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When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mir-
ror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicinity
of the automatic dimming interior mirror » page 57,
in section Introduction .
Exterior mirror
Fig. 43
Inner part of door: Rotary knob
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Mirror heater
›
Set the rotary knob into the position
» Fig. 43 .
The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an outside temperature of +35 ℃.
Adjusting both mirrors in sync
›
Set the rotary dial into position
or, on right-hand drive vehicles, into position
» Fig. 43 . The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of
the rotary knob.
The synchronous setting of both mirrors can be activated/deactivated in the Info-
tainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle sys-
tems (CAR button) .
Adjusting the front passenger's mirror
›
Set the rotary dial into position
or, on right-hand drive vehicles, into position
» Fig. 43 . The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of
the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
›
Set the rotary knob into the position
» Fig. 43 .
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob›Set the rotary knob into the position » Fig. 43 .
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and at a speed of up to 50 km/h.
The mirrors are folded back into the driving position after the rotary knob is
turned from the position to a different one.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key›
Hold down the lock button on the remote control key, or when using the
KESSY system, keep your finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 15 on page 33.
Folding in requires that all electrical power windows are working » page 41, Op-
erational faults in the automatic power windows .
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Folding in of both mirrors can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » op-
erating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR but-
ton) .
Automatic dimming mirror
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming interior
mirror » page 57 .
Tilting surface of front passenger mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat » page 61, the
surface of the mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is in the position
or in position
on vehicles with right-hand
drive » Fig. 43 . This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement when
parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of
the position
or position
on vehicles with right-hand drive, and put into another
position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Tilting the surface of the front passenger mirror can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehi-
cle systems (CAR button) .
Memory function for mirrors
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver seat » page 61 or the
memory function for the remote control key » page 61 it is possible to save the
position of the exterior mirror when saving the driver seat position.
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Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
60
Electrically adjusting the front seats
60
Memory function of the power seat
61
Memory function of the remote control key
61
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car.
■
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 154, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.■
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match
the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■
The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering
wheel, and a distance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of the knee airbag. The front passenger must maintain a dis-
tance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum dis-
tance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you
– hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each new driver seat and external mirror position that is saved will overwrite
the existing setting.
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WARNING (Continued)■Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced –
risk of accident! 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 moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
■
The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 140, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats .
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the luggage compartment!
CAUTION
Make sure that transported objects with sharp edges do not damage the follow-
ing:■
heating elements in the rear window;
■
Elements of the aerial integrated in the rear window.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 182
, Tyre life .
Boot light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 64.
The light switches on/off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
NoteIf the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.
Fastening elements
Fig. 52
Luggage compartment: Lashing
eyes and fastening elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
The boot provides the following fastening elements » Fig. 52.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements and eyes for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN (350 kg).
Note
The upper front lashing eye is located underneath the folding rear seat backrest.
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WARNINGNo 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.
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
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 mounts of the cover
3
» Fig. 57 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
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.
Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
69
Roof load
69WARNING■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached – 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.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, the handling of the car may change as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed musttherefore 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 gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident!
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.■If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. Therefore ob-
serve the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are observed.■
On models fitted with a sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the sliding/tilting roof
does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the luggage compartment 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 clear-
ances, 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.
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Heating and air conditioning system
Heating and air conditioning system
Introductory information
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 well-being of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of
this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi- tioning system » page 85 or for Climatronic » page 87.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. 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 condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak!
WARNINGFor your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows
are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how to cor-
rectly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost
the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
Note
■ The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.■We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte- rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved » page 101, Economical
and environmentally friendly driving .
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 200 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 10.
If you are not able to resolve the operational fault yourself, or if the cooler output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and get assistance from a ŠKODA Spe- cialist garage.
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Air outletsFig. 82
Air vents at the front
Fig. 83
Air vents at the rear
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to
the setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system and the atmospheric conditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4 » Fig. 82
and 6 » Fig. 83 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Open/close›Turn the wheel B » Fig. 82 or » Fig. 83 upwards or downwards.
Changing the direction of air flow›
Swivel the fins
A
» Fig. 82 or » Fig. 83 vertically or horizontally.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air outlet
Setting of the control dialActive air outlet vents 1, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 2, 3 , 4 , 62, 4 , 5 , 72, 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, no air will be fed to the
footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with any objects, of any kind.
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Heating
Control elements
Fig. 84
Heating: Control elements
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 84 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: Turn to the right to reduce the tem-
perature: increase temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Blower off, stage 6: the highest blower
stage)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 82
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 52
Open/close the fresh air supply » page 84
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.ABC
Adjusting
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls for the respective operating modes:Set-upSetting of the control dial » Fig. 84 on page 83Button Air outlet vents 4
» Fig. 82 on
page 82ABCDefrosting the windscreen and side
windowsTo the right up to the stop4-5Do not switch onOpen and align with the side win- dowFree windscreen and side windows
from mistDesired temperature3-5 Do not switch onOpen and align with the side win-
dowRapid heatingTo the right up to thestop4-5Briefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired temperature2-4Do not switch onOpeningFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up to the
stop1-6
a)Do not switch onOpeninga)
Warmer air is directed to the footwell than to the upper part of the body.
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We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 82 on page 82 in the
opened position.
Recirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button and the warning light underneath the button illuminates.
›
Press the button again, the warning light underneath the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 84 on page 83 is turned to position
. Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button .
WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels andalso cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
Introductory information
The cooling system only operates if the button
» Fig. 85 on page 84 is press-
ed, and the following conditions are met:
› engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. 2
℃;
› blower switch switched on (positions 1-6).
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on. Lengthy and uneven distribu-
tion of the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for ex-
ample when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the
cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected.
Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a ŠKODA
specialist garage once every year.
Control elements
Fig. 85
Air conditioning: Control elements
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 85 :
Set the temperature (turn to the left: Turn to the right to reduce the tem-
perature: increase temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: Blower off, stage 6: the highest blower stage)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 82
Depending on equipment:
Switch the windscreen heater on/off
» page 52
Switch the auxiliary heating on/off
» page 89
Switch the cooling system on/off (The indicator light in or underneath the
button lights up/goes out)
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 52
Open/close the fresh air supply » page 85
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NoteThe warning light in the button lights after activation, even if not all of the
conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met » page 84, Intro-
ductory information . By lighting up of the warning light in the button, the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system is signalled.
Setting the air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes:Set-upSetting of the control dial » Fig. 85 on page 84Button » Fig. 85 on page 84Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 82
on page 82ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture4-6Automatically
switched on b)Do not switch onOpen and align with the side
windowRapid heatingTo the right up tothe stop4-6Switched offBriefly switch onOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture1-4
Switched offDo not switch onOpeningRapid coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 6, then 2 - 3ActivatedAutomatically switched
onc)OpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera-
ture1-3
d)ActivatedDo not switch onOpeningFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up to
the stopDesired position
d)Switched offDo not switch onOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Automatic activation can be switched off by pressing the button
» Fig. 85 on page 84.
c)
Automatic activation can be switched off by pressing the button
» Fig. 85 on page 84.
d)
Warmer air is directed to the footwell than to the upper part of the body.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 82 on page 82 in the
opened position.
Recirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on/off›
Press the button and the warning light underneath the button illuminates.
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›Press the button
again, the warning light underneath the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution controlC
» Fig. 85 on page 84 is turned to position . Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the button .
WARNINGDo not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels andalso cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introductory information
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alter
the settings manually.
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
›
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
›
Press the button AUTO
» Fig. 86 on page 86.
›
Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 » Fig. 82 on page 82 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
Cooling conditions
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met: › engine running;
› outside temperature above approx. +2 °C;
›
» Fig. 86 on page 86 switched on.
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to pro-
vide cooling at a high load of the engine.
Control elementsFig. 86
Climatronic: Control elements
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 86 :
Adjust the temperature for the left side or for both sides » page 87
Adjust the blower speed » page 88
Adjust the temperature for the right side » page 87
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Depending on equipment:
Switch the auxiliary heating on/off
» page 89
Switching off Climatronic OFF
Control the seat heater on the front left seat
» page 62
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell Switch automatic air distribution control on/off » page 87
Control the seat heater on the front right seat » page 62
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off » page 88
Switch the rear window heater on/off » page 52
Switch the windscreen heater on/off » page 52
Adjust Climatronic in the Infotainment
Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off » page 87
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