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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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WARNING (Continued)■The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.■
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 jack-
et) 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 66.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of the safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belts may impair
proper operation of the inertia reel » page 134, Seat belts .■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt 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 seat belt concerned 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 inspec-
ted. The anchorage 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. 4
Driver without a fastened seat belt/rear seat passenger without a
fastened seat belt
Read and observe
on page 10 first.
As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of mo-
tion) 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 notion that it is possible to support your body with your hands in a minor
accident 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 km/h to 50 km/h, the forces that your body is exposed to in the event of an accident can exceed a ton (1000 kg).
For example, a person's weight of 80 kg “increases” at 50 km/h to 4.8 tons (4800 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt
are thrown forward and strike parts of the interior of the car, such as the
steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen in ways which cannot be control-
led » Fig. 4 -
. In certain circumstances you could even be thrown out of the
vehicle, which could cause life threatening or even fatal injuries.
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WARNING■It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if you are using a
child seat on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its
back facing the direction of travel » page 17, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat in which the
child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel if the airbag is
switched on. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of
the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even
fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 13. The sticker is
visible when opening the front passenger door. ■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 14.
■
In the case of Group 2 or 3 child seats, make sure that the deflector pulley
mounted on the child seat headrest is in front of or level with the pulley on
the B-pillar on the passenger side.
■
The front passenger airbag should be switched on again once the child
seat, in which the child is transported with the back to the direction of trav-
el, is no longer in use on the passenger seat.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 15
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 19 first.
The child must not be positioned in the area into which the side airbag will de- ploy » Fig. 15 -
.
There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the
side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 15 -
.
WARNING■
Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – there is a risk of injury.■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
there is a risk of injury.
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the childApproximate age0up to 10 kgup to 9 months0+up to 13 kgup to 18 months19-18 kgup to 4 years215-25 kgup to 7 years322-36 kgover 7 years
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Overview of the use of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the
seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
GroupFront passenger seatRear seatsouterRear seatCenter0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU3
22-36 kgUUU 21Transporting children safely
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Adjusting the head restraintsFig. 59
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
Setting the height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as
required » Fig. 59 -
.
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 59 -
with one hand and push the head restraint down with the
other hand.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 59 -
and pull
the head restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest until the locking button clicks into place.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant.
Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective
protection for the occupants » page 7.
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 - there is a risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Storing the head restraints in the seat squabsFig. 60
Rear seats: Inserting head re-
straints in the seat cushions
The rear head restraints can be inserted into the corresponding holes in the folded seat squabs » Fig. 60.
Boot
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
69
Fastening elements
69
Folding hooks
70
Fixing nets
70
Boot cover
70
Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
71
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
71
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics 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 69 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
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Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – there is
a risk of death.
■
Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be shifted –
there is a risk of an accident. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being
thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly at-
tached to the lashing eyes.
■
Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres
or braking – there is a risk of injury.
■
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in
the boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure
the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 9,
Correct seated position of the rear seat passengers .
■
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 tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.
■
Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissi-
ble gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded – there is the risk of an acci-
dent.
■
Never transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.NoteTyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 151, Tyre service life .
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 69 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe opera-
tion of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during mod-
ifications or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
Fastening elements
Fig. 61
Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening elements
Read and observe
and on page 69 first.
The following fastening elements are found in the luggage compart-
ment » Fig. 61 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Note
The upper front lashing eyes are located underneath the folding rear seat
backrest » Fig. 61.AB69Seats and storage
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WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could
be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with some-
thing.
CAUTION
■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The
following guidelines must be observed. ■ The recesses in the cover 3
» Fig. 64 must lock in the holders in the side
trim panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the lug-
gage compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 65
The luggage compartment cover: Stowed in the lower position/
behind the rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 69 first.
The luggage compartment cover can be fitted to the following positions:› In the lower position on the support elements
» Fig. 65 -
»
› Behind the rear seats
» Fig. 65 -
.
CAUTIONIn this position
» Fig. 65 - the luggage compartment cover is designed for
small objects up to a weight of 2.5 kg.
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
Fig. 66
Boot: foldable boot cover/removing foldable boot cover
Read and observe
and on page 69 first.
Pulling out
›
Pull the retractable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 66 as far as the stop into the secured position.
Retracting
›
Press the cover in the handle area in the direction of the arrow
2
, and the
cover automatically rolls up into position.
Removing
›
The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport
bulky goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in the direction of the
arrow
3
and taking it out by moving it in the direction of the arrow
4
.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover.71Seats and storage
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WARNING■The items being transported on the roof rack must be reliably attached –
there is the risk of an accident.■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy
or bulky items on the roof rack system as a result of the centre of gravity
being shifted and the greater area exposed to the wind – there is the risk
of an 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 traf-
fic conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances –
there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be
observed when handling roof racks.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the
roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.Attachment pointsFig. 77
Attachment points for roof bars
Read and observe and on page 77 first.
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 77 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Cupholders
78
Ashtray
78
Cigarette lighter
79
12-volt power outlet
79
Clothes hook
80
Car park ticket holder
80
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Page 84 of 197
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Do not put any large items such as bottles or sharp objects into the map pock-
ets, as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged.
Glasses storage box
Fig. 87
Detail of the headliner: Glasses
storage box
Read and observe on page 80 first.
›
Press on the bar in the cover of the glasses storage. The compartment folds
down » Fig. 87 .
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
spectacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - they may
be damaged.■
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
Stowage compartment in centre consoleFig. 88
Centre console: Stowage com-
partment
Read and observe on page 80 first.
The open stowage compartment in the centre console » Fig. 88.
Stowage compartment underneath the front passenger seat
Fig. 89
Front seat: Stowage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 80 first.
›
Pull the handle to open the lid » Fig. 89.
›
When closing the lid, hold the handle until the compartment is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1 kg. in
weight.82Using the system
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Front armrest with storage compartmentFig. 90
Armrest: Storage compartment/open storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
Fold the armrest forwards
›
Press the lower button on the end of the armrest » Fig. 90 -
.
›
Fold the arm rest forward and release the button again.
Opening the storage compartment
›
Press the upper button and open the cover of the stowage compartment up-
wards » Fig. 90 -
.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded for-
wards. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded forwards.
Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 91
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe on page 80 first.
There is a bottle holder at
B
» Fig. 91 of the pocket in the front doors.
WARNINGUse the section A » Fig. 91 of the door pocket only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im-
paired.
Storage compartments in the boot
Fig. 92
Boot: Storage compartments
Read and observe on page 80 first.
The cover for the side compartment can be removed, thus enlarging the boot.
›
Grasp the top part of the cover and carefully remove it in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 92 .
CAUTION
The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to
2.5 kg. in weight in total.83Seats and storage
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Flexible storage compartmentFig. 93
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe on page 80 first.
The flexible storage compartment » Fig. 93 can be fitted to the right-hand side
of the luggage compartment.
Fitting
›
Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of
the right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards until it locks.
Removing
›
Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners.
›
Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
›
Remove by pulling towards you.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Note
If the variable loading floor » page 72 is installed in the luggage compartment,
no flexible storage compartment can be installed.Heating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
85
Using the air conditioning system economically
85
Operational problems
85
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up when
outside temperatures are particularly low.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-con-
ditioning system » page 89 or for Climatronic » page 91.
WARNINGFor your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to de-
mist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak.
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