Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument Cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Indicator lights 18
Unlocking and locking 26
Vehicle key 26
Child safety lock 27
Central locking system 27
Remote control 30
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Boot lid 33
Electric power windows 34
Panoramic sliding roof 36
Lights and visibility 39
Lights 39
Interior light 46
Visibility 47
Windscreen wipers and washers 48
Rear window 52
Seats and Stowage 55
Front seats 55
Head restraints 59
Rear seats 60
Boot 62
Variable loading floor in the boot 66Variable loading floor with spare wheel 68
Roof rack system 68
Cup holder 69
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 71
Storage compartments 72
Through-loading bag 78
Clothes hooks 78
Parking ticket holder 79
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Air outlet vents 81
Heating 82
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 83
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 86
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 88
Starting-off and Driving 92
Starting and stopping the engine 92
Brakes and brake assist systems 94
OFF ROAD mode 98
Shifting (manual gearbox) 100
Pedals 100
Parking aid 100
Park assist 101
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
START/STOP 106
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 107
Automatic gearbox 109
Automatic gearbox 109
Communication 114
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 114
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 115Symbols in the information display 116
Phone Phonebook 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 119
Voice control 123
Multimedia 125
Safety
Passive Safety 128
General information 128
Correct seated position 129
Seat belts 132
Seat belts 132
Airbag system 137
Description of the airbag system 137
Front airbags 138
Driver’s knee airbag 139
Side airbags 140
Head airbags 141
Deactivating airbags 141
Transporting children safely 143
Child seat 143
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 146
The first 1 500 km 146
Catalytic converter 146
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Driving abroad 150
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 150
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Table of Contents
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ MFD » page 12
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone »
page 114
■ Aux. Heating » page 88
■ Assistants » page 41 » page 107
■ Vehicle status » page 17
■ Settings » page 16
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on.
The menu item Aux. heating is only displayed if a factory-fitted auxiliary heating
is installed.
The menu item Assistants is only displayed if the vehicle is fitted with cornering
lights or with fatigue detection. Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, these messages
must be confirmed with the button B
on the windscreen wiper lever or with the
adjustment wheel D
on the multifunction steering wheel to call up the main
menu.
■ If the information display is not activated at that moment, the menu always
shifts to one of the higher levels after approx. 10
seconds.
■ The operation of the factory-fitted radio or navigation system is described in
separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature. ÐSettings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be-
low the line.
ä The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ Language
■ MFD Data
■ Convenience
■ Lights & Vision
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Assistants
■ Alternative speed displayed
■ Service
■ Factory setting
■ Back
Select the menu item Back to return to one level higher in the menu.
Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Comfort
This is where the following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted:
Rain closing Switch on/off the function for automatically closing the
window and panoramic tilt/slide sunroof in a locked ve-
hicle when it starts raining
a)
. If the function is set and it
is not raining, the windows including the panoramic tilt/
slide sunroof will close automatically after approx.
12 hours.
Central locking Switch on/off the central locking and automatic locking
function.
ATA confirm Switch on/off the audible signal indicating activation of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Window op. Only convenience mode for the driver window or for all
of the windows can be adjusted here.
Mirror down Switch on/off the function for mirror lowering on the
front passenger side when engaging the reverse gear b)
. £ 16
Using the system
›
All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The boot lid is then unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is deactivated.
› The windows open while the key
is held in the unlock position.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with an
anti-theft alarm system » page 31.Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you must insert the key
into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking
the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm is trig-
gered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds. ÐLocking the vehicle with the key
› Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction
of travel (lock position) B
» Fig. 11
on page 28.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
› The windows and the panoramic sliding roof close while the key
is held in the
lock position.
› The safe securing system is immediately activated.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing. Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked. Ð Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 12
Centre console: Central locking
button
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the rocker switch » Fig. 12 without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid › Press the button in the area
» Fig. 12. The symbol in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
› Press the button in the area
» Fig. 12. The symbol in the button is no longer
illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
The central locking button can be used to control the convenience opening and
closing of the windows » page 36. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! £
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Unlocking and locking
Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
■ Before leaving the vehicle, check that all the windows, doors and the panoramic
sliding roof are closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully
operational. ■ Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles. ÐInterior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 14
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
› Switch off the ignition.
› Open the driver door.
› Press the button
» Fig. 14 on the centre column on the driver side, the sym-
bol that lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
› Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again automati-
cally the next time the car is locked. Note
■ Switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movements from (e.g. children or animals) within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or
towed. ■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses
storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle. Ð Emergency locking of the doors
Fig. 15
Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door. › Remove the panel A
» Fig. 15.
› Insert the key into the slot B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
› Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it no longer be opened from the outside. The door can be
unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside. Ð
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Closing
›
Lightly press the appropriate button
up and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
› Additionally, the window can be closed automatically (fully closed) by pulling
the button upwards to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop immediately. ÐForce limiter of the power windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by
several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10
seconds of the window being
moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-
moved, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not possible to
automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again. ÐWindow convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
The electrically powered windows can be opened and closed as follows when un-
locking and locking the vehicle.
Opening
›
Press and hold the unlock button
on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
› Press and hold he central locking button in the area of the symbol
.
ä
ä Closing
› Press and hold the lock button
on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
› Press and hold he central locking button in the area of the symbol
.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button. Ð Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window
was opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system
must be activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
› switch on the ignition;
› pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door to close the window;
› release the button;
› pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to
be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 36.Ð Panoramic sliding roof
Introductory information
The panoramic sliding roof with sun screen can only be operated with the rotary
switch when the ignition is switched on » Fig. 20 on page 37
. The control dial
has several positions.
The panoramic sliding roof or sun screen can still be opened, closed and tilted for
approx. 10 minutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of
the front doors is opened it is no longer possible to operate the panoramic sliding
roof and sun screen. £
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Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the slid-
ing/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be set to
the switch position A
» Fig. 20 on page 37
and pressed forward for about
10 seconds. ÐUsing the system
Fig. 20
Control dial for the panoramic
sliding roof
Comfort position
› Turn the switch to position C
» Fig. 20.
Open partially
› Turn the switch to a position in area D
» Fig. 20.
Open fully
› Turn the switch to position B
» Fig. 20 and hold it in this position (spring-ten-
sioned position).
Tilting and closing
› To tilt, press the switch on the recess in the direction of the roof.
› To close, press the switch on the recess down and then push it forwards.
Closing
› Turn the switch to position A
» Fig. 20.
Force limiter
The panoramic sliding roof is fitted with a force limiter. The panoramic sliding roof
stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because
there is something in the way (e.g. ice). The panoramic sliding roof can be fully
closed without a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess down and then
pushing it forward until the panoramic sliding roof is fully closed » . WARNING
Close the panoramic sliding roof carefully - risk of injury! CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the panoramic sliding roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism. Note
When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced. Ð Sunshade open/close
Fig. 21
Buttons for sun screen
The sun screen can be closed or opened separately using the buttons » Fig. 21.
Opening
› Briefly press the button E
» Fig. 21 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. 21 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. Ð
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Unlocking and locking
Convenience operation
You can also operate the panoramic sliding roof and the sun screen from the out-
side using the remote control key.
Closing
› Press and hold the lock button
on the remote control key.
The closing process stops immediately when one releases the button.
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. ÐEmergency operation
Fig. 22
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 74,
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. 22
. ›
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 38.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.
To activate the sun screen, press and hold the switch F
» Fig. 21 on page
37 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 37 or pushed
shut » page 37 . Only then is it possible to perform the activation. Ð38
Using the system
Variable loading floor with spare wheel
Use variable loading floor
Fig. 63
Fold the side parts of the loading floor/example for using the varia-
ble loading floor
You can fold down the side parts of the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage » Fig. 63. Note
■ If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed. ■ The variable loading floor with spare wheel can be secured in the raised posi-
tion in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel »
page 67,
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position .ÐRemovable storage box
Fig. 64
Boot: Storage box The storage box A
is housed under the variable loading floor. This can be re-
moved where necessary.
There is a storage space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage
box » page 190 , Vehicle tool kit . WARNING
The removable storage box must be located under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor. Ð Roof rack system
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Roof load 69
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! £
68 Using the system