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Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position
  page 77, fig. 67 .
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possible in
the information display table on page 26 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror– Turn the rotary knob to position
. The movement of the mirror surface is identical
to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding in both exterior mirrors*– Turn the rotary knob to position
.
Folding exterior mirrors* using the key with radio remote control– If all the windows are clos ed, press the unlock button page 49, fig. 37 on the
radio remote control for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*
When the rotary knob is in position
  page 77, fig. 67 and the reverse gear is
engaged, the surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the
kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position
 and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exterior
mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored.
WARNING
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Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.
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Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.Note

Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
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You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
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Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
Exterior mirror with entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bo ttom edge of the exterior mirror.The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door. The
lighting goes out about 30 seconds after th e doors are closed or if the ignition is
switched on.
If the doors remain open, the lighting go es out automatically after about 10 minutes
provided the ignition is not switched on.Automatic dimming exterior mirror*The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the interior mirror. If the automatic
dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light
striking the mirror from the rear.
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Adjusting lumbar support*– Turn the lever until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat
upholstery in the area of your spine.
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easi ly reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
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Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!

Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead
to bruises or injuries.

The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
Adjusting front seats electrically*Adjusting seatsFig. 69 Side view: Controls for adju sting the seat / seat setting switchAdopt the correct seated position before setting page 80.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction– Press the switch fig. 69 forwards or backwards fig. 69 .Set the height of the seat cushion– Press the switch fig. 69 upwards or downwards.Adjust the angle of the seat cushion– Press the switch fig. 69 at the front fig. 69 or at the back .Adjusting the seat backrest– Press the switch fig. 69 in the direction of the desired setting.Adjusting lumbar support*– Press the switch fig. 69 at the front in order to enlarge the curvature of the
lumbar support.
– Press the switch rear in order to reduce the curvature of the lumbar support.
– Press the switch top in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support higher.
– Press the switch bottom in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support lower.
Switch is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
WARNING
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Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle 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 chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
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
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate di rection and continue with the adjustment
of the seat to the end.Storing settingStoring seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat page 81.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors page 77.
– Press button SET fig. 70 .
– 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 77.
– Engage the reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position page 77.
– 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. 70 , that is three in total. Af ter pressing the corresponding
memory button , the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically moved into the
positions which have been allocated to this button page 83.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
Note
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For safety reasons, it is not possible to store this position if the inclination angle of
the seat backrest is more than 102 ° in relation to the seat cushion.

When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
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Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.

Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side
for reversing.
Assigning the remote contro l key to the memory buttonsAssigning the remote control key to the memory buttonsAfter storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in order
to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 70 Driver seat: Memory buttons
and SET button
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– Press the unlock button
page 49, after the successful assignment an audible
signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory button which you have
selected.
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons on the KESSY*
systemOn vehicles which are equipped with the KESSY* system, the following procedure for
assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons exists for electrically adjust-
able front seats and mirrors*.
– Switch the ignition off within 10 seconds after storing the setting.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the unlock button on the remo te control key within 10 seconds.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
using the radio remote control, you have to assign the radio remote control to a
memory button in each case.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from an authorised Škoda
Service partner and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
Note

If the radio remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.

If you assign the radio remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a radio remote control, the ol d assignment is also replaced by a new
assignment in this case.
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The assignment of the radio remote co ntrol to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.

After the successful assignment, the turn si gnal lights flash and an audible signal
will sound as a confirmation. The setting is stored with the memory button which you
have selected.
Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons or
with the remote control*.Retrieving settings with memory buttons– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibilities:
– One-touch automatic memory: briefly press the desired memory button
 page 82, fig. 70 . The seat and exterior mirror are moved automatically into the
stored positions (this applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less
than 5 km/h).
– Memory keying : Press and hold the desired memory button pressed long
enough until the seat and the exterior mi rror are moved into the stored positions.Retrieving settings with remote control– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock
button of the radio remote control page 49 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
  page 77
before engaging the reverse gear.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position
 and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the
driver seat.
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press the button of the lighter fig. 101 or page 99, fig. 100.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.Using the socket– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING

Take care when using the cigarette ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.

The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damagi ng the power socket.
Note

Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!

Further information page 234.
Power socket in the luggage compartmentFig. 102 Luggage compartment: Power socket / luggage compartment: Power socket (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 102 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the co nnection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the
process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 100.
Further information page 234.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
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The prerequisite for the correct switching on of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating
and ventilation) according to the programmed
pre-set time is the correct setting of the
current time and the weekday page 118.
If the system is running, a wa rning light in the button for direct switching on/off of the
auxiliary heating lights up.
The running system deactivate s after expiration of the operating period or is deacti-
vated earlier by pressing the button for dire ct switching on/off of the auxiliary heating
 page 118.
A random pre-set time can be deactivated by selecting the menu point Deactivate in
the menu Activate.
After selecting the menu Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g in the menu Aux. heating , it is possible to
return to the factory setting.
Radio remote control
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be
switched on or off with the remote control.– For switching on, press the button .
– For switching off, press the button .
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote control. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car.
If the battery is properly charged, the effective range is up to 600 m. For switching on
or off the auxiliary heating, hold the remo te control vertically with the antenna 
fig. 124 towards the top. You must not cover over the antenna with the fingers or the
palm of the hand. Obstacles between the ra dio remote control and the vehicle, bad
weather conditions and a weaker batt ery can clearly reduce the range.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on or off with the radio remote control, if
the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control
The warning light in the radio remote control fig. 124 indicates after a keystroke if
the remote control signal was received by the auxiliary heating and if the battery is
adequately charged.
Caution
There are electronic components in the radio remote control, protect the remote
control against water, severe shocks and direct sun rays.
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Fig. 124 Auxiliary heating: Radio
remote control
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Display warning light
Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The ignition signal was not received.
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds.
The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or there
is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds.
The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switch-
ing on or off signal was received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red.
The battery is weak, however the switch-
ing on or off signal was not received.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds.
The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not
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
You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery 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 th e same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components wi th major power 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 r unning 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 (ignition
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 unexpected
locking of the steering wh eel - 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 imme diately - 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 start the engi ne or switch on electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
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.

Before starting, it is necessary to depres s the clutch pedal and to hold it pressed
until the engine starts. If you start the engi ne without depressing the clutch pedal, the
engine does not start and a message is shown in the display of the instrument cluster
to remind you of th e necessity to depress the clutch pedal.

Before starting the engine, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox with the
KESSY system*, it is necessary to depress th e brake pedal and to hold it pressed until
the engine starts. If you start the engine without depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and a message is shown in the display of the instrument cluster to
remind you of the necessity to depress the brake pedal.

Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter.
The engine running noises may 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 normal 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 241.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres.
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WARNING

Never run the engine in non ventilated 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 unconsciousness and
death.

Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution

The starter may only be operated (ignitio n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is immedi ately 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!
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Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter 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 vehicle is standing. Drive off right away. Through
this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emis-
sions 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 before 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 electric al fuel pump is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary page 246.

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 tempera-
ture.
The preglow indicator light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
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 the 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 246.

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 tu rning the ignition key into position
 page 121, fig. 126.
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