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Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 122
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 129.
In case of interruption of the power supply (e.g. flat vehicle battery, defective
fuse) or defect of the selector lever lock, the selector lever can no longer be shif-
ted from the position P in the normal way and the vehicle can no longer be
moved. The selector lever must be unlocked in case of emergency.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Open the stowage compartment in front centre console » page 74.
›
Grab hold of the cover
1
in the areas of the arrows and carefully raise it in the
direction of the arrow
2
forwards and then backwards » Fig. 122.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
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What influences the driving safety?First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 138.
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, alco-
hol or drugs.
› Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
› Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
› Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Correct seated position
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position for the driver
140
Correct seated position for the front passenger
140
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
140
Examples of an incorrect seated position
140WARNING■ 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 assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is mov-
ing.
■
If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury is
increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.■
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!
■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
■
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!
■
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.
■
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. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion!
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Seat belts
Seat belts
Introduction
Fig. 126
Driver wearing seat belt
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The physical principle of a frontal collision
143
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
144
Seat belt height adjuster on the front seats
145
Intertia reel
145
Belt tensioners
145
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an ac-
cident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival in the
event of a major accident.
Correctly fastened seat belts hold occupants of the car in the correct seated posi-
tion » Fig. 126 .
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable ex-
tent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well result in
severe injuries.
The occupants of a vehicle who have fastened and correctly adjusted their seat belt profit to a major extent from the fact that the kinetic energy is as much as
possible absorbed by the belts. The structure of the front end of the vehicle and
other passive safety measures, such as the airbag system, also contribute to re-
ducing the kinetic energy in the best possible way. The energy produced is thus
absorbed and there is less risk of injury.
Particular safety aspects must be observed when transporting children in the ve-
hicle » page 154 .WARNING■
Fasten your seat belt before each journey – even when driving in town! This
also applies to the people seated at the rear – risk of injury!■
Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of
ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child » page 144, Fastening and
unfastening seat belts .
■
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt
is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder – on no account
across your neck.
■
Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat
belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in
minor accidents.
■
The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you
are correctly seated » page 139, Correct seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
■
The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twisted,
or chafe against any sharp edges.
■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
■
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is
moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then sud-
denly held firm by the belt.
■
The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta-
cles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.
■
Never use a seatbelt to secure two persons (not children either). The seat-
belt must not be placed over a child who is sat on the lap of an occupant ei- ther.
■
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 pro-
tect 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 jacket)
do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the
seat belts.
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WARNING (Continued)■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 63, Rear seats .
■
The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 165, Seat belts .
■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not attempt
to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage to
the seat belts, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the lock is detected, the
relevant seat belt must be replaced by a ŠKODA 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 ŠKODA specialist garage. 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 collision
Fig. 127
Driver without a fastened seat belt/rear seat passenger without a
fastened seat belt
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 142.
As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of motion)
is produced both in terms of the car as well as in terms of the occupants. The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends essentially on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the vehicle including the occupants. The
greater the speed and weight increase, the greater the amount of energy which
has to be absorbed in the event of an accident.
The speed of the vehicle is the most important factor. Doubling the speed of the
vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four times.
The opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident with your
hands, 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 metric ton (1 000 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt, are
thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the interior of the car,
such as steering wheel, dash panel or windscreen » Fig. 127 –
. In certain circum-
stances you could even be thrown out of the vehicle, which could cause life
threatening or even fatal injuries.
It is also important that rear seat occupants fasten their seat belts as they will otherwise be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in the event
of an accident. A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the seat belt is a dan-
ger not only to himself but also for those seated at the front » Fig. 127 –
.
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Fastening and unfastening seat beltsFig. 128
Fastening/unfastening the seat belt
Fig. 129
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 142.
Fasten
›
Correctly adjust the front seat and head restraint before fastening the seat belt » page 63 , Head restraints .
›
Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis.
›
Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle » Fig. 128 -
that is part of the seat
until it clicks into place.
›
Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.
A plastic knob in the belt webbing holds the belt tongue in a position which is
easy to get hold of.
It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer
the maximum protection. The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run
across the neck but must roughly run over the middle of the shoulder and fit
snugly against the chest. The lap part of the belt must run across the pelvis, must
not be positioned across the stomach and must always fit snugly » Fig. 129 – .
Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of en-
suring optimal protection for the unborn child. On expectant mothers, the lap part
of the belt must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdomen » Fig. 129 – .
Release
Release the seat belt only when the vehicle is stationary.›
Press the red button in the belt buckle » Fig. 128 –
, the lock tongue pops out.
›
Manually guide the belt back so that it is easier to fully roll up the webbing, the
seat belt does not twist.
Belt inertia reel
Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel. This inertia reel offers you com-
plete freedom of movement if the belt is unreeled slowly. If the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly, the inertia reel will block. The belts also block when the car accel-
erates, when driving downhill and when cornering.
CAUTION
When releasing the seatbelt ensure that the tongue of the lock does not damage
the door trim or other parts of the interior.
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Seat belt height adjuster on the front seatsFig. 130
Front seat: Seat belt height ad-
juster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 142.
The seat belt height adjuster makes it possible to adjust the routing of the front
seat belts in the area of the shoulder to the body size.
›
Press the height adjuster and move up or down in the desired direc- tion » Fig. 130 .
›
Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has cor-
rectly locked in place.
Intertia reel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 142.
Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel. When pulling slowly on the seat
belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling sharply on the seat belt, the move-
ment is locked by the inertia reel.
WARNINGIf the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected im-
mediately by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Belt tensioners
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 142.
Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced by
the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat belts.
The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal
collision of a certain severity. The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat
belts are not fastened.
The fastened three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal or side collision of a certain severity.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side and
rear-end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no
major forces are produced from the front.
WARNING■ Any work on the belt tensioner system including removal and installation of
system components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by
a ŠKODA specialist garage.■
The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single accident.
If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace the
entire system.
Note
■ Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an indi-
cation of a fire in the vehicle.■
When disposing of the vehicle or parts of the belt tensioner system, it is impor-
tant to comply with national legal requirements. ŠKODA Partners are familiar with
these regulations and will be able to provide you with detailed information.
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during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in
the control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suf-
fer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal collision: › driver’s front airbag;
› passenger’s front airbag;
› driver’s knee airbag.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision: › front side airbag on the side of the accident;
› rear side airbag on the side of the accident;
› head airbags on the side of the accident.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
› the interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door
contact position),
› the hazard warning light is switched on;
› all the doors are unlocked;
› the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
Front airbags
Fig. 131
Driver airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dashboard
Fig. 132
Safe distance to steering wheel/inflated airbags
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel » Fig. 131 –
.
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel above
the stowage compartment
– » Fig. 131 .
When the airbags are deployed, they inflate in front of the driver and front pas-
senger » Fig. 132 -
. The forward movement of the driver and of the front pas-
senger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and
the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a controlled manner(depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to cushion head
and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent, after
an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.
WARNING■ For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A » Fig. 132 . Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to in-
juries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
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Passenger protection system
Introductory information
The Passenger protection system helps you reduce the impact of a collision with a pedestrian.
The system is activated automatically in the event of a frontal collision with a pe-
destrian at speeds of 30-55 km/h. In the event of an impact, the rear section of
the bonnet is raised by approx. 55 mm thus creating a crumple zone above the
engine.
The system sensors are integrated in the front bumper.
The functional status of the system is indicated by the indicator light
in the in-
strument cluster » page 19.
In some cases, the system may be activated even if the vehicle did not collide
with a pedestrian, e.g.:
› in a frontal collision with a lamppost, a street light, column, etc.;
› in a frontal collision with an animal;
› when driving over a mound of snow;
› when the suspension comes into contact with the road;
› when driving over pronounced corrugations perpendicular to the direction of
travel.
We recommend that any modifications and repairs to the front bumper or body-
work be carried out by a ŠKODA Partner. Further information » page 165.
WARNING■
Work or technical modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out
unprofessionally, can cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Do not attach the front number plate in the holder. Instead, screw it onto
the bumper in the area provided. The attached number plate holder impairs
the functioning of the sensors and thus the assessment made to determine
whether to activate the system or not.
NoteWhen disposing of the vehicle or parts of the Passenger protection system, it is
important to comply with national legal requirements. ŠKODA Partners are famili-
ar with these regulations and will be able to provide you with detailed informa-
tion.
Activating the system
Fig. 138
Raised bonnet
If the Passenger protection system was activated:
› the bonnet is raised
» Fig. 138 -
;
› The indicator light
is lit in the instrument cluster.
The bonnet can only be raised after the system has been activated if it was not deformed previously.
WARNING■ After activation, the system no longer meets its protective function. Drive to
your nearest ŠKODA Partner immediately and adopting an appropriately cau-
tious style of driving, who will replace the system. Do not exceed 80 km/h.■
Adjust the height of the seat so that the raised bonnet does not block your
view ahead » Fig. 138 - . Stop driving if the view ahead remains impaired
even at the highest seat position!
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Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
155
Child safety and side airbag
156
Classification of child seats
156
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
156
Locking eyes of the ISOFIX system
157
Using child seats with the ISOFIX system
157
Locking eyes of the TOP TETHER system
158
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet fully developed. Thus children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory provi-sions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard must be used. The ECE-R Norm stands for: Economic Commission for Europe – Regulation.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that cannotbe removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
WARNING■ The national legal requirements must be observed when using child seats.■One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic con-
ditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■
Under no circumstances allow children to be transported without the use of
a suitable restraint system. In the event of an accident the child will be thrown through the vehicle and may as a result suffer fatal injuries, and also
injure other occupants.
WARNING (Continued)■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehi-
cle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported on the
front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries if the air-
bag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer of
the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in minor
accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly. One
should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fittings.
■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel on the front passenger seat. Further information » page 155, Use of a child seat on
the front passenger seat .
CAUTION
When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head re-
straints so that they are as high as possible. If the head restraints still prevent the
child seat from being installed, even in the highest position, you will need to re-
move them » page 63. After removing the child seat, re-install the head re-
straints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories. These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles. They fulfil
the ECE-R 44 standard.
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Locking eyes of the ISOFIX systemFig. 141
Rear seat: ISOFIX
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 154.
There are two locking eyes between the seat backrest and the seat cushion of
the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing the ISOFIX system child seat in place » Fig. 141.
First remove the caps to access the locking eyes.
After removing the child seat, replace he caps.WARNING■ Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the ISOFIX system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the locking eyes intended
for the installation of a child seat with the ISOFIX system – hazard!
Note
Child seats with the ISOFIX system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories.
Using child seats with the ISOFIX system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 154.Overview of the usefulness of child seats fastened with the ISOFIX system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize category
of the child seat a)Front passenger seat b)Rear seats outsideRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC 157Transporting children safely