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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.
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.•
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 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 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 87.
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
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Fixing nets - Net programme*Fixing examples for fixing
net as vertical pocket
⇒page 88, fig. 90
, floor fixing net
and horizontal pocket
⇒fig. 91
.
The fixing nets* are stored in the right side storage compartment of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
The permissible load of the side 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 hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on both sides of the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 92
.
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
Fig. 90 Fixing net: Vertical pocketFig. 91 Fixing net: Floor fixing net and horizontal pocket
Fig. 92 Luggage compart-ment: folding hooksFig. 93 Luggage compart-ment: Fixing of the floor covering
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
A loop is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment
⇒fig. 93
. When
handling the spare whee
l, you can raise the floor covering and fix it on a hook at the
luggage compartment cover.Luggage net*The luggage net is designed for the tranportation of lighter objects.
WARNING
•
In the storage 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. 95
.
– 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 th
ere is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Fig. 94 Luggage compart- ment: Luggage net
Fig. 95 Removing the luggage compartment coverA1
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the
grooves
⇒
page 90, fig. 98
.
The roof rack*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle:•
A special roof luggage rack system was
developed for the vehicle, that is why
you should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.•
The base carrier is the basis for a comple
te roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.•
The basic version of the roof luggage ra
ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from th
e authorised Škoda Service Partners.
Caution
•
If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
any damage which may result to your ca
r is not covered by the warranty agree-
ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system.•
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.•
Ensure that the opened boot lid do
es not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Attachment pointsPerform the assembly and the disassembly according to the attached instructions.
Note
If you have any questions, plea
se contact a specialist garage.
Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis- sible roof load (including roof rack system) of
100 kg
and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicl
e should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th
e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capa
city. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
•
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
Fig. 99 Attachment points for base roof carrier
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Storage compartment on the driver's side– The storage compartment is opened by lifting the handle and folding
open in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 109
.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always
be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Storage compartment in front centre console
– Press on the lid at the point in direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 110
, the lid
slides in.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!Storage net on the front centre console*The storage net in the front center console
⇒fig. 111
is designed for the transport
of smaller objects.
WARNING
•
In the storage net you must only store objects (up to a total weight of 0,5
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.
Fig. 109 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's sideFig. 110 Front centre console: Storage compart-ment
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Fig. 111 Front centre console: Storage net
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
After folding open the armrest and the lid, an opening in the seat backrest becomes visible through which you can
push long objects e.g. skis etc.
You can fold open the armrest and the lid from the passenger or luggage compartment. Opening from passenger compartment – Fold the rear armrest downwards
⇒
page 85, fig. 86
.
– Pull the handle up to the stop in upward direction and fold open the
lid downwards
⇒
page 100, fig. 120
.
Opening from luggage compartment – Push the unlock button downwards
⇒
fig. 121
and fold the lid
(with armrest) to the front.
Closing – Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid
must click into place audibly.
Ensure that the armrest is always locked
into place after closin
g. You can recognize
this on the fact that the red field above the unlocking button of the luggage compartment is not visible.
Through-loading bag (Unibag)*Loading – Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. – Push the unlock button downwards
⇒
fig. 121
and fold the lid
(with armrest) to the front.
– Place the empty through-loading bag in such a way that the end of the
bag with the zip lies in the boot.
– Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot
⇒
.
Securing – Insert the securing belt of the through-loading bag into the middle
seat belt buckle
⇒
fig. 122
.
– Place the securing belt on ski sport articles in the middle between the
bindings
⇒
.
– Pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt .
Fig. 121 Luggage compart- ment: Unlock button
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Fig. 122 Attaching through-loading bag to middle seat belt buckle of rear seats
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Stowing – Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid
must click into place audibly. You can recognize this on the fact that the red field above the unlocking button of the luggage compart-ment is not visible
⇒
page 101, fig. 121
.
– Carefully fold the empty (dry) through-loading bag together, place it in
the luggage compartment and secure it to prevent it slipping.
WARNING
•
After placing items into the through-
loading bag, you must secure the
bag with the securing belt .•
The securing belt must hold the items tight.
•
Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the middle
between the bindings (see imprint on the through-loading bag).
Note
•
Place the skis with the tips facing the front, snowboards and ski sticks with the
tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.•
If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the bind-
ings are positioned at the same height.•
The through-loading bag must never be
folded together or stowed when
moist.
Side compartments*– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of
arrow
⇒
fig. 123
⇒
fig. 124
.
On some vehicles the battery is
located in the left compartment
⇒page 229. This
compartment is marked by the symbol
and can be opened by turning the locks
e.g with a coin or using a flat screwdriver. In the right compartment
⇒fig. 124
is located the CD changer*, the TV tuner* and
the first-aid box.
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Fig. 123 Luggage compart- ment: Left side compartmentFig. 124 Luggage compart-ment: Right side compart-ment
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
While connecting the mobile phone with the hands-free system by means of Blue- tooth
®, no other phone can be connected wi
th the hands-free system via Blue-
tooth
®.
Up to three mobile phones can be connect
ed to the hands-free system by means
of Bluetooth
®, whereby only one mobile phone can communicate via Bluetooth
®
with the hands-free system. If a fourth
mobile phone is connected to the hands-
free-system, then the telephone, which has not been used together with the hands-free-system for the longest period, is
disconnected by means of Bluetooth
®.
Establish Bluetooth
® connection
After switching on the ignition, the Blue
tooth connection is
automatically estab-
lished for the already adapted mobile phone
13). Check on the mobile unit if the
automatic connection
was established.
Disconnect Bluetooth
® connection
After withdrawing the ignition key, the Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
WARNING
•
Pay attention primarily to the traffic si
tuation! As the dr
iver you are fully
responsible for road safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time - risk of accident!•
In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth
® function of the handsfree-
system must be switched
off by a specialist garage!
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter
during the call can lead to interruption
of the connection. When taking out the
mobile phone, the connection to the
factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this
reduces the quality of the transmitting
and receiving signal. The charging of the
mobile phone battery is also interrupted.
Note
•
Not valid for all mobile phones which
enable a communication via Bluetooth
®.
You can ask at an authorised Škoda Service
Partner if your tele
phone is compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II.
•
Please operate your mobile phone exclus
ively with a suitable adapter in order
to keep a low radiation in the vehicle.•
Inserting the mobile phone into the adapter ensures an optimal sending and
receiving power and offers at the same ti
me the advantage of the battery charging.
•
Note that the range of the Bluetooth
® connection to the handsfree-system is
limited to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles between the devices and interferences with
other devices.
If your mobile phone is
e.g. in a jacket pocket, this can lead to
difficulties when establishing the Bluetooth
®
connection with the handsfree-
system or the data transfer.
Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter*Only one telephone mount* is factory-fitted. An adapter for the phone can be purchased from the Škoda original accessories. Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter – First of all push the adapter in the direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 153
up
to the stop into the mount. Press th
e adapter slightly downwards, until
it locks securely into position.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-
turer's instructions).
Fig. 153 Universal prepara- tion for the phone
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