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Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
Structure of the Owner's Manual
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troductory information about the chapter content and, where appropri-
ate, information relevant to the whole chapter
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the Index at the end of the Owner's Manual.
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Units of measurement
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before every journey
10
Driving safety
10
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. Therefore, the Owner’s Manual should always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before every journey
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
▶ Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant levels.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle – risk of accident.
▶ Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 20, Transporting children
safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 10, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver
11
Adjusting the steering wheel position
11
Correct seating position for the front passenger
12
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
12
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
▶ Do not sit only on the front edge of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to one side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery. 
10Safety

Child safety and the side airbagFig. 13
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 20 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 13 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the
side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 13 -
 .
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
on page 20 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0up to 13 kg19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kg
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
Read and observe
on page 20 first.
Overview of the use of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupFront passenger seatRear seatsExternalRear seat center0
up to 10 kgUUU0
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUUGroupFront passenger seatRear seatsExternalRear seat center2
15-25 kgUUU a)3
22-36 kgUUU a)a)
If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.
“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed for fastening onthe seat with the seat belt.
U22Safety

Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
76
Fixing nets
76
Multifunction pocket
77
Hooks
77
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
77
Luggage compartment cover
78
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
78
Roll-up cover
79
Net partition
79
Storage compartments under the floor
80
Cargo elements
80
Flexible storage compartment
80
Class N1 vehicles
80
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
75Transport of cargo

Multifunction pocketFig. 92
Securing the multifunction pock-
et
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The pocket » Fig. 92 can be secured to the fastening elements
A
,
B
and
C
» Fig. 89 on page 76 .
The maximum permissible load for the bag attached to fastening elements is 3
kg.
Note
In vehicles with a variable loading floor, it is not possible to secure the bag to
the fastening elements.
Hooks
Fig. 93
Hooks
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
A hook for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., is provided on each side of the luggage compartment » Fig. 93.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
CAUTION■ Place the item of luggage suspended from a hook, if possible, in the storage
compartment B » Fig. 94 on page 77 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging
the storage compartment cover.■
If an item of luggage weighing more than 2.5 kg is suspended on the hook,
then we recommend removing the storage compartment cover
B
» Fig. 94 on
page 77 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging the storage compartment cov-
er.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Fig. 94
Storage compartments
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The integrated storage compartment
A
» Fig. 94 is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 1.5 kg in total.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 2.5
kg. in weight in total.
The armrest can be removed in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION
When handling the cover of the storage compartment B, ensure that this or
the luggage compartment trim is not damaged.77Transport of cargo

Luggage compartment coverFig. 95
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 95 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
The cover can be removed from the vehicle and stowed behind the rear seat
backrests if required » Fig. 96 on page 78 .
The maximum permissible load of the cover is 1 kg.
Removing
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 95 .
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Position the fixtures
D
on the cover over the studs
C
» Fig. 95 .
›
Press both sides onto the upper side of the cover near the studs
C
. The fix-
ture
B
must lock into place on the studs
C
on both sides of the luggage
compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision!CAUTION■ Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 96
Luggage compartment cover: stowed behind the rear seats/in the
lower position
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrests can be stor-ed » Fig. 96 -
or in the lower position » Fig. 96 - 
.
Store cover in the lower position
›
Press the top of the cover in the arrow direction » Fig. 96 - 
.
In the front area, slots
B
» Fig. 95 on page 78 on the cover must be fully en-
gaged with the bolts on the side trim. In the back, the cover must be secured
at both ends under the latching.
In the lower position, the cover is designed for storing small objects up to a
weight of 2.5 kg in total.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision!78Operation

Storage compartments under the floorFig. 99
Fold the floor back / storage compartment under the floor
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The storage compartment
A
is located under the floor of the luggage com-
partment » Fig. 99.
›
Lift the rear portion of the floor and fold forward in the direction of arrow
1
- .
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 15 kg.
in weight in total.
Cargo elements
Fig. 100
Removing cargo element/example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The cargo element is designed for attaching and securing objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
›
To use theCargoRemove element in the direction of arrow » Fig. 100 - 
.
›
Use thecargoelements to secure the load as close as possible to the rear
seats » Fig. 100 
.
›
After use, secure the cargoelements in their original position.
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 101
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on either side of the boot
» Fig. 101 .
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
›
To use ,insert the two ends of the storage compartment into the openings in
the side trim of the luggage compartment and push the shelf down to lock.
›
To Remove grasp the storage compartment at the top edges and remove by
pulling upwards and towards you.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load. 

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The attachment points A and B are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 110 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out in accordance
with the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.■Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
86
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
87
Climatronic - automatic operation
87
Recirculated air mode
88
Air outlet vents
88
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
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 works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 88.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner must be carried out by a
specialist company. 
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