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WARNING
•Only adjust the driver seat when the ve hicle 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switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave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.
•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.
Storing setting
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition. – Adjust the seat
⇒page 72.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 69.
–Press button SET ⇒fig. 64 .
– Press one of the memory buttons within 10 seconds after pressing the button SET - an acknowledgement signal confirms that the seat
setting is stored.
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position
 ⇒ page 69.
– Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒page 69.
– Take the vehicle out of gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual posi tion can be allocated to each of the three
memory buttons ⇒fig. 64 , that is three in total. After pressing the corre-
sponding memory button , the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically
moved into the positions which have been allocated to this button ⇒page 74.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at an y time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
Note
•When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memo ry button to each additional driver.
•Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
Fig. 64 Driver seat: Memory
buttons and SET button
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– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒page 75,
fig. 67 , press simultaneously the locking button into the opening
using a flat screwdriver with a width of maximum 5 mm and pull out
the head restraint.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the backrest of the seat far enough until you hear the locking button engage.
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!
•If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Rear seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding forwards
the rear backrests.
Folding the rear backrests forward
– Before folding the rear backrests forward, you must adapt the position of the front seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the
folded rear backrests.
9)
– Unlock the rear backrests by pressing the unlocking handle ⇒fig. 68 and fold completely forwards.
Fold the rear backrests back into position
– Install the head restraint in the slightly lifted rear seat backrest.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim
panel ⇒fig. 69 .
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat
backrest.
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Fig. 68 Unlock the seat back-
rest
9)If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints re-
moved before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in
such a way that they cannot be damaged or soiled. Please refer to the guidelines ⇒page 78.
Fig. 69 Lock the seat back-
rest
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– Make sure that the red pin is covered ⇒page 76, fig. 68 .
WARNING
•The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the rear backrests - they must be ready to use.
•The rear 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!
•Pay attention that the rear seat backresst are 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.
Rear seat armrest
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort ⇒fig. 70 .
Seat heaters*
You can heat the surfaces of the seat s and of the backrests of the front
seats and the two outer rear seats.
Front seats
– You can switch on and regulate the seat heating of the driver or front
passenger seat by pressing the surfac e of the regulator at the point at
which the symbol is located
 ⇒ fig. 71 .
– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity which
is indicated by the lighting up of the three warning lights in the switch.
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Fig. 70 Rear seats: Armrest
Fig. 71 Dash panel: Regu-
lator for front seat heating
Fig. 72 Centre console at
rear: Rotary controls for
heaters of rear seats
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– With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regulated up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is
indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
Rear seats
– You can switch on and adjust the he ating of the left and right seats by
pressing the switch
 ⇒ page 77, fig. 72.
– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity which is indicated by the lighting up of th e three warning lights in the switch.
– With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regulated up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is
indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
WARNING
If you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back,
the posterior and the legs which are diff icult to heal. If the seat heating is
used, we recommend to make regular br eaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can
recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who
can evaluate your specific condition.
Caution
•You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
•If items are fitted or are stored on the se ats e.g. a child seat or a pouch etc, do
not use the seat heating. A fault in the heat er elements of the seat heating can occur.
•Do not clean the seats moist ⇒page 202.
Note
•The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of sa ving on the battery capacity.
•If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Pedals
Concerning a secure depressi ng of the pedal, you should use only footmats from
the Škoda genuine accessories.
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 thei r 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.
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– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the safety net*
⇒page 79.
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 comp artment 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!
•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 permissi ble 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 222, fig. 195 .
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for lashing small objects.
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.
Fig. 73 Luggage compart-
ment: Lashing eyes
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Fixing nets - Net programme*
Fixing examples of the fixi ng net as vertical pocket ⇒fig. 74 and the fixing net as
horizontal pocket ⇒ fig. 75.
The fixing nets* are stored in the right side storage compartment of the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
The maximum permissable load of the si de nets is 3.5 kg. Heavy objects are
not secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Folding hooks
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided
on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒fig. 76 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
Fig. 74 Fixing net: Vertical
pocket
Fig. 75 Fixing net: Floor
fixing net and horizontal
pocket
Fig. 76 Luggage compart-
ment: folding hooks
Fig. 77 Luggage compart-
ment: Fixing of the floor
covering
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A loop is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment
⇒page 80,
fig. 77 . When handling the spare wheel, you ca n fix the raised floor covering on a
hook at the luggage compartment cover.
Luggage net*
The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
•In the luggage net you must only store objects (up to a total weight of 1.5
kg). Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury!
•No objects with sharp edges should be stored in the luggage net, because
they can damage the luggage net.
The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compar tment 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 straps on the boot lid ⇒fig. 79 .
– Place the cover on the side supports.
– Pull the cover out of the holder horizontally to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder and hanging the suppo rt straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat back-
rest.
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.
Fig. 78 Luggage compart-
ment: Luggage net
Fig. 79 Removing the
luggage compartment cover
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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
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
Remove raised floor*
The raised floor makes handling of bu lky items of luggage easier. You can
remove the raised floor if necessary.
– Unlock the floor by turning the safety eyes to the left by approx. 90° ⇒fig. 80 .
– Fold together the floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
– Unlock the carrier rail by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes to the right by approx. 90° ⇒fig. 81 .
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the raised floor that the carrier rail and the
raised floor are correctly fast ened. If this is not the case, there is risk of injury
for the occupants.
Note
The maximum load of the raised floor is 75 kg.
Separation of the luggage compartment with the aid of the raised
floor*
Fig. 80 Luggage compart-
ment: remove raised floor
Fig. 81 Luggage compart-
ment: Remove carrier rail
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Fig. 82 Luggage compart-
ment: Separation of the
luggage compartment
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