear seat forwards.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 56 and
remove the rear seat 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 seat back into its original position.
Fig. 55 Rear seats: Head restraints in rear seats
Fig. 56 Remove the rear seats
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•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Folding hooks*
A folding hook* for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., is provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 58.
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one
must transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps on the tailgate ⇒fig. 59.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders by
pulling to the rear or with adequa te blows to the bottom side of the
luggage compartment cover in the area between the holders.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding hooks
Fig. 59 Removing the luggage compartment cover
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Note holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict the driver's vision.
Ashtray*
Fig. 65 Windscreen: Note holderFig. 66 Centre console: Front ashtray
Fig. 67 Centre console: Rear ashtray
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Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒fig. 66 upwards. When removing do not
hold the ashtray at the cover - risk of breakage.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter* and power sockets*
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other
electrical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 68.
– 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.
Fig. 68 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
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A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front doors.
WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 77 of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that th e effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Removeable storage compartments in the luggage
compartment*
A removeable storage compartment* ⇒fig. 78 is located on both sides in the side trim panel of the luggage compartment.
The removeable storage compartments* are intended for storing small objects of up to 2.5 kg in weight.
Flexible storage compartment*
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the
luggage compartment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen
for storing small objects of up to 8 kg. in weight.
Removing
– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper
corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage
compartment by pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.
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Fig. 78 Removeable storage compartments
Fig. 79 Flexible storage compartment
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle191
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Care of the interior of vehicle
Plastic parts, artificial leather and cloths
You can clean plastic parts and artificial leather with a moist cloth. You should only treat such parts with special solvent-free plastic cleaning and care products it does prove to be adequate.
Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on th e doors, luggage compartment cover, headliner etc. are best treated with spec ial cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and a soft sponge or brush.
We recommend using a cleaning prod uct from Škoda genuine accessories offered by your Škoda dealer.
Caution
Solvent-free cleaners attack the material and can damage it.
Fabric covers of elec trically heated seats
Do not clean the seat covers moist as this may result in damage to the seat heating system.
Clean such covers using special agents, for example dry foam.
Natural leather
Natural leather requires quite particular care and attention.
Leather should be treated from time to time according the following
guidelines depending on how much it is used.
Normal cleaning
– Clean soiled areas of the leather with slightly moistened cotton or
woollen cloth.
Severe soiling
– Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth dipped in a mild soapy
solution (2 spoonfuls of natura l soap to 1 litre of water).
– Ensure that the leather is not soak ed through at any point and that
no water gets into the stitching of the seams.
– Dry off the leather with a soft, dry cloth.
Removing stains
– Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea,
juices, blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper or
use the cleaner from the care set for a stain which has already dried
in.
– Remove fresh stains on a fat base (e.g. butter, mayonnaise, choc-
olate etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household cleaning paper or
with the cleaner from the care set if the stain has not yet penetrated
into the surface.
– Use a grease dissolver for grease stains which have dried in.
–Eliminate special stains (e.g. ball-point pens, felt pen, nail varnish,
dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.) with a special stain remover
suitable for leather.
Leather care
– Treat the leather every six months with the leather care product
available from Škoda Service Partners.
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