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– When transporting two bicycles tension the strap ⇒page 67, fig. 69
between the saddle rods.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes
behind the rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side
and then on the other side.
– If it is necessary, the position of the bicycles in the vehicle can be addi-
tionally rectified.
WARNING
•When transporting passengers and obje cts, which require the seats to be folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported on the rear seats ⇒page 120, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.
•Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision between the steering arm and the rear window can occur.
The roof luggage rack system*
Roof rail*
Pay attention to the following points if you 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 roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi- tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-boards, skis and boats.
•The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are obtainable as accessories from Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•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.
Note
A roof rail is obtainable from a Skoda Service Partner if hasn't been fitted onto a vehicle at the works.
Roof load
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis- sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 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 capa city. The load transported on the roof luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
Fig. 71 Roof rail
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It fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only be used for connecting approved electrical accessories wi th a power uptake of up to 240 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 71, “Cigarette lighter”.
Further information ⇒page 193, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storag e 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 acci- dent!
•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 br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of accident!
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compart-
ments.
Opening and closing the storage compartments on the front
passenger side
– Pull or press the handle of the lid in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 79
and fold open the lid.
– Raise the lid until it is heard to engage.
A pin holder is loca ted inside the lid.
Storage compartments on the front passenger side⇒page 72
Storage compartment on the driver's side⇒page 73
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 73
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 74
Storage compartment in the front seat*⇒page 74
Front seat armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 74
Storage compartment in the front doors⇒page 75
Storage box*⇒page 75
Storage compartments in the luggage compart- ment⇒ page 76
Flexible storage compartment*⇒page 77
Clothes hooks*⇒page 77
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 79 Dash panel: Storage compartments on the front passenger side
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Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistancePraktikTechnical Data
Fold the armrest
– Press the lower button on the end face of the armrest ⇒page 74,
fig. 85 in order to fold the armrest. Fold the armrest forwards and
release the button.
Opening stowage compartment
– The armrest includes a stowage compartment. The storage compart-
ment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and then can be
opened to the top.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Storage compartment in the front doors
A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front doors.
WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 87 of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Storage box*
The storage box is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 5 kg in
weight and can also be used as an armrest. You can place 2 cups or
beverage cans into the recess on the storage box.
Fig. 87 Stowage compartment in door panel
AB
AA
Fig. 88 Holder for attachment
Fig. 89 Storage box
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Installing storage box
– In order to create a better access to the middle seat, fold one outer
backrest forwards.
– Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards.
– Release the fixing hook from the secured position.
– Move the fixing holder ⇒page 75, fig. 88 from the rear between the
seat cushion and seat backrest, then align the seat backrest to the
vertical position.
– Move the fixing arms of the storage box into the locking eyes of the
fixing holder until they lock in place ⇒page 75, fig. 89.
– Check the interlock of both fixing arms by pulling on the storage
box.
Removing storage box
– Simultaneously press on each side of the storage box the red button in
direction opposite the seat backrest. The storage box releases.
– Fold the seat backrest forwards and remove the fixing holder, then
move the seat backrest into the original position.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into th e 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.
•While driving, the storage box can only be used as an armrest in its closed position.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be damaged.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
A storage compartment ⇒fig. 90 is located on both sides in the side trim panel of the luggage compartment.
The storage compartments are intended for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight.
Fig. 90 Storage compartments in the side trim panel
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Index241
Exhaust gas
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exhaust gas inspection
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
F
Fastening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fixing net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 213
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fog lights with integrated turning light . . . . . . . . . . 46
Folding seats forwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Force limiter of the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 154
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel reserve
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Fuse
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
G
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gearbox
mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
General view
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Headlights
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Heating the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
I
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Interior light
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior lighting
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
J
Jacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
L
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
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