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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Seats and StowageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of differ
ent settings and can thus be matched to
the physical characteristics of the driver
and front passenger. Correct adjustment of
the seats is particularly important for:•
safely and quickly reaching the controls,
•
a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
•
achieving the maximum protection offere
d by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING
•
Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the
vehicle.•
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened
⇒page 184, “Transporting children safely” with
a suitable restraint system.•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
Always keep your feet in the footwell
when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You will be exposed to increa
sed risk of injury if it becomes
necessary to apply the brake or in the ev
ent of an accident.
If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated
position!•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airb
ag system will not be able to prop-
erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.•
Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or
braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction –Pull the lever
⇒
fig. 73
up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
Adjusting height of seat* – Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 73 Controls at seat
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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.•
Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for exampl
e a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.•
Do not clean the seats moist
⇒page 216.
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.PedalsConcerning 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 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 compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease 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 85.
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 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
•
Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
WARNING (continued)
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On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air. At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting. The air inlet in the storage compar
tment is connected to position
 through
adjustment of the control dial for air
distribution. This po
sition causes the
maximum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary regulator position for the fan). You can use the storage compartment, for
example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should always be kept closed.
Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*A storage compartment* is located in the armrest. You open the compartment by pressing the button on the front side and raising the cover
⇒fig. 129
.
Storage compartment in rear centre console*The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert. – Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the
storage compartment in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 130
.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 129 Armrest of rear seats:
Fig. 130 Centre console at rear: Storage compartment
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Technical Data
Ignition lockPetrol engines - ignition switched off, engine
off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on - start engine Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition sw
itched off, engine off, the steering can
be locked. - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on•
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle batter
y will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position

To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until
the steering locking pin is heard to engage.
You should always lock the steering as
a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle
⇒
.
Position

Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into
this position, in order to
release the steering lock.
Position

The engine is started in this position. At
the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical compon
ents with major po
wer consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into
position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged. Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector lever is in position
P.
WARNING
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex- pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever into the position P). The steering lock
can engage immediately - risk of acci-
dent!•
Always withdraw the ignition key if
you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly
important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise star
t the engine or switch on electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Fig. 146 Ignition lock posi- tions
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Starting the engineGeneral You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.•
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position
P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox)
and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.•
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine which
means that the starter only has to crank the engine.•
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage
to the starter. The engine running noises ma
y louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine until oil pressure
can be built up in the hydraulic valve
clearance compensation. This is quite no
rmal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ... You can use the battery of anothe
r vehicle as a jump-start aid
⇒page 252.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-
starting distance must not be more than 50 metres
⇒page 256.
WARNING
•
Never run the engine in non ventilat
ed or enclosed areas. The exhaust
gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard!
Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-
sciousness and death.•
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution
•
The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is i
mmediately operated
after switching off the engine, the
starter or the engine can be damaged.
•
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its normal oper
ating temperature - risk of damaging the
engine!•
Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaus
t gas catalytic conver
ter should not be
tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehi
cle is standing. Drive off right away.
Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.Petrol enginesThese engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel/air mixture for every external air temperature.•
Do not operate accelerator befo
re and when starting engine.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.•
It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒page 258.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
It may be necessary, if the engine is
very hot
, to slightly depress the accelerator
after the engine has started.Diesel enginesGlow plug system Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside temper-ature. The preglow indicator light
 comes on after the igniti
on has been switched on.
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.•
You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light

has gone out.•
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is
at a normal operating temperature or if th
e outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine
right away
.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.•
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel
preglow system is defect if the engine
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
⇒page 258.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry It may take longer than normal to start the
engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.Switching off the engine– The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key from posi-
tion into
⇒
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.
WARNING
•
Never switch off the engine before the
vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent!•
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater
physical effort for braking is required
when engine is switched off. Because
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right
away at the end of yo
ur journey
after the
engine has been operated for a lengthy peri
od at high loads but should be allowed
it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes
. This prevents any accumulation of heat
when the engine is switched off.
Note
•
The radiator fan may conti
nue running for a further 10
minutes or
so after the
engine and the ignition have
been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the
coolant temperature rises because of an
accumulation of heat in the engine or
if the engine is warm and the engine
compartment is additionally
heated by strong sunlight.
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment
⇒page 225, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Shifting (manual gearbox)Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is
stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment be
fore engaging reverse gear in order to
avoid any shift noises.
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Fig. 147 The shift pattern: 5- speed or 6-speed manual gearbox
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The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni- tion is on.
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
•
One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The
pressure of the hand will be transferred to
the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This
can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.•
Depress the clutch pedal fully when chan
ging gears, in order to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage to the clutch.HandbrakeApplying the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
Releasing the handbrake – Pull the handbrake lever up slightly
and
at the same time
press in the
locking button
⇒
fig. 148
.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒
.
The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
the ignition is on. 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 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•
Please note that the handbrake must 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 the 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 the 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).
Fig. 148 Centre console: Handbrake
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people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Note
•
Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and
there is no obstacle close to your vehicle,
this indicates a system fault. The fault is
confirmed additionally
when the symbol flashes in the button
⇒page 128,
fig. 150
. 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.•
If the parking aid is activated and the se
lector lever of the automatic gearbox is
in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer move).Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20 mph), once it has been set, without you
having to depress the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range wh
ich is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine. The cruise co
ntrol system makes it possible - particu-
larly on long journeys - for you
to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
•
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or loose chippings) - risk of accident!
•
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.
Note
•
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Al
ways depress the clutch pedal if you
switch on the cruise control system when
the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the
engine can rev up unintentionally.•
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
on steep downhill sections. The weight of
the vehicle increases the speed at which
it travels. One should shift down in good
time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle
down by applying the foot brake.•
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with
an automatic gearbo
x to switch on the
cruise control system if the sele
ctor lever is in the position
P, N or R.
Storing a speedThe cruise control system is operat
ed by means of the switch and
rocker button in the left lever of the multi-functional switch. – Press the switch
⇒
fig. 152
into the position
ON
.
WARNING (continued)

AP
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 152 Operating lever: Rocker button and switch of cruise control system
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