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– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing the locking
button ⇒fig. 47 and by pressing with the other hand the head
restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the backrest of the seat as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒fig. 47 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 119.
WARNING
•The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
•Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of injury!
Heating the front seats*
The seating and leaning surfaces of the driver and front passenger seat
can be heated when the ignition is switched on.
Front seats
– By pressing the rocker switch in the position or switch on the
front seat heating to 25% or 100% of its power output ⇒fig. 48.
– To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal
position.
WARNING
If you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of ch ronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front passenger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, th e posterior and the legs which are diffi- cult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
Fig. 48 Rocker switch: Front seat heating
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Adjusting the seat backrest
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 51 and adjust the desired angle of the seat
backrest.
Folding seats forwards
Fold seats fully forwards and secure
– Open the guide loop for the seat belt on the side of the outer seats and
put the belt tongue into the opening of the respective side trim panel
- safety holder.
– Move the seat as far as possible to the rear ⇒page 57.
– Pull the lever ⇒page 58, fig. 51 and fold the seat backrest fully
fowards.
– Pull the lever ⇒fig. 52 up and then fold the seat fully forwards.
– Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide
rod of the head restraint for the front seat ⇒fig. 53.
WARNING
•Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury as soon as the vehicle starts off.
•If the seat is not in the rear end po sition, damage can occur to the locking bolts if the seat is unlocked.
Fig. 51 Adjusting the seat backrest
Fig. 52 Folding seat fully forwards
Fig. 53 Secure folded forward seats
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Folding the rear seats back into position
Locking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the
seat ⇒page 60, fig. 56. Check for yourself that the seat is correctly
locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal posi tion until it is heard to lock. Check
for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒fig. 57 and fold the backrest back into position.
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder.
– C l o s e th e g u id e l o o p o f t h e s ea t b el t o n th e s i de o f t h e o u te r s e a t s u n t il
it is heard to lock.
WARNING
•The belt lock must be in their original position after folding back the seats - they must be ready to use.
•The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no objects in the luggage compartment ca n slide into the passenger compart- ment if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
•When folding the seat back rest always make sure that it has safely locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the cover of the lever.
Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seat.
Folding table on the middle seat backrest*
– The middle seat backrest can be folded ⇒page 58, “Folding seats
forwards” forwards and used as armrest or table with cup holder
⇒ fig. 58.
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods, then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can result in permanent damage to the upholstery.
Fig. 57 Folding the seat backrest back into posi-tion
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Rear seats: Armrest
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Pedals
You should use only footmats which do not obstruct the movement of the pedals and have an anti -slip protection.
We recommend only to use footmats from Škoda genuine accessories offered by your Škoda dealer.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
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 to the lashing eyes or the safety net*
⇒ page 63.
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 which 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 collision 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 compartment 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 depl oyed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
•Please note that the handling properti es 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 compar tment should be stored in such a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
•When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats ⇒page 120, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.
•If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure maximum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that a folding back of the seat is pr evented in case of a rear collision.
•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!
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•On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of the vehi cle - risk of accident!
•Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
•Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒page 187, fig. 164.
•The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the windows from misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into the luggage compartment below the bumper. Check for yourself that the outlet nozzles are not covered.
Fastening elements
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded ⇒ fig. 59.
You can also attach securing nets* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart- ment.
WARNING
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
•If the items of luggage or objects ar e attached to the lashing eyes with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use suit able lashing straps which are firmly attached to the lashing eyes. Never atta ch a child seat to the lashing eyes!
Folding hooks
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 60.
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and lashing hooks
Fig. 60 Luggage compartment: folding hooks
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Fixing nets - Net programme*
Fixing examples of the fixing nets as horizontal pocket, floor fixing net ⇒fig. 61 and double vertical pockets ⇒fig. 62.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart- ment.
WARNING
•The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
•The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot move during the journey and when braking.
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
You can fix the raised floor cover between the backrests and the luggage compart-ment cover, as if one needs to reach the spare wheel.
Fig. 61 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
Fig. 62 Fixing net: double vertical pockets
WARNING (continued)
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Bicycle carrier*
Install cross member
– Remove the rear seats or fold the seats fully forwards, in order to make
available the necessary space in the luggage compartment
⇒ page 60.
– Release the fixture at the ends of the cross member by slightly
pulling up the securing screw .
– Position the cross member with the fixed part onto the right (in direc-
tion of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part onto the left
lashing eye.
– Secure the fixture to both sides and lock the fixing screws in
place.
– Tighten the fixing screws up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
WARNING
When transporting the bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the rear seats ⇒page 120, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats”.
Install bicycle carrier
– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member, after
pulling up the screw push the frame side rail (alu-part) towards the
cross member and screw the screw into the nut ⇒fig. 66.
– Slacken the screw on the moveable part of the bicycle carrier and
pull out, then position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on
bicycle size, into one of the three possible positions.
– Insert the screw into the desired position and tighten.
Fig. 65 Install cross member
AB
AC
AA
ABAC
AC
Fig. 66 Install bicycle carrier
AA
AA
AB
AB
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
– Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.
– Slacken the quick tension jack on th e fixing axle of the bicycle carrier
and adjust according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick
tension jack ⇒fig. 67.
– Fasten the removed front wheel with the fixing strap in the vehicle
interior so that it does not resu lt in any damage to the luggage
compartment, bicycle or the stored items.
Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brake, attach the wheel in such a way that the brake disc is opposite the frame.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap
– To slacken the rubber part of the cl amp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of
travel) as far as possible below the saddle rod and close the clamp
⇒ fig. 69.
Fig. 67 Put in the bicycle
Fig. 68 Fastening the front wheel
Fig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps
Fig. 70 Securing the bicycles with a strap
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