
Opening
›
Briefly press the button E
» Fig. 28
to open fully.
› Press and hold the button E
to open in the desired position. The opening proc-
ess stops when one releases the button.
Closing
› Briefly press the button F
» Fig. 28
to close fully.
› Press and hold the button F
to close in the desired position. The closing proc-
ess stops when one releases the button. ÐConvenience operation
The panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen can also be operated from the out-
side using the remote control key or when using the KESSY system with the aid
of the sensor 1
» Fig. 13 on page 32.
Closing
› Hold down the lock button
on the remote control key, or when using the
KESSY system, keep your finger on the sensor 1
» Fig. 13 on page 32
.
After releasing the button, or lifting your finger off the sensor 1
when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
› Press and hold the unlock button
on the remote control key.
When closing or tilting the panoramic sliding roof, the sun screen is closed or
opened at the same time. Note
■ The force limiter also operates for convenience closing.
■ The panoramic sliding roof can only be tilted and not opened with the conven-
ience operating feature. Ð Emergency operation
Fig. 29
Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key
The panoramic sliding roof can be closed or opened manually if the system is faul-
ty. The emergency operation of the panoramic sliding roof is located underneath
the glasses storage box 1
» page 87,
Glasses storage box .
› Open the glasses storage box.
› Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the po-
sitions shown by the arrows 1
» Fig. 29.
› Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down and
turning the screwdriver.
› Insert an Allen key, SW 4, up to the stop into the opening 2
and close or open
the panoramic sliding roof.
› Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then
pushing the entire part upwards.
Have the fault rectified by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. Note
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to activate the roof » page 46.Ð Activation after the disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery
After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the panoramic sliding roof and
the sun screen must be activated.
To activate the panoramic sliding roof, press the switch on the recess down and
push it forward for approx. 10
seconds. £
46 Using the system

To activate the sun screen, press and hold the switch F
» Fig. 28 on page 45 for
approx. 10 seconds.
If the panoramic sliding roof or sun screen is not fully closed when disconnecting
and reconnecting the battery, they must first be closed » page 45 or pushed
shut » page 45. Only then is it possible to perform the activation. Ð 47
Unlocking and locking

Reading lights
›
Press switch
» Fig. 39 to switch the reading lights on or off. ÐRear interior light (Combi)
Fig. 40
Interior lights at the rear
Applies to vehicles with a panoramic sliding roof.
Switching on
› Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
» Fig. 40.
Switching off
› Press the cover glass in the area of the symbol
O.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Place the cover glass in the middle position
. ÐFront door warning light
Fig. 41
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 41.The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out
about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery
of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light. Ð Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or within 30
seconds of closing
all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. WARNING
If the entry light is on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns! Ð Boot light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10
minutes, the boot light switches off automatically. Ð
56 Using the system

Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 80
Rear seats: Net partition hous-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 79.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seats forward
» page 71.
› Open the rear right door.
› Push the net partition housing A
» Fig. 80 in the direction of the arrow 1
and
remove it from the mounts on the rear seats in the direction of the arrow 2
.
Install
› Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
› Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 80
as far as the stop.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. ÐRoof rack system
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points 82
Roof load 82
ä WARNING
■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached - risk of accident!
■ Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps. ■ Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■ The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! The style
of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances. ■ Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. ■ The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances - risk
of accident! CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by
ŠKODA.
■ If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
■ On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof or a panoramic sliding roof,
ensure that the opened sliding/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding roof does not
strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■ The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors. ■ Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■ Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load. For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. Ð
81
Seats and Stowage

Attachment points
Fig. 81
Attachment points for roof bars
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 81.
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the enclosed
instructions. Note
The figure only applies to Combi vehicles. ÐRoof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 81.
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.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions. Ð
ä
ä Cup holder
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Cup holder in front centre console 82
Cup holder in the rear armrest 83
WARNING
■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec-
trical components or seat upholstery.
■ Slide in the cup holder before raising the armrest. Ð Cup holder in front centre console
Fig. 82
Front centre console: Cup holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 82.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the recesses
» Fig. 82.£
ä
82 Using the system

Setting the air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 2 A B C 1 4
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
Automatically
switched on Do not switch on Open and align with the side
window
The fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
Switched off Briefly switch on
Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3
Switched off Do not switch on
Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3 Activated Briefly switch on
Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
Activated Do not switch on Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
Switched off Do not switch on
Openinga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside. Note
■ Controls A
, B
, C
and the button 1
and 4
» Fig. 108 on page 95
.
■ Air outlet vents 2 » Fig. 106 on page 94 .
■ We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 106 on page 94 in the
opened position. ÐRecirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on
› Press the button
4
» Fig. 108
on page
95 and the indicator light in the but-
ton illuminates. Switching off
› Press the button
again - the indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control C
» Fig. 108
on page
95 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button .
WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. Ð
96 Using the system

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introductory information
The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is
achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the air flow, the blower
stages and air distribution. The system also takes sunlight into account, which
eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The automatic
mode » page 98 ensures maximum well-being of the occupants at all times of
the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met:
› engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. +2 °C;
› AC 13
» Fig. 109 on page 97 switched on.
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year.
› Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
› Press the button
AUTO 8
» Fig. 109
on page 97.
› Move the air outlet vents
2 and 3 so that the air flow is directed slightly up-
wards.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air
blower is automatically switched over to
“solar mode” if the sun ray's are suffi-
cient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof de-
liver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh
air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 2 and 3 must be opened » Fig. 106
on page 94.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed. Note
■ We recommend that you have the Climatronic system cleaned by a
ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage once every year. ■ On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system, the
Climatronic information is also shown on their displays. This function can be
switched off, see operating instructions for the radio or navigation system. Ð Overview of the control elements
Fig. 109
Climatronic: Control elements
The buttons Defrost windscreen intensively Air flow to the windows
Air flow to head
Air flow in the footwell
Recirculated air mode
with air quality sensor
Rear window heater The buttons/control dial
Setting of the temperature for the left side, operation of the seat heating of
the left front seat
Automatic mode AUTO Switching off Climatronic
OFF £1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
97
The air conditioning system

Avoid short distances
Fig. 153
Principle sketch: Fuel consump-
tion in l/100 km at different tem-
peratures
Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. We therefore
recommend avoiding distances of less than 4 km if the engine is cold.
A cold engine consumes the most fuel immediately after the start. Fuel consump-
tion drops to 10 litres/100 km after just 1 kilometre. The consumption stabilises
once the engine and catalytic converter have reached their operating tempera-
ture.
An important factor in this connection is also the ambient temperature. The im-
age » Fig. 153 shows the different levels of fuel consumption after driving a cer-
tain distance at a temperature of +20 °C and a temperature of -10 °C. Your vehicle
has a higher fuel consumption in the winter than in the summer. ÐChecking tyre inflation pressures
Tyres which are correctly inflated save fuel.
Always ensure the tyre inflation pressure is correct. The rolling resistance will be
increased if the tyre filling pressure is too low. This will not only increase fuel con-
sumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will worsen.
Always check the tyre inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. ÐAvoid unnecessary ballast
Transporting ballast costs fuel.
Each kilogramme of weight increases the fuel consumption. It is worth checking
the boot to avoid transporting any unnecessary ballast. It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the ve-
hicle weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule of
thumb here is that an increase in weight of 100 kilograms will cause an increase
in fuel consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
At a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, your vehicle that is fitted with a roof rack cross
member without a load will use use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the
increased aerodynamic drag.
Ð Saving electricity
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical pow-
er. If more electrical components of the electrical system are switched on, more
fuel is needed to operate the alternator. We therefore recommend switching off
electrical components if these are no longer required. Ð Environmental compatibility
Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new
ŠKODA. Particular emphasis has been placed
on the following points:
Design measures
› Joints designed to be easily detached.
› Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
› Improved purity of different classes of materials.
› Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation 260.
› Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
› Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
› Reduced noise.
Choice of materials › Extensive use of recyclable material.
› Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
› No cadmium.
› No asbestos.
› Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture › Solvent-free cavity protection.
› Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer. £
161
Driving and the Environment