Securing the loading floor in the raised positionFig. 88
Secured loading floor in the
raised position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 88.
›
Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 80 on
page 84.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor behind the rear back backrests.
›
Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 80 on page 84 as far as the
stop.
›
Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards » Fig. 88.
Removing and refitting carrier rails
Fig. 89
Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 88.
Removing
›
Slacken the check points
B
» Fig. 89 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or
a flat screwdriver.
›
Hold the carrier rail
A
in the front area and remove by pulling in the direction of
arrow
1
.
›
Hold the carrier rail
A
in the rear area and loosen and remove by pulling in the
direction of arrow
2
.
Install
›
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
›
Press the two securing points
B
» Fig. 89 on each carrier rail to the stop.
›
Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNINGPay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails
and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are
at risk.
89Seats and useful equipment
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheelFig. 90
Fold up the side panels of the variable loading floor / space under
the variable loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 88.
The sides of the variable loading floor can be folded in the direction of ar-row » Fig. 90 -
.
The room under the variable loading floor » Fig. 90
can be used to stow ob-
jects.
Note
If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage com-
partment can be installed.
Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Roof load
90WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – 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.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore 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 permissible total vehi-
cle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied with
the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, make sure that the tilted panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Roof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 90.
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.
90Using the system
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
Green box on the tow bar
Tow ball
The tow bar can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel compartment or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot » page 220, Vehicle tool kit .
Note
On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with a new one.
Setting the ready position
Fig. 127
Setting the ready position
Fig. 128
Ready position
1213First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
Always set the ready position before fitting the tow bar.
›
Turn the key
A
in direction of the arrow
1
to the stop » Fig. 127.
›
Hold the tow bar with your left hand.
›
Using your right hand, pull the handwheel
B
in the direction of the arrow
2
and drag in the direction of the arrow
3
to the stop.
The handwheel remains locked in this position.
Correctly adjusted standby position » Fig. 128 .
The key
C
is in the unlocked position and cannot be removed.
The locking balls
D
can be pushed fully into the tow bar.
The red marking
E
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the tow
bar.
There is a clear gap of approx. 5 mm
F
between the handwheel and the tow
bar.
The tow bar is now ready to be inserted into the mounting recess.
WARNINGIf the tow bar cannot be correctly placed in the ready position, then it must
not be used.
CAUTION
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the handwheel lock.
153Towing a trailer
Installing the ball rodFig. 129
Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 130
Locking the lock and removing the the key/replacing the lock cap
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 152.
›
Grip the cap on the rear bumper
B
» Fig. 129 at the handle
A
, release in the
direction of the arrow
1
and remove in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 126 on page 152 in a down-
wards direction.
›
Put the tow bar in the ready position » page 153.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 129 and insert into the mounting recess
in arrow direction
3
until you hear it click into place » .
The handwheel
C
» Fig. 129 returns automatically and rests on the tow bar » .
›Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key D
» Fig. 130 to the left in the direc-
tion of the arrow 4 to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of the ar-
row 5
.
›
Put the cap
E
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
6
» .
›
Check that the tow bar is securely attached » page 155.
WARNING■
When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
injuring fingers!■
When removing the cover for the mounting recess, watch out for your hand
coming into contact with the opening of the bumper - risk of injuring hand!
■
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
■
The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
■
If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
recess.
CAUTION
■ When removing the cover on the rear bumper, please note that there is a risk of
paint damage to the bumper or cover.■
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock – risk
of lock getting dirty.
Note
Store the cover for the rear bumper and the cover for the mounting recess in a
suitable location in the boot after removal.
154Driving
At the same time, the tow bar latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess » .›
Attach the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 126 on page 152 » .
›
Grip the cover on the rear bumper
E
» Fig. 133 at the handle
D
and position in
the direction of the arrow
6
on the checkmark underneath the upper edge of
the bumper.
›
Push this cover onto the lower edge and onto the two sides in the direction of the arrow
7
.
WARNING■ Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage on sudden braking, and could put the safety of the occupants at risk.■
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
CAUTION
■ If the handwheel is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to its
initial position when the tow bar is removed, and will rest on the tow bar and not
engage into the ready position. The tow bar will then need to be brought into this position before the next time it is fitted.■
The mounting recess must be closed with the cover following removal. This pre-
vents foreign bodies from getting into the mounting recess.
■
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the vehi-
cle tool kit.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing
the tow bar.
Use and care
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 152.
Close the mounting recess with the cover to prevent any dirt from getting in.
Always check the tow bar before hitching a trailer. Apply suitable grease where
necessary.
Use the protective cover when stowing away the tow bar, in order to stop the boot from getting dirty.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not re-
move any grease.
Trailer
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
156
Driving with a trailer
157
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
158
Anti-theft alarm system
159WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 156.
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.
156Driving
Belt height adjustment on the front seatsFig. 140
Front seat: Seat belt height ad-
juster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 164.
The seat belt height adjuster makes it possible to adjust the routing of the front
seat belts in the area of the shoulder to the body size.
›
Press the height adjuster and move up or down in the desired direc- tion » Fig. 140 .
›
Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has cor-
rectly locked in place.
Seat belt for the rear middle seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 164.
The seat belt for the rear middle seat is anchored in the area of the boot on the
left side of the headliner.
Fasten
›
Pull the belt with both lock tongues out of the headliner mount.
›
Insert the lock tongue at the end of the belt into the belt buckle on the left side
until it is heard to lock in place.
›
Pull the second lock tongue, which is moveable on the seat belt, over the chest
and insert it into the belt buckle on the right side until it is heard to lock in place.
›
Pull on the seat belt to check that both lock tongues are securely engaged inthe locks.
The belt tongues for the rear middle seat are shaped differently so that they only
fit into the correct belt buckle. If you are not able to insert a lock tongue into the
wrong belt lock you probably tried to put it into the wrong buckle.
Release›
Take off the safety belt in the reverse order to how you fasten it.
›
Guide the belt back by hand so that the webbing rolls up easily, the seat belt is not twisted and the trim panel is not damaged.
WARNING■ After releasing the seat belt hold it tight and let it slowly reel up until both
lock tongues lock into the headliner mount and are secured with a magnet -
there is a risk of injury.■
Never unlock both lock tongues simultaneously.
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Intertia reel
167
Belt tensioners
168
Intertia reel
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 167.
Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pullingsharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel.
The belts also lock when full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving
downhill and when cornering.
167Seat belts
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
Service intervals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of service intervals
182
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
183
Variable service interval QI6
183
Information about the ŠKODA service
183
The service interval display in the instrument cluster will remind you to carry out
every service stipulated by the manufacturer at the right time in order to prevent you from forgetting any.
Timely and proper performance of servicing works is one of the requirements for the settlement of potential warranty claims.
The completion of services can be verified by the validated service certificate andthe corresponding receipts.
The specified service intervals are tailored to normal operating conditions.
In the case of difficult operating conditions, it is necessary to have some service
work performed before the date of the next service or between the specified
service intervals. This applies mainly to the cleaning or the replacement of the air
filter insert in regions with heavy dust pollution as well as checking and replacing
the toothed belt, but also to vehicles with diesel particle filters, which can put
greater strain on the engine oil.
Difficult operating conditions
› Sulphur-containing diesel fuel.
› Frequent short trips.
› Longer periods of engine idling (e.g. taxis).
› Operation in areas with heavy dust pollution.
› Frequent trailer operation.
›
Predominantly stop-and-go traffic as is often the case in city driving, for exam-
ple.
› Operation predominantly during winter.
A service consultant at the specialist garage will tell you whether the operating conditions of your vehicle may make it necessary for service work to be carried
out between the normal service intervals.
Different service charges may apply from the particular scope of work required,
depending on the vehicle type and equipment and the status of your vehicle.
Note
■ The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including
changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless stated otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO a.s. warranty terms or other agreements.■
You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular service
work by the specialist garage.
Overview of service intervals
Fig. 154
Vehicle data sticker: Service in-
terval
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 182.
The service interval specified by the manufacturer is indicated on the vehicle data
sticker » Fig. 154 under the floor covering in the boot.
One of the following service intervals applies for your vehicle:
› Fixed service interval QI1.
› Fixed service interval QI2.
› Fixed service interval QI3.
› Fixed service interval QI4.
› Variable service interval QI6.
182General Maintenance