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Activating daylight driving lights
–
Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel
⇒ page 182.
– Turn the light switch into position O ⇒ fig. 22 - left.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒ fig. 22 - right.
Deactivating daylight driving lights
– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒ fig. 22 - right.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights  or low beam  ⇒ fig. 22
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left.
Activating daylight driving lights on vehicles with “START-STOP”
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time
slide it to the top and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the activa-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
Deactivating daylight driving lights on vehicles with “START-STOP”
– Switch off the ignition.
– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel, at the same time
slide it to the bottom and hold it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition - wait until the left -turn signal light flashes 4x.
– Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds, which confirms the deactiva-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
– Release the turn signal light lever.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights, the
combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including the li-
cence plate light is used as daylight driving lights. In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights
also come on together with the separate lights for daylight driving lights when ac-
tivating the function daylight driving lights.
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Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with corner-
ing light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and
the steering angle.
If the warning light
 comes on while driving or after the ignition is switched on, a
fault is confirmed. WARNING
If there is a fault in the halogen projector headlights with cornering light func-
tion, the warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster. The halogen pro-
jector headlights with cornering light function are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traf-
fic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and
have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage. 
Tourist light Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode
“tourist light
”

is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met:
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial
for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position -, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
– Switch on the ignition.
Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
– Turn the light switch to the position  ⇒ page 41.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the
position R (automatic gearbox). £42
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Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position - to the
position 3 ⇒ page 44.
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met:
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in the position O), control dial
for the headlamp beam adjustment in the position 3, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the position N (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
– Switch on the ignition.
Up to 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on:
– Turn the light switch to the position  ⇒ page 41.
– Engage the reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever into the
position R (automatic gearbox).
– Turn the control dial for headlamp beam adjustment from the position 3 to the
position
- ⇒ page 44.
The adaptation of the halogen projector headlights must be performed as follows
⇒ page 140. Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for about 10
seconds each time the ignition is switched on. 
Fog lights  Fig. 23 Dash panel: Light switchSwitch on the front fog lamp
–
First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ 

fig. 23.
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent 1 .
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on ⇒ page 20. 
Fog lights with the function

“CORNER” The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a bet-
ter illumination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when
corning, parking etc.
The fog lights with the function “CORNER

” are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light 1)
in the following circumstances:
● the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
● the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
● Low beam switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “CORNER”

is confirmed by
the warning light  lighting up. Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function “CORNER” is not active. 
Rear fog light  Switching on the rear fog light
–
First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒ fig. 23
.
– Pull the light switch into position 2 . The fog lights light up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by turn-
ing the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the position 2 .
This switch does not have two positions, but only one position. £1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority. 43
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The turn signal
  and main beam lever The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and
off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
Fig. 26 Turn signal and main beam lever
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
Right  and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards A or downwards
B ⇒
 fig. 26 .
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn signal),
push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up
or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards in direction of arrow C .
– If you push the lever into the initial position in the direction of arrow D the
main beam is switched off.
Headlight flasher 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) - the
main beam and warning light  in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light 
– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switch-
ed on. Information concerning the function of the lights.
●
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The
corresponding warning light  or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
● The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
● The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched
on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if
the ignition is switched off.
● An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the ignition
lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is
closed. CAUTION
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other
road users. Note
● If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the
ignition, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
● Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems. 
Interior lighting Interior vehicle lighting - version 1 Fig. 27 Interior lighting - version 1
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Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
Fig. 32 Windscreen wiper lever
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ 
fig. 32 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position 4 .
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position 1 .
– Set with the switch A the desired break between the individual wiper
strokes.
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position 2 .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position 3 .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
5 , the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate. –
Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper contin-
ues for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6 ⇒ fig. 32, the
widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned posi-
tion 7 , the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
windscreen wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the period of spraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after
releasing it 6 .
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position 0 .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ig-
nition is switched on.
The rear window will be wiped again if the window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the ignition
is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page

163. WARNING
● Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibil-
ity and safe driving ⇒ 

page 49.
● Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
● In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all remove the ice
⇒ 

page 146 and then operate the windscreen wiper otherwise the wind-
screen wiper blades could be damaged. £48
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Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Basic information The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched
to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
●
safely and quickly reaching the controls;
● a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
● achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt for ad-
justing the seats. WARNING
● Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
● Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened ⇒ 
page 121, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
● The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position! WARNING (Continued)
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
● Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get be-
hind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
● Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! 
Adjusting the front seats - Variant 1 Fig. 37 Controls at seat
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever 1 ⇒
 fig. 37
up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Release the lever 1 and push the seat further until the lock is heard to en-
gage.
Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2 upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2 downwards.
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Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
–
Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the
handwheel 3 to adjust the angle of the backrest.
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 easily reached with slightly bent arms. WARNING
● 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 other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag sys-
tem - risk of injury! 
Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2 Fig. 38 Controls at seat
This front seat variant is only available in some countries.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever (in the middle section) 1 ⇒ fig. 38
up and push the seat into the
desired position.
– Release the lever 1 and push the seat further until the lock is heard to en-
gage. Adjusting height of seat
–
Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2 upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2 downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Remove the pressure of the backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever 3 to-
wards the rear and set the desired angle of the seat backrest with the back
– After releasing the lever 3 , the seat backrest will remain in the set position.
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 easily reached with slightly bent arms. WARNING
● 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 other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag sys-
tem - risk of injury! 
Head restraints Fig. 39 Head restraint: Adjusting/pulling out
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
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Install bicycle carrier
Fig. 57 Install bicycle carrier
– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member, after pulling up the
screw A ⇒ fig. 57 push the frame side rail (alu-part) towards the cross mem-
ber until the socket latches, and screw the screw A into the nut.
– Slacken the screw B and take it out of the moveable part of the fixture; posi-
tion the moveable part of the carrier, depending on bicycle size, into one of the
possible positions, so that it does not come in contact with the boot lid. We
recommend to place the moveable part of the fixture in such a position that
the holes are visible between the screw A and the moveable part.
– Insert the screw B into the desired position and tighten.
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier Fig. 58 Put in the bicycle/fastening the front wheel
–
Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle. –
Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixing axle of the bicycle carrier and ad-
just according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick tension jack
⇒ fig. 58 - left.
– Position the left pedal of the bicycle forward, in order to attach the front
wheel more easily.
– Slacken the screw A ⇒ fig. 57 and push the bicycle holder together with the
attached bicycle to the left (in the direction of the arrow), so that no collision
between the steering arm and the side window of the luggage compartment
can occur.
– Carefully guide the boot lid to the bottom without letting it go and at the same
time check if there is adequate room between the steering arm of the bicycle
and the window of the boot lid. If necessary adapt the position of the movea-
ble part of the bicycle carrier in such a way that no collision can occur
⇒ page 64 .
– It is best to push the removed front wheel between the crank of the left pedal
and the bicycle frame, attach it with a strap to the front fork ⇒ fig. 58
- right,
and/or to a fixing point.
– Make sure that it does not lead to damage of the trim panel of the luggage
compartment, the bicycle and the placed objects.
– Perform the installation of the second fixture and the attachment of the bicy-
cle analogously. WARNING
Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision be-
tween the steering arm and the side and/or rear window can occur. Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brake, attach the wheel in such a way that
the brake disc is opposite the frame. 64
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Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap
Fig. 59 Securing the bicycles with clamps/securing the bicycles with a strap
– To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other
and open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as
far as possible below the saddle support and close the clamp ⇒ fig. 59.
– When transporting two bicycles tension the strap ⇒ fig. 59
between the sad-
dles, by pushing the bicycles apart.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes behind the
rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and
then on the other side.
– If it is necessary, the position of the bicycles in the vehicle can be additionally
rectified. WARNING
● When transporting passengers and objects, which require the seats to be
folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported.
● Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision
between the steering arm and the rear window can occur. Roof rack
General information CAUTION
● Only use roof racks approved by ŠKODA.
● 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 not covered by the warranty
agreements. 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 slid-
ing/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
● Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load. For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. Note
If the vehicle (Estate) is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased
from the ŠKODA Original Accessories 
Attachment points for base roof carrier Fig. 60 Attachment points for base roof
carrier
Install
– Insert the attachment points of the roof rack into the mounts of the body so
that the pins of the attachment points grasp into the holes of the body. £ 65
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