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– Lever off the cover of the rechargeable ba
tteries with a narrow and pointed object
at the point of the lock-off clips page 70, fig. 58 .
– Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
– Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
– Insert the cover of the rechargeable batteries and press on it until it is heard to lock
in place.
WARNING
Pay particular attention when using the narrow and pointed object to change
the rechargeable batteries - risk of injury.
Caution
We recommend having the faulty rechargeab le batteries replaced by a specialist
garage. If the lamp is not corr ectly opened, it can be damaged.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
Pay attention to the correct polarity wh en replacing the rechargeable batteries.
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as the
original rechargeable batteries. If other ty pes of rechargeable batteries are used, the
power output can be reduced and it can lead to a malfunction of the lamp.
VisibilityWindscreen and rear window heaterFig. 59 Switch for windscreen heat er / switch for rear window heaterWindscreen heater*– You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch fig. 59
- left, the indicator light in th e switch comes on or goes out.Rear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
fig. 59 - right, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear wind ow heater only operates when the engine is running.
The windscreen and rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
page 199, “Saving electricity”.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the windscre en or rear window heater is switched
off automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
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The position and the shape of the switch for rear window heater can differ
depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle.
Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 60 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open the
cover in the direction of the arrow , the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner
switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed or
when you raise the sun visor.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Sun screen*The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover.Pulling out– Pull the sun screen at the handle fig. 61 and hang it in the magnetic brackets
.Folding– Take the sun screen out of the magnetic brackets and hold it at the handle
so that it can roll up slowly and without damage into the housing on the luggage
compartment cover.
Note
Do not place any objects which can react sens itively to influences of magnetic fields
(watches, electronics etc.) in the immediate area of the magnetic brackets. They can be
damaged by the magnetic field.
Fig. 60 Sun visor: Swivelling out - left /
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Attaching a wiper blade– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button .
– Check whether the wiper bl ade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
The same remarks apply here as for page 76.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorBasic setting– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.Dimming mirror– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror*Switching on the automatic dimming– Press the button fig. 66 - the warning light lights up.
Switching off the automatic dimming– Press again the button - the warning light goes out .
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on the bottom edge
of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged,
the mirror always moves back into the basic position.
Note
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear
window in the housing on the luggage compartment cover is not in use or the light
striking the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the exterior
mirror dimming is switched off.
Exterior mirrorYou can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*.The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and
at a speed of up to 15 km/h.
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rear-view mirror
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Fig. 67 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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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
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.
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.
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.
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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Folding the rear seats forwards (Combi)To enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear seats can be folded forwards page 85,
if necessary fold the seat cushions forwards.Folding the seat cushion forwards– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow fig. 74 and fold forwards in
direction of arrow .
Note
In order to achieve a loading space as horizo ntal as possible, the rear head restraints
can be removed before folding the seat backrests forwards. Store the removed head
restraints in such a way that th ey cannot be damaged or soiled.Rear seat armrest
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort fig. 75 .Seat heaters*Fig. 76 Dash panel: Regulator for front seat heating / rear centre console: Regulator for
heating the rear seatsYou can electrically heat the seat backrests and the surfaces of the front seats and the
two outer rear seats.
– You can switch on and regulate the seat heating of the driver or front passenger
seat by pressing the surface of the regulator at the point at which the symbol is
located
fig. 76 - left.
– You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left or right rear seats by pressing the regulator
fig. 76 - right.
– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity - 3rd stage, which is
indicated by the lighting up of the 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 illu-
minated warning lights in the switch.
– If you switch the heating to the highest intensity - 3rd stage, it is automatically switched over to the 2nd stage after 10 mi nutes (two warning lights light up in the
switch).
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Fig. 75 Rear seats: Armrest
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WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temp erature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend not to use the seat heating. Th is can lead to burns on the back, the
posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks 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 example 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 209.Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving 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 depressing of the peda l, 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 acceler-
ator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics 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 fixing net* page 88.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is trave lling 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 en ergy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the inju-
ries 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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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.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Fig. 84 Luggage compartment: foldable lugga ge compartment cover / removing foldable
luggage compartment coverPulling out– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover as far as the stop into the secured
position fig. 84 .Folding– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow fig. 84 , the cover rolls
up automatically into position . The cove r is fully rolled up by pressing once
again.Removing– The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport bulky goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow fig. 84
and taking it out by moving it in direction of arrow .
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.Automatic foldable luggage compartment cover* (Combi)
The automatic rolling up of the fo ldable luggage compartment cover
enables an easier entry in to the luggage compartment.– Open the boot lid. The foldable luggage compartment cover rolls up automatically
in the position page 91, fig. 84 .
– The cover rolls up fully by pressing the cover in the handle area in direction of
arrow .
When the boot lid is opened quickly, the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage
compartment cover is blocked for a delay time of approx. 2 seconds.
The function of the automatic rolling up of the foldable luggage compartment cover
can be activated/deactivated in the information display* in the menu:
SETUP
Autom. blindWARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
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– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out.Rear window heater– Press button . Further information page 71.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)– Press the button in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventil ation. Further information page 117.
The set temperature will be automatically maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating,
Extreme left position - full cooling,
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.Note
The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side windows.
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode page 113.
Set ClimaticRecommended settings of Climatic contro ls for the respective operating modes:
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