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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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Blocking the unlock knobs
– Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly
interlocked.
– The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lock to the right ⇒page 70, fig. 71 with the master key.
Unblock the unlock knobs
– The unlock knobs are unblocked by turning the slit in the lock to the left with the master key.
The rear seat is equipped with an audi ble signaling of the rear seat backrest
securing system. When the seat backrest is unlocked, the red surface on the knob is
visible. If the seat backrest is correctly locked, the knob is pushed back and the red
surface is not visible.
WARNING
•The belt locks and the pelvic belt must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrest - 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 forward if there is sudden
braking - risk of injury!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-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.
The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover be hind the head restraints of the rear
seats for storing light and soft items.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there 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 obje cts placed in this area.
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A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
"Handbrake on"
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 5 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•Please note that the handbrake mu st be fully released. A handbrake
which is only partially released can re sult in the rear brakes overheating
which will have a negative effect on th e operation of the brake system - risk
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake
pads.
•Never leave children unattended in th e vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always firs t of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever
into position P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the di stance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors
are integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area ⇒ fig. 118 ). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the
clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a clearanc e of just 30 cm (Bereich ) - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving in the selected direction or
the direction from where the obstacle is reported!
Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confir med by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 118 Parking aid:
Detection range of rear
sensors
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WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute fo r the driver paying proper attention
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin po st, trailer drawbar etc., behind your
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the
sensors.
Note
•The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
•If a warning signal sounds for about 3 se conds after switching the ignition on
and engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates
a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to
operate properly.
Front and rear parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and behind
the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the dist ance between the front or rear bumper
and an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the
front and rear bumper. The signal tones for the front parking aid sound lower than
for the rear parking aid.
Range of sensors
The distance warning begins at a distance of about 60 cm from the obstacle in front
of the vehicle (area ⇒fig. 120 ) and about 160 cm from the obstacle behind the
vehicle (area ⇒page 104, fig. 118 ). The interval between the warning signals
becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a cleara nce of just 30 cm (Bereich ) - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving in the selected direction or
the direction from where the obstacle is reported!
Activating
The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is
turned on or by pressing the button ⇒fig. 119 - the symbol
lights up in the
button. The activation is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button
⇒ fig. 119 or at a speed
of more than 15 km/h - the symbol in the button is no longer illuminated.
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 119 Activating the
parking aid
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 120 Parking aid:
Detection range of the
front sensors
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Before setting off
The driver is always fully respon sible for his occupants and for the
operating safety of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
•Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
•Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
•Safely attach the items of luggage ⇒page 67, “Loading the luggage compart-
ment”.
•Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
•Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.
•Protect the children in suitable child se ats with correctly fastened seat belts
⇒ page 146, “Transporting children safely”.
•Adopt the correct seated position ⇒page 127. Also inform your occupants to
adopt the correct seated position.
•Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts ⇒page 132, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily dete rmined by the style of driving and
the personal behaviour of all the occupants.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.
•Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
occupants or mobile phone calls.
•Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication,
alcohol, drugs.
•Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.
•Take regular breaks on long journe ys - at the latest every two hours.
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Tow-starting and towing vehicle
General
Please pay attention to the following in structions if you are going to use a
tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle
– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
– Release the clutch particularly gent ly when starting off or depress the
accelerator particularly gently if yo ur vehicle is fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox.
Driver of the towed vehicle
– Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the
windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N
if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running. You will require si gnificantly greater physical force
to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle if the engine is not
running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can
use a tow rope only if a suitable to w bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only use
plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material. Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the
towing eyes provided for this
purpose ⇒page 218, “Front towing eye” and ⇒page 218, “Rear towing eye”.
Driving style
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers should
be familiar with the partic ular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled drivers
should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
One should be constantly vigi lant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces or
jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at
the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not stan ding on a paved road.
Caution
If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your
vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground, or
on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
Note
•Please comply with any legal requiremen ts particularly regarding the switched
on signal systems, when towing in or tow-starting another vehicle.
•The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in the
front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
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The power windows and the power seats are protected by automatic circuit
breakers which switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the over-
load has been eliminated - e.g. frozen windows.
Bulbs
Changing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switch ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of
dirt reduces the working life of the light bu lb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar. Defect light bulbs should only be replaced
with light bulbs of the same type. The
designation is located on the li ght socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something wh ich you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to
change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda Service
Partner or, in exceptional cases, by ca lling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area ⇒page 185,
“Working in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was delivered
in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
7) are available at specialist garages.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and main
beam lights) should be undertaken by a specialist garage.
Overview of bulbs
31Reversing lights, cruise control system, automatic gearbox,
automatic dimming interior mirror15
32Engine control, cruise control system20
33Cigarette lighter15
34Engine control15
35Tr a i l e r s o c k e t30
36Fog lights15
37Radio, navigation20
38Central locking system15
39Hazard warning light system15
40Horn25
41Not assigned
42ESP25
43Engine control15
44Seat heaters30
No.Amperes
7)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in
some countries.
Front headlightHalogen headlightXenon headlight
Low beamH7D2S
Main beamH3D2S, H3
Parking lightsW5W
Tu r n s i g n a l sPY21WPY21W
Fog lightsH3H3
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signal lightPY21W
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WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a
light bulb.
•Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, profes-
sional knowledge is required - danger to life!
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed
that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be changed by your
specialist garage.
Rear light unit
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Raise the floor covering.
– Press the catch in direction of arrow and pull out the light fixture.
– Press the defective light bulb into the socket, turn to the left and remove.
– Insert the new light bulb and turn it fully to the right.
– Insert the light bulb holder again, the plastic tongue must lock in place.
Brake lightsP21W
Parking light and rear fog lightP21/4W
Others
Side turn signal lights3x LED 0.85W
Licence plate lightC5W
3. Brake lightLED
Interior light4x W5W
Reading light12 V/3.8 W or C5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Entry lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front
passenger sideC3W
Interior mirror lightC5W
Footwell lightW5W
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 203 Luggage
compartment: Remove
light bulb holder
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