Closing storage compartment›Open the cover to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards and againstthe direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 44 on page 65.
Opening air inlet
›
Pull the handle in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 67.
Closing air inlet
›
Push the shutter against the arrow direction until it stops » Fig. 67.
When the air vent is opened, the air flows into the stowage compartment with a
temperature corresponding to the control dial settings on the A/C unit, depending on the outer climate conditions.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position
through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This setting causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the inlet should al-
ways be kept closed.
Storage net in the front centre console
Fig. 68
Storage net
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 70.
Located on the center console on the passenger side, a storage net providing storage for cards, magazines, etc. is provided » Fig. 68 .
WARNINGOnly store soft objects with a total weight of 0.5 kg in the storage net. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects into the net – risk of net damage.
Compartment for glasses
Fig. 69
Opening the glasses storage box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 70.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 69 .
The box folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel » Fig. 69 the lid on the glasses storage box against the direction of the
arrow until it is heard to lock.
WARNING■ The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed!■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system! 77Seats and useful equipment
›Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.›Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets
» page 82.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object with a
weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 162, Correct seated position for
the passengers in the rear seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTIONPlease ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 213, Service life of tyres .
Fastening elements
Fig. 77
Fasteners: Version 1/version 2
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 81.
In the luggage compartment are some of the following fasteners » Fig. 77 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
Mounting bar with integrated hooks only for fixing mounting networks.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
ABC82Using the system
Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
92
Recirculation
93
Heating
94
Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
94
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
95
Using the air conditioning system economically
96
Operational problems
97
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met: The cooling system is switched on.The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during the
cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef- fect » page 93 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
Sensitive individuals may experience colds for the following reasons.
■ Long-term and non-uniform distribution of the air flow from the air outlet
nozzles (especially in the foot area).
■ Large temperature differences, such as when exiting the vehicle.
■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out
of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or leaves
to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air con-
ditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to en-
sure that the engine cools down.
Note
■ The exhaust air streams out through vents at the rear of the luggage compart-
ment.■
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year.
91Heating and air-conditioning
HeatingFig. 93
Heating: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 91.
Individual functions can be adjusted by turning the knob or switching or pressingthe respective button. When this function is switched on, the warning light illumi-
nates in the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 93 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature, turn to the
right: to increase the temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 4: the highest blower speed) Set the direction of the air outlet » page 92
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 55
Aux. heating on/off » page 98
Switch recirculation on/off » page 93
ABCAir conditioning (manual air conditioning)Fig. 94
The air conditioning system: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 91.
Individual functions can be adjusted by turning the knob or switching or pressing the respective button. When this function is switched on, the warning light illumi-
nates in the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 94 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature, turn to the
right: to increase the temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Fan out, stage 4: the highest blower speed) Set the direction of the air outlet » page 92
Switching the cooling system on/off Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 55
Aux. heating on/off » page 98
Switch recirculation on/off » page 93
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 64
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 64
ABC94Using the system
NoteThe warning light in the button lights after activation, even if not all of the
conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. By lighting up of the indicator light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling system
is signalled.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 95
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 91.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
Individual functions can be adjusted by turning the knob or switching or pressing the respective button. When this function is switched on, the warning light illumi-
nates in the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 95 :
Setting temperature
› for both sides (the indicator light in the button
not lit)
› for the left side (the indicator light in the button
lit)
Interior temperature sensor
depending on equipment:
›
Aux. heating on/off » page 98
›
Switching the windscreen heater on/off » page 55
Set the temperature for the right side (the indicator light in the button
lit)
Control the seat heater on the front left seat » page 64
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 64
Adjust the blower speed:
› + Increase speed
› - Reduce speed
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Automatic recirculation switch on or off » page 93
Switching the rear window heater on/off » page 55
Switching automatic mode on
Switching Climatronic system off »
Switching the cooling system on/off
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off. The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button
when the respec-
tive number of indicator lights come on.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains ac-tive whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is the outside tem-
perature.
Setting temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
Turning the rotary switch
A
» Fig. 95 and
D
to the left or the right will be re-
duced or increased temperature.
ABCD95Heating and air-conditioning
If the system does not recognise the command, it repeats the first part of thehelp thus enabling a new entry to be completed. After the 2nd error the systemrepeats the second part of the aid. After the 3rd failed attempt, the answer “ Can-
celled. ” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Storing voice recording for a contact
If automatic name recognition does not work reliably for some contacts, you can
choose to save your own voice tag for the contact in the Phone book - Voice tag -
Record menu item.
Your own voice tag can also be saved using the voice control in the FURTHER OP-
TIONS menu.
Multimedia
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Music playback via Bluetooth ®
113
Operating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering
wheel
113
AUX- and MDIinputs
115CD change115DVD-preinstallation116
Music playback via Bluetooth ®
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 113.
The universal telephone preinstallation makes it possible to play back music via
Bluetooth ®
from devices such as MP3 players, mobile phones or notebooks.
To ensure that music can be played via Bluetooth ®
, you must first pair the device
with the hands-free system in the Phone - Bluetooth - Media player menu.
The music playback process is performed on the connected device.
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II ensures that the music played back
via the hands-free system can be controlled with the remote control » page 112,
Voice commands - GSM II .
Note
The device being connected must support the Bluetooth ®
A2DP profile; refer to
the operating instructions for the relevant device being connected.
Operating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 100
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 113.
The multifunction steering wheel comprises buttons for setting the basic func-
tions for the factory-fitted radio and navigation system » Fig. 100.
The radio and navigation system can of course still be operated on the devices. A
description is included in the relevant operating instructions.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steeringwheel are illuminated.
The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio or navi- gation system.
The following functions can be completed by pressing or turning the buttons.
113Communication and multimedia
AUX- and MDIinputsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 113.
The AUX and MDI inputs are used to connect external audio sources (e.g. iPod ormp3 player) and to play back music from these devices via the factory-fitted radio
or navigation system.
The AUX input for external audio sources is located below the armrest of the
front seats and is marked with the 1)
symbol.
The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front center console and
has the identifier
» page 72 characterized.
For a description of use, refer to the operating instructions for the relevant radio or navigation system.
CD change
Fig. 101
The CD changer
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 113.
The CD changer for the radio and navigation system is located in the left side trim panel of the boot.
Inserting the CD›Touch the button C » Fig. 101 and guide the CD (compact disc) into the CD-caseB
. The CD is automatically loaded onto the lowest free position in the CD
changer. The indicator light in the corresponding button
D
stops flashing.
Filling the CD changer with CDs
›
Press and hold the button
C
» Fig. 101 for longer than 2 seconds and guide the
CDs one after the other (maximum 6 CDs) into the CD case
B
. The indicator
lights in the buttons
D
stop flashing.
Inserting a CD at a specific position
›
Press the button
C
» Fig. 101 . The indicator lights in the buttons
D
illuminate
the memory spaces that are already assigned and flash in the case of free mem-
ory spaces.
›
Touch the desired button
D
and guide the CD into the CD-case
B
.
Ejecting a CD
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 101 . For assigned memory spaces, the indicator lights
now illuminate in the buttons
D
.
›
Press the corresponding button
D
. The CD is ejected.
Ejecting all CDs
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 101 for more than 2 seconds. All CDs in the
CD-changer are ejected consecutively.
Note
■ Insert a CD, with the labelled side facing up, into the CD slot B » Fig. 101 until it
is automatically drawn in. The play function will start automatically.■
After loading a CD into the CD changer, wait until the indicator light of the cor-
responding button
D
is illuminated. Then the CD case
B
is free to load the next
CD.
■
If a position is selected, on which a CD is already located, this CD is ejected. Re-
move the ejected CD and load the desired CD.
1)
For vehicles with the navigation system Amundsen + the AUX input located on the front panel of the
navigation device » manual of the navigation system Amundsen + .
115Communication and multimedia
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshiftlever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mecha-nism to wear excessively.
Pedals
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 125.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond-
ing attachment points, may be used.
Only use factory-supplied footmats or footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original
Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNINGNo objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction or
limitation of pedal operation.
Automatic transmission
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
127
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
127
Starting-off and driving
128
Malfunction
128WARNING■ Do not depress the accelerator if changing the forward driving mode – risk
of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of an acci-
dent!
■
When the vehicle is stationery and the engine is running, you need to hold
the vehicle with the brake pedal in mode D, S or R. Even when the engine is
idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted – the vehicle
creeps.
CAUTION
■ If you moved the selector lever to mode N while driving, you need to release the
accelerator pedal and wait until the engine has reached its idling speed, before
you can move the selector lever to a forward driving mode again.■
At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lev-
er position P.
■
When trying to stop on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelera-
tor pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the se-
lector lever is in the position P.
126Driving