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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor handle
30
Electrical power windows
39
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
53
Air outlet vents
77
Car park ticket holder
71
Operating stalk:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
45
›
Speed regulating system
114
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
135
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
86
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
10
Operating stalk:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
51
›Multifunction display
13
›
MAXI DOT display
18
Button for rear window heater
50
TCS switch
112
Air outlet vents in the central part of the instrument panel
77
Hazard warning light system button
47
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
138
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
78
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
80
›Operating controls for Climatronic
83
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
72
Front passenger airbag
135
Air outlet vents
77123456789101112131415161718Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag138Door handle30
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
37
›Interior monitor
36
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
43, 44
Fuse box in the dashboard
193
Bonnet release lever
162
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
95
Ignition lock
97
Pedals
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear lever (manual gearbox)
100
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
101
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
55
Central locking system
33
Handbrake
99
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
55
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
69
›Storage compartment
74
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
94
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from that
shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for
left-hand drive models.19202122232425262728293031323334359Cockpit
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Note■Lock the opened rear doors and front passenger door by closing them and
pressing the securing knob.■
It is not possible to lock the opened driver's door using the securing knob. This
prevents against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle.
Emergency locking of the doors
Fig. 13
Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the end face of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after the door is opened.
Locking
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 13 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it no longer be opened from the outside. The door can be
unlocked from the inside by pulling on the door handle again, and then opened
from the outside.
Central locking system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Individual settings
32
Safe securing
32
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
33
Locking the vehicle with the key
33
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
33
When using central locking or unlocking, all doors are locked or unlocked simulta-
neously. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the
handle above the licence plate » page 37, Opening/closing .
Warning light in the driver's door
After locking the vehicle, the warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick
succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system » page 32 is not operating,
the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and
starts to flash evenly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first flashes fast for about 2 seconds, then lights up for about
30 seconds continuously and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the central
locking system or in the interior monitor and in the towing protection » page 36.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Convenience operation of windows
The windows can be opened and closed when unlocking and locking the vehi-
cle » page 40 .
WARNING■
Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for ex-
ample at road crossings.■
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Doors locked
from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer-
gency – danger to life!
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Folding in the key bit›Press the button 4 » Fig. 16 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
» Fig. 16 and none of the doors
or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatical-
ly locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reacti- vated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentional-ly.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk of death.
Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight.■
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehicles
with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 34.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or if the
battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
36
Interior monitor and towing protection
36
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.■Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and
the electric sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functionality
of the anti-theft alarm system.■
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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The period after which the tailgate locks automatically can be extended by a spe-
cialist garage.
Delayed locking
If the tailgate was opened with the button on the remote control key, then it
is possible to open the lid within a limited period of it being closed.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au-tomatically. Therefore always lock the vehicle with the button on the remote
control.
Delayed locking can be disabled by a specialist garage at any time.
Note
More detailed information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking
Fig. 19
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking sys-
tem.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 56, Rear seats .
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction
of the arrow
1
» Fig. 19 as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lock
3
under the trim in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Open the tailgate.
Electrical power windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the windows
39
Power window force limiter
39
Window convenience operation
40
Operational faults
40WARNING■ 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.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 39. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury.
■
It is recommended that the power windows in the rear doors are deactiva-
ted (safety switch)
S
» Fig. 20 on page 39 when children are being trans-
ported on the rear seats.
■
Proceed with caution when closing windows to avoid causing crushing inju-
ries - there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
Should the windows freeze, first remove the ice » page 153, Windows and ex-
terior mirrors and only then operate the power windows. Otherwise, the window
seal and the power window mechanism could be damaged.
■
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the window is
closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
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Rear window heatingFig. 31
Button for rear window heater
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 49.
›
The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the
button » Fig. 31 ,
the warning light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater can only be switched on when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approximately 7 mi-
nutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 107 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 172,
Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visorsFig. 32
Sun visor: swivelling out
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 49.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 32 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The purpose of the strap
A
is to store small, light objects, such as a notepad, etc.
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wiper and washer
51
Headlight cleaning system
52
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
52
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
52
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Rear window
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
53
Exterior mirrors
53WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, condensation or other
objects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 53.
Basic setting
›
Pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror away from the windscreen.
Dimming mirror
›
Push the lever on the lower edge of the mirror towards the windscreen.
Exterior mirrorsFig. 36
Inner part of door: Knob for the
mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 36.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.
The knob can be moved into the following positions.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. Re- store it to its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until
it audibly clicks into place.
Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.■Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.■
If the power setting function fails at any time, the exterior mirrors can be set by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact your specialist garage if there is a fault with the electrical adjustment
of the exterior mirrors.
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The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 174,
Tyre service life .
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan- ces » page 201 , Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the ability to climb. There-
fore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum permissible
towed weight must be reduced by 10 %.
The towed weight comprises the actual weights of the (loaded) towing vehicleand the (loaded) trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing equip- ment are merely test data for the towing equipment. The vehicle-specific values
are detailed in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the
maximum permissible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer –
there is the risk of an accident and serious injury.■
Slipping loads can significantly affect the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination – there is the risk of an accident and serious injury.
Towing a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 121.
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. National legal re-
quirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle can be lifted when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights can dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlight setting on the headlight range control » page 44, Headlight
beam adjustment .
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail- er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.
Engine overheating
The speed must be reduced immediately if the needle for the coolant tempera- ture gauge moves into the right-hand area or the red area of the scale.
Stop and switch off the engine if the warning light
in the instrument cluster
starts to flash. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant » page 167,
Checking the coolant level .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 22,
Coolant .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist garages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources.
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment
124
Before every journey
124
What influences driving safety?
125
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for exam- ple, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those
travelling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Safety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 124.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
›
Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Side airbags.
› Head airbags.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the ISOFIX system.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the TOP TETHER system.
› Head restraints adjustable for height.
› Adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations.
The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not
correctly adjusted or used.
If the seat belt is not fastened properly, this may result in injuries during an acci-
dent caused by the deployed airbag.
Before every journey
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 124.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
› Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 58.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 140 , Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 125. Tell your passengers to assume
the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also instruct your passengers to fasten their seat
belt correctly » page 128, Wearing seat belts .
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CAUTION■When washing the car by hand, protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged
metal parts (e.g. when cleaning the undertray, exhaust system, the inside of the
wheel housings or the wheel trims etc.) - there is a risk of cutting yourself.■
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.
Automatic car wash systems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 150.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows including the sliding/tilt-
ing roof, etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular mounted parts, such as a spoiler, roof
rack, two-way radio aerial – it is best to consult the operator of the car wash sys-
tem beforehand.
The lips of the windscreen wiper rubbers must be cleaned and degreased with
cleaning agents especially formulated for the task after an automatic wash with
wax.
WARNINGFold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 150.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for use
of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pressure
used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft materials
such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
WARNINGNever use circular spray nozzles or dirt cutters!
CAUTION
■ Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure
cleaner – there is a risk of freezing.■
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
■
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – there
is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
■
See also Washing a vehicle with decorative film trim using a high-pressure
cleaner » page 153 .
Vehicle exterior care
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Caring for vehicle paintwork
152
Plastic parts
152
Rubber seals
153
Chrome parts
153
Decorative films
153
Windows and exterior mirrors
153
Headlight lenses
154
Door lock cylinders
154
Underbody waxing
154
Wheels
154
Underbody protection
154
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat- ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
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Rubber sealsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 151.
All door seals and window guides are factory-treated with a colourless matt var- nish layer against a freezing to painted body parts and against road noise.
Do not treat the door seals or window guides with any cleaning agent.
CAUTION
An additional treatment of the seals can attack their protective coating and road
noise may be generated.
Chrome parts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 151.
First clean the chrome parts with a damp cloth and then polish them with a soft,
dry cloth.
If this method does not completely clean chrome parts, use a specific chrome care product.
CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - there is a risk of scratch-
ing the finish.
Decorative films
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 151.
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water. Never use ag-
gressive cleaning products or chemical solvents, it could result in damage to the
films.
The following instructions must be observed for the high-pressure washing the
vehicle.
› The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be 50
cm.
› Keep the jet perpendicular to the film surface.
› The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
› The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
No ice scrapers should be used in the winter months to remove ice and snow
from the areas to which films have been applied. Do not remove frozen snow or
ice using other objects - there is a risk of damage to the film.
Windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 151.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
Clean the windows regularly with clean water, inside and out.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window leathers
that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preservatives in the
chamois leather can smear the windows and reduce visibility.
CAUTION
■ The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direction
to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.■
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand, and
salt must not be removed from the window glass and mirrors – risk of damage to
the surface of the windows and mirrors.
■
Never remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – there is a
risk of cracking in glass.
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