Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Warning lights
14
Information system
23
Driver information system
23
Multifunction display (MFD)
25
MAXI DOT display
28
Service interval display
30
Unlocking and opening
32
Unlocking and locking
32
KESSY
38
Anti-theft alarm system
39
Luggage compartment lid
40
Electric power windows
41
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
44
Lights and visibility
47
Lights
47
Interior lights
53
Visibility
55
Windscreen wipers and washers
56
Rear mirror
58Seats and useful equipment61Front seats61
Front seat functions
64
Head restraints
66
Rear seats
67
Practical equipment
70
Luggage compartment
81
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
88
Roof rack system
90
Heating and air-conditioning
91
Heating, ventilation, cooling
91
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
97
Communication and multimedia
100
General information
100
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
103
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl
105
Wi-Fi
109
Voice control
110
Multimedia
113
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
117
Steering
117
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
118
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
120
Brakes
124
Manual gear changing and pedals
125
Automatic transmission
126
Running in
129
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
130
Water crossing and drive outside paved roads
134
Driving abroad
135Assist systems136Brake assist systems136
OFF ROAD-mode
138
Parking aid
140
Optical Parking Assist (Rear view camera)
141
Park assist
143
Cruise Control System
147
START-STOP
149
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
151
Towing a trailer
152
Towing device
152
Trailer
156
Safety
Passive Safety
160
General information
160
Correct seated position
161
Seat belts
164
Using seat belts
164
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
167
Airbag system
169
Description of the airbag system
169
Airbag overview
170
Deactivating airbags
175
Transporting children safely
177
Child seat
177
Fastening systems
180
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
182
Service intervals
182
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
184
Washing your car
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When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.WARNING■ Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle.
In an emergency, the windows will no longer be able to be opened from the
inside.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 43. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton)
S
» Fig. 21 on page 42 when children are
being transported on the rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 191 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the electrical
power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power window mechanism could be damaged.
■
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 43.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
The window lift system is equipped with protection against overheating. Repea-
ted opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to overheat. If
this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short time. You
will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating protection
has cooled down.
Opening/closing the window from the driver seatFig. 21
Buttons on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Buttons for the electrical power windows » Fig. 21 .
Button for power window of the driver's door
Button for power window of the front passenger door
Button for power window of the rear right door
Button for power window at the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the but- ton as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the
stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety pushbutton
S
» Fig. 21 . The buttons for the electrical power windows
in the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
ABCDS42Using the system
Switching on the low beam
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 51
Switching on the rear fog light » page 51
Headlight beam control
Turning the rotary switch B
» Fig. 25 from position to gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.■
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the ve-
hicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip- ped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
■
The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light goes out after the ignition key is removed.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi-
tions are met:
The light switch A
is in position or » Fig. 25 on page 47.
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push
down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push it
up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 29 , Settings .
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.48Using the system
Seats and useful equipment
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
62
Electric front seat adjustment
62
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
63
Memory function of the remote control key
63
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore children should
never be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 177, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
WARNING (Continued)■ The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 126. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi- tion!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat
backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat and
exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
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Manually adjusting the front seatsFig. 39
Control elements on the seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 39
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction Adjusting height of seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 39 in the direction of the arrow and push the seat in the
required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Push or pull the lever
B
» Fig. 39 repeatedly in the direction of one of the ar-
rows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Relieve any pressure from the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel
C
» Fig. 39 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 39 in the direction of one of the arrows.
ABCDElectric front seat adjustmentFig. 40
Control elements / adjusting the seat
Fig. 41
Setting: Seat back / lumbar support
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 61.
Image description » Fig. 40 and » Fig. 41
seat adjustment
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 40 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 40 .
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Set the height of the seat cushion›Push the switch A in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 40 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows » Fig. 41.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 41 .
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 41 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 63 or the remote control key » page 63.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 42
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 42 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 59.
›
Press the button SET
A
» Fig. 42 .
›Within 10 seconds after pressing the
SET button, press the desired memory
button B.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 42 .
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position or in right-hand drive to
the position » page 59 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 59.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
speed is less than 5 km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock.
›
Press and hold the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 42 for a short while.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat.
or
›
Press the button on the remote control key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side for
reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 61.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key (af-
terwards only as function of automatic storage).
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage.
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When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key each
time the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key,
the driver's seat and the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the
memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position
or in right-hand drive to
the position » page 59 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 59.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 42 on page 63. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
The seat and external mirror positions which are already saved in the memory
button are not saved in the memory of the key.
The seat can be adjusted to the required position if necessary » page 62.
After locking the vehicle, the current positions of the driver's seat and the exter-
nal mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A
» Fig. 42 on page 63. At the same time, press
the button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment›Press any button on the driver's seat.
or›
Press the button on the remote control key.
Front seat functions
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
64
Front armrest
65
Folding front passenger seat
66
Front seat heating
Fig. 43
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 43
Control the seat heater on the front left seat
Control the seat heater on the front right seat
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror po-
sition to the key.
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The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.›
Press the surfaces of the controller in the area of the symbol or » Fig. 43 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 3.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regula-
ted up to the switch-off.
The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illuminated indicator
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 194.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 210,
Automatic load deactivation .
Front armrestFig. 44
Adjust armrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting the height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 44 to one of the 4 fixed positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 44 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 76.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
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