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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 easi ly reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
•Only adjust the driver seat when the ve hicle 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 th e 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 ma y 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switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave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.
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A2
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A4
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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 inadvertentl y interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjust-
ment 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 mi rror 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 al ready 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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 55 Driver seat:
Memory buttons and
ON/OFF switch
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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 inte rest of having good handling char-
acteristics 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 th e 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 caus e severe injuries. The magnitude of the
kinetic energy depends on the speed at wh ich 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 collis ion 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 co mpartment 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 accord-
ingly.
•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 under taken - 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 th e 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 back rest but with fixed backrest, the luggage
compartment cannot be enlarged.
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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 interfer-
ence 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 parti-
tion is automatically folded back in position when the umbrella is again placed in
the compartment.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 100 Left rear door:
Storage compartment
Fig. 101 Opening and
closing umbrella
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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-e dged 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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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position
You can set the height and the forw ard/back position of the steering
wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 59.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 112 down ⇒. – Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and
forward/back position).
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.
WARNING
•You must not adjust the steering wh eel when the vehicle is moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering
wheel ⇒fig. 113 . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
•For s a fe t y re a s ons the le v e r m ust a lwa y s b e fi rm l y pus he d up t o a vo id the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel furthe r towards the head, you will reduce
the protection offered by the driver airb ag in the event of an accident. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
•When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the
outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver
airbag is deployed.
Fig. 112 Lever below
steering column
Fig. 113 Safe distance to
steering wheel
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– Wait approximately 20 seconds, switch off the ignition and pull the
ignition key out of the ignition lock.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac- turer's instructions) and switch on the ignition.
An initialisation must be carried out:
•after the first connection of the adapter,
•after reconnecting the battery,
•after pulling out the adapter cable from the power socket for the mobile phone.
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands-
free system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of
signals using an external aerial etc.). The battery of the mobile phone is also
constantly charged.
A telephone mount is factory-fitted for the front mobile phone and for the rear
mobile phone. The front telephone mount is located on the front centre console
⇒ page 122, fig. 133 , the rear on the rear centre console ⇒page 122, fig. 134 .
Adapter (Cullmann) and mobile phone are not factory-fitted by Škoda Auto.
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒page 123, “Mobile phones and
two-way radio systems”.
Note
For technical reasons it is not possible to use simultaneously the front and rear
mobile phone. Ensure that the adapter is always inserted only in the bracket
.
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
The installation of a mobile phone and tw o-way radio system in a vehicle should
only be carried out by a Škoda Dealer.
Škoda Auto a.s. permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio
systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission
power of up to 10 watts. Our specialist garage is also happy to inform you about the possibilities available
for installing and operating mobile telephones and radio transmitters which have
an output greater than 10 watts. The Škoda Service Partners can provide you with
details about the technical possibilities for retrofitting of mobile telephones and
radio transmitters.
The operation of commercially available mo
bile phones or two-way radio systems
may cause operational problems in the electronic systems of your car. The reasons
for this may be:
•no external aerial,
•external aerial incorrectly installed,
•transmission power gr eater than 10 watts.
You should therefore not operate a mobile phone or two-way radio system
inside the vehicle without the use of an external aerial, or with an external aerial
which has been incorrectly installed.
You should also be aware of the fact that only an external aerial makes it possible
to achieve the optimal range of such equipment.
WARNING
•If a mobile phone or two-way radio sy stem is operated inside the vehicle
without using an external aerial, or wi th an external aerial which has been
incorrectly installed, the result can be excessive electromagnetic fields
which may cause harm to your health.
•Please always pay full attention to the traffic situation around you!
•You must not install two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts
on the covers of the airbags or within the immediate deployment range of
airbags. This might result in injuries to the occupants in the event of an acci-
dent!
Note
Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and two-way
radio systems.
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Safety
Passive Safety
Basic information
Driving the safe way
Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa-
tions.
In this section you will find important inform ation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We ha ve combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore importan t, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those trav-
elling with you.
WARNING
•This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle
for the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety,
which concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters
of this Owner's Manual.
•The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can
reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.
“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the
event of an accident, the safety equipmen t can reduce the risk of injuries. The
following list contains part of th e safety equipment in your vehicle:
•Three-point seat belts for all the seats,
•belt force limiter for front and side rear seats,
•belt tensioner for front and side rear seats,
•seat belt height adjuster for front seats,
•front airbags,
•side airbags,
•head airbags*,
•anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system,
•head restraint adjustable for height,
•adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works toge ther, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does not
protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt an
incorrect seated position or the equipmen t is not correctly adjusted or used.
Fo r t h i s re a s o n y o u w i l l b e p ro v i d e d w i th i n fo rm a ti o n o n w hy t h i s e q u i p m e nt i s v e r y
important, how it protects you and the o ccupants, what should be observed when
using the equipment and how you and the pe ople travelling with you can make full
use of the existing safety equipment. This Owner's Manual contains important
warning notes, which you and those travelli ng with you should pay attention to in
order to reduce a risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
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