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Adjusting the seat backrestAdjust the angle of the seat backrest– Pull the lever fig. 51 and adjust the desired angle of the seat backrest.Folding seats forwardsFig. 52 Fold seat fully forwards / Secure folded forward seatsFold seats fully forwards and secure– Open the guide loop for the seat belt on th e side of the outer seats and put the belt
tongue into the opening on the respective side trim panel - safety holder.
– Move the seat as far as possible to the rear page 59.
– Pull the lever fig. 51 and fold the seat backrest fully fowards.
– Pull the lever fig. 52 up and then fold the seat fully forwards. – Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a guide rod of the
head restraint for the front seat fig. 52 on the right.
WARNING
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Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to
a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury as
soon as the vehicle starts off.
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If the seat is not in the rear end po sition, damage can occur to the locking
bolts if the seat is unlocked.Note
Please refer to the following guidelines page 111, “Correct seated position for the
occupants on the rear seats”.Removing seatsFig. 53 Unlocking the folded forward seat / carrying handle on the seat cushionUnlocking and removing seats– Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in the direction of arrow fig. 53 .
– Remove the seat with the carrying handle on the seat cushion fig. 53 on the
right.
Fig. 51 Adjusting the seat backrest
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Note
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The outer seats are not replac eable alternatively. In the rear area the left seat is
marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
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Please refer to the following guidelines page 111.
Adjusting seats in crosswise directionMoving seats in crosswise direction– Remove the middle seat page 60.
– Fold the outer seat forwards page 60 and lock it page 60, fig. 53 .
– Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle of the vehicle up to the stop.
– Lock the seat at the end of the guide fig. 54 .
Move seats into the initial positionLocking seats and folding back into position– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the seat fig. 54 .
Check for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal position until it is heard to lock. Check for yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
– Push the lever fig. 55 and fold the backrest back in to position. Check for yourself
that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder.
– Close the guide loop of the seat belt on the side of the outer seats until it is heard to lock.
WARNING
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The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
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The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
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When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever.
Fig. 54 Locking the seat
Fig. 55 Folding the seat backrest back
into position
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The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops next
to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seat.Folding table on the middle seat backrest*– The middle seat backrest can be folded page 60, “Folding seats forwards”
forwards and used as armres t or table with cup holder fig. 56 .
– You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses.
Note
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods, then
make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can result in permanent
damage to the upholstery.PedalsConcerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
Škoda genuine accessories.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
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Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
system.
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Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!

There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or acceler-
ator - risk of accident!
luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartmentPlease observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
your vehicle:
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net* page 63.
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is trave lling is in this case the more significant
factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an en ergy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the inju-
ries that can occur, if this “bullet” is fl ying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
Fig. 56 Rear seats: Armrest
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WARNING
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Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
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Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
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Please note that the handling properti es of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driv ing must be adjusted accordingly.
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The items carried in the luggage compar tment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip fo rward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
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When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing
the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats page 111, “Correct seated position fo r the occupants on the rear seats”.

If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure
maximum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
a folding back of the seat is prev ented in case of a rear collision.
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Never drive with the boot lid fully open ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
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Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment.Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note
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Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load page 173, fig. 143.
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The circulation of air in the vehicle help s to prevent the windows from misting up.
The used air streams out through the air venting slits which are located under the
bumper in the luggage compartment. Check fo r yourself that the air venting slits are
not covered.
Vehicles of category N1On vehicles of the category N1, which are no t fitted with a protective grille, a lashing
set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.Fastening elementsFixing eyes are located on th e sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be
loaded fig. 57 .
You can also attach fixing nets* to these fixing eyes for holding small objects.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
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If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju ries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown
Fig. 57 Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes and fastening elements
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forward, always use suitable lashing st raps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. Never attach a ch ild seat to the lashing eyes!Folding hooksFolding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment fig. 58 .
An item of luggage weighing up to 10 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNING
Please refer to the following guidelines page 62.
Fixing nets - Net programme*Fig. 59 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket , floor fixing net / double vertical pocketsFixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net fig. 59
and double vertical pockets fig. 59 on the right.
The fixing nets* and the installation inst ruction are located in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
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The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 1,5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk
of injury and net damage!
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The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.Caution
Do not place any objects with sharp edge s in the nets - risk of net damage.Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartmentYou can lean against the raised floor cover between the backrests of the rear seats and
the luggage compartment cover, as if one needs to reach the spare wheel*.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Luggage compartment: folding
hooks
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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.Fig. 60 Removal of the luggage compartmen t cover / Luggage compartment cover in the
lower positionThe luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
– Unhook the support straps fig. 60 .
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holder by pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to th e bottom side of the cover.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder and hanging the support straps on the boot lid.
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the
supporting elements fig. 60 on the right.
The procedure of installing or removing is identical.
The luggage compartment cover is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg.
in weight.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if th ere is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects
placed in this area can slip forward!Static separation net*Fig. 61 Use of the static separation net be hind the rear seats / behind the front seatsInstall the static separation net behind the front seats or the rear seats.Install the static separation net behind the rear seats– Remove the luggage compartment cover.
– Take the separation net out of the bag.
– Unfold both parts of the cross rod until they are heard to engage.
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– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push the cross rod
forward. In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount
 page 65, fig. 61 .
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the st rap into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and then on
the other side.Remove the static separation net behind the rear seats– Slacken the bands on both sides and take off the carabines page 65, fig. 61 .
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side towards
the rear.
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts .Pack static separation net– Press the red button of the joint - so that it releases.
– Put the separation net folded together in the bag and close it.
– Attach the bag with the aid of the plastic carabines to the eyes on the left and right luggage compartment trim panel.
Installing and removing the static se paration net behind the front seats page 65,
fig. 61 on the right is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats. Use the eyes
behind the front seats to attach the carabi nes. Remove the rear seats to enlarge the
luggage compartment.
Installing and removing the static separation net behind the rear seats with variable
loading floor*  page 66 is carried out analogously as behind the rear seats without
variable loading floor. Use the lower eyes at the fixing wedges on the front part of the
variable loading floor in or der to attach the carabines.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*Removing variable loading floorFig. 62 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor / removeThe variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.Removing the variable loading floor– Unhook the loops fig. 62 of the elastic partition out of the fixing points.
– Unlock the variable loading floor by turnin g the locking bolts by approx. 180° to
the left fig. 62 .
– You can fold together the variable loading floor by moving it in the direction of the
arrow.
– Lift up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow  fig. 62 and take out the
loading floor by pulling in direction of arrow fig. 62 .Installing the variable loading floor– Place the variable loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the variable loading floor.
– Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts fig. 62 by approx.
180° to the right.
– Attach the loops of the elastic partition to the fixing points.
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AC
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WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the ca rrier rails and the variable loading floor
are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed, no flexible storage compartment or fixing net*
can be installed.Remove carrier railsFig. 63 Luggage compartment: Slacken check points / remove carrier railsInstall carrier rails– Slacken the check point on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or a flat screw-
driver fig. 63 .
– Grasp the carrier rail fig. 63 on the right and take it out by pulling in direction
of arrow. The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be
removed in the same way.Install carrier rails– Position the carrier rails on the sides of the luggage compartment.
– Press the check point on each carrier rail up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the ca rrier rails and the variable loading floor
are correctly fixed, otherwis e the occupants are at risk.Take out lateral carrier rail and fixing wedgesFig. 64 Luggage compartment: Take out lateral carrier rail / Take out fixing wedgesRemove lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges– Grasp the lateral carrier rail fig. 64 and take it out by pulling in the direction of
arrow.
– Grasp the fixing wedge fig. 64 on the right and take it out by pulling in the direc-
tion of arrow. To remove the fixing wedge on the other side of the luggage
compartment, proceed in the same way.Install lateral carrier rail and fixing wedges– Position the fixing wedges at the attachme nt points and press these up to stop in
the direction of the luggage compartment sides.
– Insert the lateral carrier rail at an angle to the fixing wedges and press it up to the
stop.
– Check the attachment of the late ral carrier rail by pulling it.
AB
AA
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Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
– Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
fig. 65 .Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment*Install cross member– Remove the rear seats or fold the seats fully forwards, in order to make available
the necessary space in the luggage compartment page 60.
– Release the fixtures at the ends of the cross member by slightly pulling up the
securing screws . – Position the cross member with the fixed (not
pulled out) part onto the (in direction
of travel) right lashing eye and then the pull-out part onto the left lashing eye.
– Secure the fixture to both sides an d lock the fixing screws in place.
– Tighten the fixing screws up to the stop.
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
WARNING
When transporting the bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety
of the passengers transported on the rear seats page 111, “Correct seated
position for the occupants on the rear seats”.Install bicycle carrier– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member, after pulling up the
screw push the frame side rail (alu-part) towards the cross member and screw
the screw into the nut fig. 67 .
– Slacken the screw on the moveable part of the bicycle carrier and pull out, then
position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on bicycle size, into one of the
three possible positions.
– Insert the screw into the desired position and tighten.
Fig. 65 Divide the luggage compart-
mentFig. 66 Install cross member
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AC
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Fig. 67 Install bicycle carrier
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrierFig. 68 Put in the bicycle / fastening the front wheel– Remove the front wheel before putti ng the bicycle into the vehicle.
– Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixi ng axle of the bicycle carrier and adjust
according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick tension jack
 fig. 68 .
– Fasten the removed front wheel with the fixing strap in the vehicle interior so that it does not result in any damage to the luggage compartment, bicycle or the stored
items.
Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brak e, attach the wheel in such a way that the
brake disc is opposite the frame.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strapFig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps / with a strap– To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other and
open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as far as possible below the saddle rod and close the clamp fig. 69 .
– When transporting two bi cycles tension the strap fig. 69 between the saddle
rods.
– Hang the carabines at the ends of the strap into the lashing eyes behind the rear seats.
– Pull the strap through the tensioning clasp, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
– If it is necessary, the position of the bicycles in the vehicle can be additionally recti- fied.
WARNING
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When transporting passengers and objects, which require the seats to be
folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported on the
rear seats page 111, “Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear
seats”.
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Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision
between the steering arm and the rear window can occur.
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