Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 32
Control elements for seat adjustment/controls for sports seat ad-
justment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever (in the middle area) 1
» Fig. 32
up and push the seat into the
desired position.
› Release the lever 1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
› To lift the seat, pull or pump the lever 2
» Fig. 32
upwards.
› To lower the seat, push or pump the lever 2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› Remove the load on the seat backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever 3
» Fig. 32 towards 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.
Ð
ä Front armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 33
Armrest/open storage compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Adjusting the height of the armrest
›
Lift the armrest right up and then move it back down.
› Move the armrest into one of the 5 locking positions.
Opening the storage compartment
› Press the button at the front of the armrest
» Fig. 33 – .
› Lift the lid of the storage box
» Fig. 33 – . Ð
ä
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Seats and Stowage
Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer
Technical requirements
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
On vehicles with a towing device, the ball rod is detachable and is stowed togeth-
er with separate operating instructions in the spare wheel well or in the compart-
ment for the spare wheel within the boot » page 145, Vehicle tool kit .
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
If a towing device is retrofitted, it must be completed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Note
If you have any questions, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner. ÐLoading a trailer
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises
the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination. Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a
“full load” » page 138 ,
Service life of tyres.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 164 , Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level. As the engine output drops at an increasing altitude due to the declin-
ing air pressure and therefore the climbing ability is also reduced, this means that
the maximum permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10 % for every fur-
ther increase of 1 000 m in height. The towed weight comprises the actual weight
of the (loaded) towing vehicle and the (loaded) trailer. Always drive particularly
carefully with the trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device
are merely test data for the towing device The vehicle-specific values are detailed
in the vehicle documents. WARNING
■ If the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the maximum per-
missible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer are exceeded this
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
■ Slipping loads can significantly affect the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination, causing accidents and serious injuries. Ð Towing a trailer
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The headlight settings must be checked before starting a journey with a coupled
trailer. If necessary, adjust the settings with the headlight beam adjust-
ment » page 36 , Headlamp range adjustment .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than the maximum permissible speed indi-
cated on the trailer. £
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Towing a trailer
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 129
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 11
Operation in winter De-icing windows 120
Diesel fuel 126
Vehicle battery 135
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 128
Warning lights 16
P
Paint see Paint damage 119
Paint damage 119
Parking Parking aid 74
Parking ticket holder 58
Passive Safety 91
Periodic wiping 40
Petrol refer to Fuel 125
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
Power steering 69
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
R
Radiator fan 131
Radio reception Aerial 120
Functional fault 120
Raise vehicle 148Rear mirror
Exterior mirror 42
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 64
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 124
Fuel 124
Regulation Headlamp range 36
Remote control 27
Synchronisation process 28
Remote control key Replacing the battery 24
Replacement of parts 144
Replacing bulbs 159
Fuses 156
Vehicle battery 136
Wiper blades 41, 42
Replenishing Coolant 131
Engine oil 129
Windscreen washer fluid 132
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 52
Roof rack system Roof load 52
Running in Brake pads 109
Engine 109
The first 1 500 km 109
Tyres 109
S
Safe securing system 26
Safety 91
Child safety 105
Child safety seats 105
Head restraints 46ISOFIX 107
TOP TETHER 108
Save electrical energy 110
Seat Adjusting 45
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 98
Seat belts 95
Cleaning 123
fastening and unfastening 97
Height adjustment 98
Seats folding forward 47
Head restraints 46
Heating 46
Selector lever see selector lever positions 80
Selector lever positions 80
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Steering wheel 69
Setting temperature Heating 60
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 110
Gearshift lever 74
Side airbag 101
Snow chains 143
Spare wheel 140
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 77
Starting engine 70
Jump-starting 152
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