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– The middle seat backrest can be folded
page 74, “Folding rear seats forwards”
forwards and used as armres t or table with cup holder page 76, fig. 66 .
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods, then
make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can result in permanent
damage to the upholstery.Seat heating of the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats.Front 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. 67 .
– With one press, you can switch the heating to highest intensity 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.
WARNING
If, as an occupant, 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 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 ar e 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 197.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.
Fig. 67 Dash panel: Regulator for front
seat heating
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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 79.
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 se vere injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehi cle 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 ener gy, 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 fl ying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
WARNING
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes, e.g. with the fixing nets.
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an a ccident 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 deployed 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 driv ing must be adjusted accordingly.
The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward 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 permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load page 216.Vehicles of category N1On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing
set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Fastening elementsFig. 68 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements / attachment points and
fastening stripFixing eyes and fastening elements fig. 68 or fixing eyes and a fastening strip* are
fitted on both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 68 - right.
You can also attach the fixing nets*, for stowing small items of luggage, in the luggage
compartment on the fixing eyes and fastening elements or on the fixing eyes and the
fastening strip with integrated hook fig. 68 .
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
The load to be transported must be fixe d 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, inju ries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown
forward, always use suitable lashing st raps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
Folding hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 69 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 7.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines page 78.Fastening strip with moveable hook*Fig. 70 Luggage compartment: Fastening strip with moveable hook / remove hookA fastening strip is located on both sides of the luggage compartment with two move-
able hooks each, in order to attach small items of luggage, such as bags etc. fig. 70 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 7. 5 kg can be attached to each hook.
Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: folding
hooks
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Move the hook into another position
– Fold up the hook in direction of arrow page 79, fig. 70 until an angle of
approx. 45° is reached.
– Move the hook in direction of arrow page 79, fig. 70 into the desired position
and fold down the hook as far as the stop in direction of arrow .Remove the hook from the fastening strip– Fold the hook in direction of arrow until it slackens.Install the hook on the fastening strip– Position the hook on the fastening strip in the vertical position in direction of arrow and lightly press it on.
– Fold the hook down in opposite direct ion of the arrow until it locks fully.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines page 78.Fixing nets - Net programme*Fig. 71 Fixing net: double horizontal pock et, floor fixing net / double vertical pocketFixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net fig. 71
- left, and double vertical pocket fig. 71 - right.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 3.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk
of injury and net damage!
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edge s in the nets - risk of net damage.The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.The luggage compartment cover can be remo ved as required if one must transport
bulky goods.Removing the luggage compartment cover– Fold the seat backrests a little forward in order to facilitate the removal of the luggage compartment cover.
– Unhook the support straps fig. 72.
– Place the cover in th e horizontal position.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A4
Fig. 72 Removing the luggage compart-
ment cover
A1
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– Pull the luggage compartment cover out of the holders to the rear or press on
the bottom side of the luggage compartment cover in the front area.
– Fold the slackened front part of the luggage compartment cover over the head restraints of the rear seats.
– Slightly tilt the luggage compartment cover and remove it to the rear.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder and hanging the support straps on the boot lid.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
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.
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.Separation net*Fig. 73 Use of the separation net behind the rear seats / behind the front seats
Install the separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.Installing separation net– Remove the luggage compartment cover page 80.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount fig. 73 first on the one side and push the
cross rod forward. In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the fixing eyes behind the rear or front seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.Removing the separation net behind the rear seats– Slacken the bands on both side s and take off the carabines fig. 73 .
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side towards the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts .Packing separation net– Press the red button of the joint - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it.
– Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic ca rabines to the eyes on the left and right
luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the separation net be hind the rear seats with variable loading
floor* page 82 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats without variable
loading floor. Use the lower fixing eyes on th e carrier rails in order to attach the carab-
ines.
The opening fig. 73 in the separation net is designed to feed through the three-
point seat belt page 144.
A2
A2
A1
AB
AB
AC
AC
AB
AA
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Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*Remove variable loading floorFig. 74 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor / removeThe variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward. The
maximum permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.Removing the variable loading floor– You can fold together the loading floor by moving it in direction of arrow
fig. 74 .
– Raise the variable loading floor in direction of arrow fig. 74 .
– Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow fig. 74 .
– Pull the variable loading floor up and out in direction of arrow .
– The installation of the variable loading floor is carried out in the reverse order.Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position– Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow page 79, fig. 70 .
– Fold up the variable loading floor behind the seat backrests of the rear seats.
– Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow page 79, fig. 70 as far as the stop.
– Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and
the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at
risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed, no flexible storage compartment can be
installed.Remove carrier railsFig. 75 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points / remove carrier railsRemove carrier rails– Slacken the check points fig. 75 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a
flat screwdriver.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position fig. 75 and slacken it by pulling in the
direction of the arrow.
– Grasp the carrier rail at the position , slacken it by pulling in the direction of
the arrow and take it out.
– The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed in
the same way.
A1
A2
A3A4
A1
A3
AB
AA
A1
AA
A2
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Install carrier rails– Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press both check points on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and
the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherw ise the occupants are at
risk.Variable loading floor* with spare wheel*Use variable loading floorFig. 76 Luggage compartment: Fold the side parts of the loading floor / example for using the
variable loading floorThe variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward. The
maximum permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
You can fold down the side parts of the vari able loading floor in direction of arrow in
order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage fig. 76 .
Note
If the variable loading floor with spare wh eel* is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed.
The variable loading floor with spare wheel* can be secured in the raised position
in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel* page 82, “Secure
the variable loading floor in the raised position”.
Removeable storage boxThe storage box is housed under the variab le loading floor. If necessary, you can
remove it.
There is a space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box page 223.
WARNING
The removeable storage box must be lo cated under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Fig. 77 Luggage compartment: Storage
box
AA
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Roof rackRoof railPay 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 de veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
The basic version of the roof luggage ra ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the 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 car is no t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
On vehicles with a panorama roof, make su re that the tilted panorama roof does
not strike any items which are transported.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag resu lts in a higher fuel consumption.Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle 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 carr ying capacity. 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!
You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
Please note that the handling proper ties 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 an d the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Fig. 78 Roof rail
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