Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
12
Driving safety
12
This section of the manual includes important information on the subject of
passive safety. We have combined everything here which you should be famili-
ar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and any-
thing similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the following chapters
of this Owner´s Manual. The Owner´s Manual should therefore always be in
the vehicle.
Before setting off
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 function of the lighting and turn signal systems.
▶ Check the function of the wipers and check the wiper blades for wear. Check
the windscreen 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 level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children by using a suitable child seat » page 23, Transporting chil-
dren safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Instruct your passengers to assume the
correct seated position » page 12, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
In the interests of traffic safety, the following information 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 or drugs).
▶ 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:
Driver’s correct seated position
13
Adjusting the steering wheel position
13
Passenger’s correct seating position
14
Passengers’ correct seating position on the rear seats
14
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 part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the 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 cushion.
12Safety
WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 304.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor.
■
Carefully release the frozen-on windscreen wiper blades from the wind-
screen and remove snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is the risk of damaging the
windscreen with the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded down - there is the danger of damaging the bonnet by the windscreen
wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle five times. Thereafter, the wipers will stop to prevent them be-
coming damaged. Turn on the wipers again only after the obstacle has been
removed.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper
blades.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.
Front wipers and washersFig. 65
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system at the front
Read and observe and on page 74 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 65
Fast disk wiping Slow disk wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wipe of the windscreen
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single windscreen wipe (sprung position)
Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position
- by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
Spraying and wiping the window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic windscreen wiping during rain can be activated/ deactivated in
the Infotainment menu
→
→
Mirrors and wipers
.
A74Operation
CAUTIONRefill only operating fluids of the correct specification - danger of damaging
the vehicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
Open the bonnet and close
Fig. 329
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Open flap
›
Make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are not folded away from the
windscreen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking lever below the dashboard in
the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 329 .
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
and the bonnet is un-
locked.
›
Hold the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.
Close the bonnet lid
›
Pull the bonnet lid down far enough to overcome the force of the pressur-
ised gas spring.
›
From around 20 cm, lightly push the bonnet lid closed until it securely engag-
es.
If the bonnet lid is not properly closed, the display of the instrument cluster
will show this.
WARNING■ Never drive if the bonnet is open - could cause an accident!■Make sure that when closing the engine compartment lid, no body parts
are crushed - there is danger of injury!
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 330
Arrangement example in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 278 first.
Coolant expansion reservoir
282
Engine oil dipstick
281
Engine oil filler opening
281
Brake fluid reservoir
282
Vehicle battery
283
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
280ABCDEF279Inspecting and replenishing
ChangingBatteries for the removable light302
Battery300, 301
Wheels291
Windscreen wiper blades304
Changing a wheel291
Changing gear Selector lever
210
Tiptronic211
Charging a vehicle battery284
Check Brake fluid
282
Engine oil281
Oil level281
Checking Battery status
284
Coolant282
Checks Statutory checks
266
Children and safety23
Child safety lock56
Child seat23
Classification26
I-Size28
Installation location26, 27, 28
ISOFIX27
on the front passenger seat24, 25
TOP TETHER28
Cigarette lighter99
Cleaning the vehicle Interior
273
Outside271
Washing270
Climatronic109
air distribution control113
Automatic operation112
Operate in Infotainment112
Operating elements110
Clock change display
125
Clothes hook94
Cockpit31
Lighting71
Columbus external module
123
infotainment Description121
Comfort flashing67
COMING HOME69
Compartments87
Compatible sources DVD video
154
Pictures152
Component protection267
Computer see multifunction display
46
Conditions for pairing160
Conference call167
Configuration wizard126
Connection with the infotainment Hotspot170
Connect to the hotspot of the external device170
Coolant281
Checking282
Refilling282
Temperature display32
Warning light39
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
69
Correct routing of seat belt
16
Correct seated position12
Correct seating position14
Crew Protect Assist253
Cruise control240
Cruise Control System239
Cup holders90
D
DAB
141, 142
additional information141
Radio Text and images presentation141
set to134, 140
DAB Slideshow141
Data Connection Carstick
171
connection171
Internet171
rSAP171
SIM card171
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS171
Data roaming132
Data transfer of external devices127
Date131, 138
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
66
Daytime running lights66
Dazzle73
DCC42, 251
De-icing the windscreen and rear window72
Deactivation Airbag
22
default settings201
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
59
Delete destination192
Demo mode138, 193
Descent Control System42
Destination Enter destination using the address
183
Favourite192
final destinations184
Home address185
Image with GPS189
Memory192
Destination details192
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Radio station143
Preset buttons143
Radio station logos143
Update133
radio stations Select channels and search
142
Raising the vehicle295
Rear fog light69
Warning light36
Rear seats80
Rear traffic alert224
Rear Traffic Alert Activation / deactivation
226
Malfunctions226
Operation225
Rear View Camera227
Rear view mirror75
Rear window - heating72
Record waypoints197
Refill Windscreen washer fluid
280
refilling AdBlue
277
Refilling Coolant
282
Engine oil281
Reflective vest290
Refuelling275
Fuel275
Register online services ŠKODA Connect133, 139
Regulation Headlight beam
66
Remote control Changing battery
300
Synchronisation process57
Unlocking/locking52
Remote transfer of SIM data163
Removable light106
Changing batteries302
Removable through-loading bag95
Repairs and technical alterations266
Replace Battery
301
Replacing Bulbs
308
Fuses305
Windscreen wiper blades304
Reset counter for distance driven (trip)43
restaurant184
Reversible belt tensioners18
Rims285
Road Signs infotainment display
191
Roller blind See luggage compartment cover
103
Roof Load
108
Roof racks108
route new route
196
Online Route Import196
route list196
Route192
Store route194
Route calculation192
Trailer towing193
Route details194
Route information194
route list196
Route options136
rSAP163
Data Connection171
Run-in Engine
212
Running in Brake pads
206
Tyres285
S
SafeLock
54
Safe removal of the data source132, 139
Safety12
Airbag19
Child safety23
Child seats23
Correct seated position12
Headrests83
I-Size28
ISOFIX27
TOP TETHER28
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
54
Save radio Save channel
143
Saving electrical energy212
Saving fuel212
Screen see Infotainment screen
123
Screen display124
SD card148
Safe removal139
search aim
182
Gas station184
Online goals182
parking spot184
restaurant184
Seat belt height adjustment
16
Warning light35, 39
Seat belts15
Belt tensioners18
fastening and unfastening17
Inertia reels18
Seat electrical adjustment78
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Wheels285
Changing291
Full trim293
Load Index288
Snow chains289
Speed symbol288
Tyre age285
Tyre damage285
Tyre pressure286
Tyre storage285
Unidirectional tires286
Winter tyres288
Window operation
61
Window convenience operation63
Window operation61
Windscreen - heating72
Windscreen washer fluid Refill
280
Warning light41
Windscreen washing systems73
Windscreen wipers and washers73
Activation74
Replacing the windscreen wiper blade304
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades304
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 304
Winter operation
288
All season tyres288
Car battery284
Diesel fuel276
Snow chains289
Winter tyres288
Winter tyres288
Wipers and washer Warning light for windscreen washer fluid level 41
Wipers and washers Actuate
75
Refill fluid280
Wipers and Washers automatic rear window wiper
75
Wiping interval74
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS170
client170
Data Connection171
Hotspot170
wireless Internet Hotspot170
Wireless Internet Hotspot set to
132
Wizard for blind spot monitoring224
Driving situations and warnings225
Operation225
WLAN149
WPS132
WLAN client170
set to132
WPS132
X
XDS
217
Other Characters
ŠKODA Connect
117
register133, 139
services Manager133, 139
set to133, 139
ŠKODA Connect Portal117
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