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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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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 forw
ard 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 235, fig. 210
.
Lashing eyesEyes 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. 89 Luggage compart- ment: Lashing eyes
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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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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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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 tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.Remove variable* loading floor
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. You can remove the variable loading floor if necessary. – Unlock the loading floor by turning the safety eyes to the left by
approx. 90°
⇒
fig. 96
.
– Fold together the loading 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. 97
.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rail and the variable loading floor are correc
tly fastened. If this is not the case,
there is risk of injury for the occupants.
Note
The maximum load of the variable loading floor is 75°kg.Divide the luggage compartmen
t with variable loading floor*
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
Fig. 96 Luggage compart- ment: remove variable loading floorFig. 97 Luggage compart-ment: Install carrier rails
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Fig. 98 Luggage compart-ment: Separation of the luggage compartment
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– 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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•
You must on no account exceed the
permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gros
s weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!•
Please note that the handling prop
erties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to th
e specific circumstances.
Cup holderCup holder in front centre consoleYou can place two cups or beve
rage cans into
the recesses
⇒fig. 100
.
On vehicles which are fitted with a cove
r for cup holders*, you can cover the cup
holder by pulling at the handle .
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into
the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured
by them in the even
t of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup hold
er while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.Cup holder in the armrest of the rear seats*
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 100 Front centre console: Cup holder
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Fig. 101 Armrest of rear seats: Cup holder
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You can place two cups into the cup holder. – If you press on the face end of the armrest in the direction of arrow
⇒
page 92, fig. 101
, the cup holder comes out.
– In order to slide the cup holder in
again, press the middle part of the
cup holder
⇒
page 93, fig. 102
and slide it into the armrest.
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into
the cup holder while the car is
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!•
Do not use any cups or beakers which
are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured
by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
•
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.•
Before raising the armrest, first of all slide in the cup holder.
Note holderThe note holder is designed
e.g. for attaching a car park
ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be
removed
before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.AshtrayFront ashtray*
Fig. 102 Armrest of rear seats: Insert cup holder
Fig. 103 Windscreen: Note holderFig. 104 Centre console: Front ashtray
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