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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before every journey
6
Driving safety
6
Safety equipment
6
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, 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
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before every journey
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
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 proper-
ly.
Make sure that the function of the wiper and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
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 – risk of accident.
Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 19 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 7, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not get 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. through medication,
alcohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
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. 
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6Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
44
Electrical power windows
52
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
64
Air outlet vents
85
Parking ticket holder
80
Operating stalk:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
57
› Speed regulating system
117
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
15
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
92
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
26
Operating stalk:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
62
›Multifunction display
29
›MAXI DOT display
33
Button for rear window heater
61
TCS switch
115
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
85
Hazard warning light system button
59
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
18
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
86
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
87
›Operating controls for Climatronic
90
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
81
Front passenger airbag
15
Air outlet vents
85
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag
1812345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever44
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
50
›Interior monitor
50
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
56, 56
Fuse box in the dashboard
168
Bonnet release lever
139
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
8
Ignition lock
102
Pedals
104
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
104
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
105
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
66
Central locking system
47
Handbrake
104
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
66
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
78
›Storage compartment
82
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
99
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 18. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233343525Cockpit

Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central lockingFig. 29
Securing knob in the front door/rear door
The locking knob » Fig. 29 will move upwards or downwards when you lock or
unlock the door.
Unlocking from the outside
›
Unlock the front door with the key » page 47.
Unlocking from the inside
›
Pull on the door opening lever.
Locking from the outside
›
Lock the front door with the key » page 47.
Locking from the inside
›
Push the locking knob » Fig. 29 down.
WARNINGLocked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for ex-
ample at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult
for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk of death!
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 doorsFig. 30
Rear door: Emergency locking of
the door
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. 30 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the
direction 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
46
Safe securing
46
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
47
Locking the vehicle with the key
47
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
47
When using central locking or unlocking, all doors are locked or unlocked si-
multaneously. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be opened by
pressing the handle above the licence plate » page 50, Opening/closing .
45Unlocking and locking

In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and ex-
terior 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.
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 vehi-
cles with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
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
49
Interior monitor and towing protection
50
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warn-
ing 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 functional-
ity 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.
Operation
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the
radio remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds
after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the  button on the remote con-
trol. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened
within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 50;
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 50.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 125.
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.49Unlocking and locking

CAUTION■Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
Should the windows freeze, first remove the ice » page 131, Windows and
exterior 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 win-
dow 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
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
■ After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the win-
dows for approx. 10 minutes. After the driver's or front passenger's door has
been opened, the windows can only be operated by using A
» Fig. 37 on
page 52 .
■
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the
wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Opening/closing the windows
Fig. 37
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
Power window buttons » Fig. 37 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Opening
›
A window is opened by pressing lightly on the relevant button. The opening
process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also open fully automatically if you briefly press the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing
›
The window is closed by pulling lightly on the relevant button. The closing
process stops when one releases the button.
The window will also close fully automatically if you briefly pull the button as
far as the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop im-
mediately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by press-
ing the safety switch
S
» Fig. 37 . The buttons for the electrical power win-
dows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light  in the
safety switch
S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.ABCDS52Using the system

Luggage compartment light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the tailgate remains open for more than 10 minutes, the luggage compartment light
switches off automatically.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heating
61
Sun visors
61
Rear window heating
Fig. 48
Button for rear window heater
›
The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the  but-
ton » Fig. 48 , 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 economy » page 111, Saving electrical energy .NoteIf the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automati-
cally, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 149 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors
Fig. 49
Sun visor: swivelling out
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. 49 .
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 de-
ployment 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 airbag is deployed.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wiper and washer
62
Headlight cleaning system
63
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
63
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
63

61Lights and visibility

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 62 first.
The headlights are sprayed briefly if the low beam or main beam are switched
on and the windscreen wiper stalk is pulled to position
5
» Fig. 50 on
page 62 . To clean the headlights, the windshield is also sprayed after every
five squirts.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 131, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – there
is risk of damage.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 51
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Press the locking button
1
» Fig. 51 and remove the wiper blade in the direc-
tion of arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visi-
bility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect re-
mains and preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues
left on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems.
It is therefore important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper blades
after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system .
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 52
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe and on page 62 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 52.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Rear window
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
64
Exterior mirrors
64
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63Lights and visibility

WARNING■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
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Basic setting
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror towards the windshield.
Dimming mirror
›
Pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror away from the windscreen.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 53
Inner part of door: Knob for the
mirrors
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The knob can be moved into the following positions.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 53.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
Restore it to its original position, it should be folded back from the side win-
dow 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 adjust-
ment of the exterior mirrors.
64Using the system

CAUTIONApply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not
remove any grease.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
124
Towing a trailer
124
Anti-theft alarm system
125WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer 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 151,
Tyre service life .
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 176 , 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.
Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10 %.
The towed weight comprises the actual weights of the (loaded) towing vehicle and the (loaded) trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing
equipment 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 vehi-
cle/trailer combination – there is the risk of an accident and serious injury.
Towing a trailer
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
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
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle can be lifted when a trailer is being towed and the
headlights can dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlight setting on the headlight range control » page 56, Head-
light 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
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
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. 
124Driving

Automatic car wash systemsRead and observe
and on page 128 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows including the slid-
ing/tilting 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 system 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
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
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 pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials 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 pe-
riods 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 131 .
Vehicle exterior care
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Caring for vehicle paintwork
130
Plastic parts
130
Rubber seals
130
Chrome parts
130
Decorative films
131
Windows and exterior mirrors
131
Headlight lenses
131
Door lock cylinders
131
Underbody waxing
132
Jack
132
Wheels
132
Underbody protection
132
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
relating to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Partners. The instructions for use on the package must
be observed.
WARNING■ Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
instructions.■
Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims –
there is a risk of cuts. 
129Car care