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Unlocking›Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 45, Folding the rear seats forward .›
Insert the vehicle key or a similar tool into the opening
A
» Fig. 18 in the lid trim
up to the stop.
›
Unlock the lock in the direction of arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Electrical power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close window
30
Manually opening/closing rear windows
31
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on.
WARNING■ If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehicle
as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of an
emergency.■
When closing the windows, proceed with caution so as to avoid causing
crushing injuries - risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
If the windows are frozen, first of all remove the ice » page 117, Windows and
exterior mirrors . Only then can the electrical power windows be operated, as oth-
erwise the window seal and the electrical power window mechanism could be
damaged.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
The windows must be kept closed at high speeds in order to prevent unnecessa-
rily high fuel consumption.NoteThe heating, air conditioning and ventilation system should be used to ventilate
the inside of the vehicle while driving. If the windows are open, dust as well as
other dirt can get into the vehicle, and there may also be wind noise at certain
speeds.
Open / close window
Fig. 19
Button on the driver's door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 30.
Opening
›
The window is opened by pressing lightly on the corresponding button. The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Closing
›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the corresponding upper edge of the
button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
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Adjusting the front seatsFig. 35
Control elements at the seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 42.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
1
» Fig. 35 up and push the seat into the desired position.
›
Release the lever
1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
›
In order to raisethe seating position, pull up the lever
2
» Fig. 35 or move it
back and forth until the desired position is reached.
›
To lower the seat position, push the lever
2
down or move it back and forth un-
til the desired position is reached.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Remove the load on the seat backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever
3
» Fig. 35 or
4
1)
towards the rear and set the desired angle of the seat back-
rest with the back.
Folding the front seat forwards and moving it 1)
›
Pull the lever
3
» Fig. 35 or
4
a fold the backrest fully forwards. At the same
time, move the seat forwards.
Moving seats into the initial position 1)
›
Move the seat towards the rear until the lock is heard to engage.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
Foldable front passenger seatFig. 36
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 42.
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 36 .
›
Fold the seat backrest forward in the direction of the arrow 2.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
The seat automatically moves forwards to the stop 1)
.
Folding backward
›
Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 36 .
›
Fold the seat backrest backward in the opposite direction of the arrow 2.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
The seat automatically moves backwards to the stop 1)
.
The seat automatically moves backwards into the preset position 2)
.
1)
Applies to front seats with the Easy Entry system.
2)
Applies to front seats with the Easy Entry system and Memory function.
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Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding the rear seats forward
45
Head restraints
45
Folding the rear seats forward
Fig. 38
Unlock the seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the luggage
compartment.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Push the release handle
A
» Fig. 38 to unlock the seat backrest and fold it for-
ward.
›
Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove » page 45, Head re-
straints .
Folding the seat backrest back into position
›
Push the head restraint into the slightly lifted seat backrest » page 45, Head
restraints .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlocking
handle clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red marker
B
» Fig. 38 is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud-
den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Head restraints
Fig. 39
Head restraints rear: adjusting/
removing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 45.
Only the rear head restraints can be height-adjusted or removed or installed.
Setting height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired » Fig. 39 .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button
1
with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the other hand.
Removing/installing
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward » page 45, Folding the rear seats forward .
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›Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired.›
Press the safety button
1
» Fig. 39 with one hand and keep it pressed down
and use the other hand to remove the head restraint.
›
To reinstall, press the safety button
1
and keep it pressed while moving the
head rests as far down into the seat rests as possible until the safety button audibly latches.
WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
CAUTION
The head restraints are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be adjus-
ted.
Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
47
Lashing eyes
47
Bag hooks
47
Fixing nets
48
Luggage compartment cover
48
Variable loading floor
49
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing net » page 47 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object with a
weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed.WARNING■ Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
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 fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, objects that are thrown
back may injure the occupants – risk to life.
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats for-
ward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear
seats » page 92 , Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear
seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
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Fixing netsFig. 42
Fixing nets/fastening details in the rear area of the luggage com-
partment
Fig. 43
Fixing nets: Details of the fastening behind the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 46.
Fixing examples for a fixing net as a horizontal pocket » Fig. 42 -
.
Details of the fastening in the rear area of the luggage compartment » Fig. 42 -
.
Details of the fastening for the fixing net to the upper lashing eyes behind the
foldable rear seatrest » Fig. 43 -
.
Details of the fastening for the fixing net to the lashing eyes on the luggage com-
partment floor behind the rear seats » Fig. 43 -
.
CAUTIONDo not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 44
Removing/installing the luggage
compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 46.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky
goods.
Folding up/folding down
›
To fold up, raise the luggage compartment cover and press into the side holders
1
» Fig. 44 .
›
To fold down, pull the raised part of the luggage compartment cover to the rear.
Removing/installing
›
To remove, move the luggage compartment downwards from the side holders
2
» Fig. 44 .
›
To re-install it, place the luggage compartment cover on the side holders
2
and
press on them from above into the holders
2
.
WARNING■ No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something.■
Never drive while the luggage compartment cover is raised. Always fold it
down before your journey, or remove it.
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CAUTIONMake sure that the luggage compartment cover is correctly engaged in the sideholders 2 » Fig. 44 - risk of damage to luggage compartment cover/luggage
compartment.
Variable loading floor
Fig. 45
Variable loading floor: open / fold
Fig. 46
Enlarge luggage compartment: down / forward
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 46.
Open/close
›
Grasp the load floor at handle
1
and raise to the stop in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 45 .
›
Close the load floor against the direction of the arrow.
Expanding luggage compartment downwards›Lift the load floor and push into the grooves » Fig. 46 - .›
Place the load floor on the base of the luggage compartment.
Expanding luggage compartment forwards
›
Remove the boot cover » page 48.
›
Remove the rear head restraints » page 45.
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 45.
Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
50
Roof load
50WARNING■ 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.
■
Transporting heavy or large objects on the roof rack alters the handling
properties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity or
the increased wind exposure area – risk of accident! The style of driving and
speed must therefore 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 use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.■When dealing with roof racks, the installation instructions supplied with the
roof luggage rack system must be observed. 49Seats and stowing
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■Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.■
Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
Clothes hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 50.
The clothes hooks are located at the centre door bars.
WARNING■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.■
Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of side airbag.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Parking ticket holder
Fig. 52
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
erFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
The note holder » Fig. 52 is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.
Storage compartments
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storage compartment on the driver's side
54
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
54
storage Storage compartment with lid on the front passenger side
54
Bag holder
55
Photo holder
55
Storage compartment in the front centre console
55
Multimedia holder
56
Meshed pockets on the front seat rests
56
Storage compartments in front of the rear seats
56WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes or operate the clutch or accelerator pedal –
risk of accident!
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WARNING (Continued)■The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked, otherwise the belt tongue
will not lock in place properly.■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jacket)
do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the
seat belts.
■
It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e. g. for
shortening the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when
the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 45, Folding the
rear seats forward .
WARNINGObserve the following instructions for proper maintenance of the seat belts.■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 121, Seat belts .■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not attempt
to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage to
the seat belts, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the lock is detected, the
relevant seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.
■
Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident and
were therefore stretched, must be replaced – this is best done by a specialist
garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected. The an-
chorage points for the belts should also be checked.
Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when using seat belts.
The physical principle of a frontal collisionFig. 87
Driver without a fastened seat belt/rear passenger without a fas-
tened seat belt
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 94.
As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of motion)
is produced both in terms of the car as well as in terms of the occupants.
The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends essentially on the speed at which
the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the vehicle including the occupants.
The greater the speed and weight increase, the greater the amount of energy
which has to be absorbed in the event of an accident.
The speed of the vehicle is the most important factor. Doubling the speed of the
vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four times.
The idea that it is possible to support your body with your hands in a minor acci-dent is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low speed, the forces acting on the
body are such that it is no longer possible to support your body.
Even if you only drive at a speed of 30-50 km/h, the forces that your body is ex-
posed to in the event of an accident can exceed a metric ton (1000 kg).
For example, a person's weight of 80 kg “increases” to 4.8 tons (4800 kg) at
50 km/h.
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt, are thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the interior of the car,
such as steering wheel, dash panel or windscreen » Fig. 87 –
. In certain circum-
stances you could even be thrown out of the vehicle, which could cause life threatening or even fatal injuries.
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WARNING (Continued)■There must not be any further persons, animals as well as objects posi-
tioned between the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No ac-
cessories, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors.■
If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may be
exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This can re-
sult in serious injuries » page 103, Child seat .
WARNINGThe airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or door
panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work on thefront doors and door panels must be carried out by a specialist garage. The
following instructions must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the re-
sulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless the
loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional loud-
speakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner door pan-
els.
■
Always have work carried out by a ŠKODA service partner or a professional
specialist garage.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of cloth-
ing.■
Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks etc.,
impact on the backrests of the seats otherwise the system may be damaged.
The side airbags would not be deployed in such a case!
WARNING (Continued)■ Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passenger
seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by ŠKODA. In view of the
fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of non-ap-
proved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the protective
function of the side airbag.■
Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag module
must be repaired immediately by a specialist garage.
■
The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage, cracks
or deep scratches. It is not permissible to use force in order to open the mod-
ules.
Deactivating airbags
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
101
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
102
Deactivating airbags
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 101.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.› If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different le-
gal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing child
seat in some countries) » page 103, Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle
of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly adjus-
ted.
› If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of
a physical disability.
› If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 102 .
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Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
104
Child safety and side airbag
104
Classification of child seats
105
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
105
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet fully developed. Thus children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory provi-sions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard must be used. The ECE-R
standard stands for: Economic Commission for Europe – Regulation.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number be-
low.
WARNING■ The national legal requirements must be observed when using child seats.■One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic con-
ditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants.
WARNING (Continued)■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehi-
cle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported on the
front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries if the air-
bag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer of
the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in minor
accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly. One
should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fittings.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat on the front passenger seat. Further information » page 104, Use of a
child seat on the front passenger seat .
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories. These
child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles. They meet
the ECE-R 44 standard.
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