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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 stra ps on the boot lid ⇒page 63, fig. 58.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders by
pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to the bottom side of the
luggage compartment cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the luggage compartment cover on the contact
surfaces of the side trim panels and press the luggage compartment
cover into the holders by pushing forward and then hang the
support straps on the tailgate.
The luggage compartment cover in the uppe r position is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of obje cts placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compar tment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.Fig. 58 Removing the luggage compartment cover
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Fig. 59 Luggage compartment cover in the lower position
Fig. 60 Luggage compartment cover stowed behind the rear seats.
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The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the supporting elements ⇒fig. 59.
The luggage compartment cover in the lowe r position is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 6 kg. in weight.
The luggage compartment cover can also be stowed behind the rear seats ⇒ fig. 60.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if th ere 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.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the lugga ge compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
The roof rack*
Description
Pay attention to the following points if yo u wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle:
•A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto a.s.
•The base carrier is the basis for a comple te roof luggage rack system. Separate additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.
•The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•If you use other roof rack systems or if th e roof bars are not properly fitted, then any damage which may result to your ca r is not covered by the warranty agree- ments. It is therefore essential to pay atte ntion 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.
•Ensure that the opened boot lid do es not collide with the roof load.
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
Fig. 61 Attachment points for base roof carrier
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Opening and closing the storage compartments on the front
passenger side
– Pull or press the handle of the lid in the direction of arrow ⇒page 68,
fig. 68 and fold open the lid.
– Raise the lid until it is heard to engage.
A pin holder is located inside the lid.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an air-
conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒ fig. 69.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
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.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Unlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
Fig. 69 Storage compartment: Using cooling system
Fig. 70 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 71 Detail of the headliner: Stowage compartment for specta-cles
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Heating and air conditioning system
Heating
Using the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 82 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 button causes the recirculating air system ⇒ to be
switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 77 using air
distribution regulator .
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.
All controls apart from the control dial can be set to any desired intermediate position.
The heating effect is dependent upon th e coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
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 acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•If the air distribution is positioned towa rds the windows, the total amount of air is used to defrost the window s and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compartment.
•Have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist workshop.
Fig. 82 Heating: Control elements
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Set heating
Recommended settings of heating controls for:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒page 75, fig. 82 to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 3,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒page 77, fig. 83 and point towards the side window
Keeping windscreen and side windows 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):
•Control dial where necessary to the heating range,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Control dial to  or  as required or to any desired position between these symbols,
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window.
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 4,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the pushbutton . The windows can stea m 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 temperat ure has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and ,
•Open the air outlet vents 4,
•Set the air distribution regulator as required between positions  and , if the windscreen gets misted up again.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
Non pre-warmed fresh air streams through the air inlet nozzles 3 and 4 for the following settings.
Recirculated air mode must not be switched on.
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 75, fig. 82 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 77, fig. 83
The control dial can be set to other positions as required.
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 button , the button symbol  lights up ⇒page 75, fig. 82.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol  goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control is in position ⇒ page 75, fig. 82. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this setting by re peatedly pressing button .
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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 acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 83 Air outlet vents
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob in to the upper position.
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the lower position.
Redirecting air flow
– The horizontal as well as the vertical direction of the air flow is set with
the handle in the middle of the air outlet vents.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control ⇒ page 75, fig. 82. Air outlet vents 3 and 4 can also be opened or closed individu- ally.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control dial ⇒page 75, fig. 82 and according to atmospheric conditions.
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)*
Description
Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system with electronic
control of the convenience temperat ure in the vehicle interior. It
makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at any
season of the year.
Description of the Climatic
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper- ating properly.
The air conditioning system operates when switch ⇒page 78, fig. 84 is pressed and the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +2 °C and
•blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, th e 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 temperatur es 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 th e coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
It is possible to briefly activate recirc ulated air mode in order to enhance the cooling effect ⇒.
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Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum- stances 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 cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi- tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about how to correctly operate th e 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 inte- rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the Climatic is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 84 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 positi on 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– Pressing button causes the recirculating air system ⇒page 80 to
be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 80 using air
distribution regulator .
Fig. 84 Climatic: Controls
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switching cooling on and off
– Press the button . 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.
The set temperature will be automatically maintained other than when the control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating.
Extreme left position - full cooling.
The controls and can be set to any desired intermediate position.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side windows. No warm air will be fed to the f ootwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
•The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compartment.
•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 appr oximately 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 80.
•Have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist workshop.
Set Climatic
Recommended settings of Climatic controls for the respective operating modes:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Put the control dial ⇒page 78, fig. 84 to the temperature selected as usual by you (we recommend 22 °C)
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒page 80, fig. 85 and point towards the side window.
Keeping windscreen and side windows 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 
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒page 80, fig. 85 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
•Control dial at the desired heat temperature
•Blower switch in position 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 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 temperature
•Blower switch in position 2
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and 
•Open the air outlet vents 4
•Set the air distribution regulator as required between positions  and , if the windscreen gets misted up again.
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