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10CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTNote
If the car is locked and the Safe lock is
deactivated, it is possible to open the doors
from the inside as follows:
The door is unlocked by pulling the door
opening handle.
The door is opened by once again pul-
ling the handle.Convenience systemWhen unlocking and locking the car, it is
also possible to open and close the power
windows (only to close the sliding/tilting
roof) as follows:
Hold the key in the unlocking or locking
position until all the windows are opened
or closed. The opening or closing operati-
on is stopped immediately once the key is
released.
The rollback protection is not active if
the convenience system is used. Refer
to p. 16 for further information.
Warning
If the vehicle is locked from the
outside, make sure no persons or
animals are left behind. As locked
doors make outside emergency as-
sistance difficult, never leave chil-
dren or animals unattended in the
car.
Locking the doors will prevent their
opening unintentionally in excep-
tional circumstances (accident).
Locked doors also prevent unauthor-
ized access e.g. while waiting at traf-
fic lights. However, they do make it
more difficult for emergency workers
to provide assistance inside the car.
Check the locking process visu-
ally to ensure the locking knobs are
down.
The car is unlocked automatically
if the airbag system is activated.
Storage compartmentsAn overview
You will find the following storage facilities
in your vehicle:
Storage compartment on the front pas-
senger side - see page 87
Storage compartment below the steer-
ing wheel - see page 4
Storage compartment in the middle of
the dash panel - see page 4
Storage compartment in the door panel
- see page 4
Warning
Please do not place anything on top
of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when
accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the
traffic situation - risk of accident!
Use the storage compartments in
the door panels only for small items,
which do not project out of the com-
partment in order to avoid any inter-
ference with the proper operation of
the side airbags.
Ensure that when driving no ob-
jects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get
into the footwell of the driver.
You would then no longer be able to
apply the brakes, operate the clutch
or accelerator - risk of accident!
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16CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTDriving in winterIn winter, the closing operation of the win-
dow may be stopped because of the higher
friction resistance, caused for example by
ice, and the window then returns to its ini-
tial position.
In such a case, the window must be closed
in the following way:
Pull the switch (press switch at front
passenger door and at the rear doors) and
hold until the window is closed.
If closing is interrupted, repeat the op-
eration.Convenience operation of windowsWhen the car is unlocked and locked, it is
possible to open and close the power win-
dows (only to close the sliding/tilting roof),
as follows:
Hold the key in the lock in the opening
or closing position until all the windows are
opened or closed. The opening or closing
operation is interrupted immediately when
the key is released.
The rollback protection is not active if
the convenience system is used. Refer
to the following text for more detailed
information. Warning
The system is equipped with a
safety device to prevent injuries from
bruises. If, for example, a person’s
arm becomes jammed in the window
as it closes, the closing operation is
interrupted and the window opens
again a short distance. Despite this,
take care when closing the windows.
Persons may suffer injuries if the
windows are closed inattentively or
in an uncontrolled way.
No person should be left in the car
if it is locked from the outside. It is
not possible to open the windows
after about 10 minutes, or if the driv-
er’s door is opened and closed when
the ignition is switched off.
It is important to always pay atten-
tion when the windows are closing
to avoid anyone being injured.
Adjusting mirrorsThe rear-view mirrors should always be
adjusted properly before moving off so as
to ensure good vision to the rear.
Anti-dazzle inside mirror
The lever on the lower edge of the mirror
should be pointing forward when the basic
setting is made.
Pull lever to the rear to set the anti-dazzle
position.Rear-view mirrors
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The luggage area is installed in the reverse
order:
Insert the supporting bars B into the
original position. Attach in the rings of the
body by turning the plug-in rings C about
90° to the left.
Place the still folded luggage area onto
the supporting bars B. Then pull luggage
area apart.
Secure luggage area by turning the lock-
ing pins A about 90° to the right.
Warning
When installing luggage area, ensure
that the supporting bars and the
raised luggage area are correctly at-
tached. Otherwise, the occupants of
the car may be at risk of injury.
Lining luggage compartment with
increased load areaThe luggage compartment can be lined with
an increased load area.
Raise part of the load area with hooks
and secure it by inserting into the slots
-arrows-.
Net partition Estate*The net partition can be used either behind
the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Remove the luggage compartment cover
before installing the net partition - refer to
page 32 of the Owner’s Manual.Use of net partition behind rear
seatsUnrolling
Grasp the net partition at plate A and pull it
out of housing B at an angle of about 45°
in the direction of the tailgate. Place the one
end of the top cross rod into the mount C
in the roof member. Now push the cross rod
forward slightly and fit the other end of the
rod into mount C of the other roof member.
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Heating interior comfortablyOnce the windows are clear and the desired
interior temperature has been reached, we
recommend the following settings:
Rotary switch B to position 2 or 3
Rotary control A to desired heat setting
Rotary control C, depending
on desired air distribution, to .............If the windscreen mists up,
rotary control C to ..............................or to .................................................... Close vents 3.
Open vents 4.Heating up interior quickly Rotary switch B to position 4
Rotary control A fully to the right
Rotary control C to ........................ Open vents 3 and 4.
It is recommended to press pushbutton E.
Optimally cooling interior Rotary switch B to position 2 or 3 (opti-
mal settings for cooling), or position 4 for
rapidly cooling interior.
Rotary control A fully to the left. The tem-
perature can be increased, as desired, by
turning to the right.
Rotary control C to ........................ Open vents 3 and 4.
Press pushbutton D.
It is recommended to set vents 3 and 4
so that the air flows up over the heads of
the occupants.
In this operating mode, air is drawn in from
outside and cooled.
Maximum cooling Close all windows and sliding/tilting roof
Rotary switch B to position 4
Rotary control A to the left
Rotary control C to ........................ Open vents 3 and 4
Switch on air conditioner by pressing
pushbutton D
Switch on recirculated air mode by press-
ing pushbutton E
In this operating mode, air is extracted from
the interior and cooled (recirculated air
mode). The recirculated air mode should
only be selected for a short time as no
fresh air flows in from the outside.
Do not smoke in the car if the recircula-
ted air mode setting is selected.
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84CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTGeneral notesIt is important to ensure that the sensor
between the defroster vents for the wind-
shield in the middle of the instrument panel
and the air grille (item 18 - refer to page
79) is not covered over.
The air inlet in front of the windshield
must be free of ice, snow and leaves to
enable the Climatronic to operate properly.
The heating efficiency depends on the
temperature of the coolant - full heating ca-
pacity is therefore only available once the
engine has reached its normal operating
temperature.
If the AUTO mode has not been switched
on for a lengthy period, odours may be
caused as a result of environmentally-re-
lated deposits on the evaporator.
In order to avoid such odour problems, the
cooling system should be switched on at
least once a month at the highest blower
speed - also during the cool season of the
year. At the same time, open a window for
a short time.
At high outside temperatures and high
air humidity condensation may drip from the
evaporator and form a puddle of water be-
low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak.
The blower should always be switched
on at a low setting when driving at low
speeds in order to prevent the windows
misting up. Select the ECON or AUTO
mode in this case.
If the air conditioning system has not
been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator
because of deposits. Switch on the air con-
ditioning system at least once a month, also
during the cold season of the year, to the
maximum blower speed in order to remove
such odours. At the same time open a win-
dow.
Economic use of the Climatronic
systemIn the cooling mode the compressor of the
Climatronic system draws power from the
engine and thus influences the fuel con-
sumption. Pay attention to the following
points in order to minimize the operating
time of the system.
If the interior of the vehicle has been
warmed up considerably by the sun’s rays
when the car is parked, it is recommended
to briefly open the windows or doors to al-
low the warm air to escape.
The Climatronic should not be switched
on when driving if the windows or the slid-
ing roof* are open.
Select the ECON mode if it is possible
to also achieve the desired interior tem-
perature without operating the cooling sys-
tem.
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Operating problemsIf all the symbols in the Climatronic dis-
play panel flash for about 15 seconds when
the system is switched on, there is a fault
in the system. Contact a Škoda dealer.
If the cooling system does not operate
at any time, either:
- the outside temperature may be lower than +5 °C,
- the compressor of the Climatronic may have been temporarily switched off be-
cause the engine coolant temperature
is too high,
- the fuse may be faulty.
Check the fuse and replace if necessary -
refer to page 168 (item 16) of the Owner’s
Manual. If the problem is not the result of a
faulty fuse, switch off the Climatronic sys-
tem and have it tested.
If there is a drop in the cooling capacity,
switch off the Climatronic system and have
it tested.
Electric sliding/tilting roof*The sliding/tilting roof is opened and closed
by operating a rotary switch when the igni-
tion is switched on.
After switching off the ignition, it is still pos-
sible to open or close the sliding/tilting roof
for a further 10 minutes or so, provided a
front door has not been opened.
Any desired intermediate position can be
selected within the range between D to C
(see the dots on the switch and in the illus-
tration).
A - Closing roof
The closing mechanism is equipped with a
power limiter . If a resistance is felt when
closing the roof, the closing operation is
interrupted and the roof is opened again. The roof can also be fully closed by
over-
riding the power limiter . With the switch
in position A, press at the front or rear on
the edge of the handle until the roof is
closed.
B - Sliding open fully
(spring-tensioned position)
C - Optimal position
Only minimal wind noises occur in this po-
sition.
D - Tilting roof
Note
When the roof is opened, the sliding
panel which acts as a screen against in-
tensive sun’s rays, is automatically also
opened. It can be pushed closed by hand
when the roof is closed.
If the roof is tilted open in winter, it is
necessary to remove any ice crust (other-
wise there is a risk of damage to the ope-
rating mechanism).
If the battery is re-connected, it is possi-
ble that the tilting/sliding roof does not clo-
se fully.
In this case, you must press the rotary
switch into position A for about 10 seconds.
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86CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTConvenience systemWhen the car is locked, the roof can be
closed as follows:
Turn key into lock position (driver or pas-
senger door) and hold until the roof is
closed. The closing operation is immedi-
ately interrupted if the key is released.
Warning
Close the sliding/tilting roof with
care! Closing the roof inattentively
can result in injuries.
Do not leave the ignition key in the
ignition lock when getting out of the
car.
The rollback protection is not active
if the convenience system is used.
Refer to p. 16 for more detailed in-
formation.
Emergency operationIf the system is faulty, the sliding/tilting roof
can be closed manually:
Use a screwdriver to carefully remove
the plastic cover.
Take crank handle out of its fixture, in-
sert fully into the opening and close or open
sliding/tilting roof.
Insert crank handle into its fixture again
and fit on the plastic cover.
Sun visorsThe large sun visors can be taken out of
the side fixtures and swivelled toward the
doors. The small sun visor above the inte-
rior rear-view mirror* can only be folded
down.Sun visors with vanity lighting*The lighting of the vanity mirror comes on
automatically when the sun visor is folded
down.
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Note holder*
The spectacles case is opened and clo-
sed by pressing on the case - see arrow.
Insert only spectacles of a matching
size.
To remove, open the storage compart-
ment as far as the vertical position, pull up
and take off.
Installation is performed in the reverse or-
der.
Note holder Roof rack*
Pay attention to the following points if trans-
porting a load on the roof:
A special roof rack system has been de-
veloped for the car. You should therefore
always use a system approved by the ma-
nufacturer.
These cross bars are the basis for a
complete Škoda roof rack system. For safe-
ty reasons, separate additional fixtures are
required in each case for transporting lug-
gage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats.
The components of this system are avai-
lable from Škoda Dealers.
The roof bar is attached to the roof of
the car using special attachment parts
which are located below the roof trim.
The note holder is designed for attaching
a car park ticket in parking areas where it
is necessary to display a valid ticket. The
attached ticket should be removed before
starting off in order not to restrict the driv-
er’s vision.
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92CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTRemove the plastic caps - see illustration -
carefully using a thin screwdriver and while
doing so do not damage the paintwork.
Position the feet of the roof rack in these
openings. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for mounting.
The illustration does not apply for estate
models.
If the estate model is not factory-fitted with
the railing, it can be obtained from a Skoda
Dealer. The Škoda Dealer will also ensure
proper mounting.Any damage to the car which may occur
from using other roof rack systems or
incorrect fitting are not covered by the
warranty.
Distribute the load evenly. The per-
missible roof load (including the roof bar
system) is 75 kg. Roof load and the per-
missible gross weight of the vehicle
must not be exceeded.
When transporting heavy or bulky ob-
jects on the roof of the car, remember that
the handling of the car is altered by the
change in the centre of gravity and by the
increased wind resistance area. You should
therefore adapt your style of driving and
speed accordingly.
Ensure that the opened tailgate does not
knock against the roof load.
On cars fitted with sliding/tilting roof,
ensure that the opened roof does not knock
against the roof load.
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DRIVING TIPS
The technical prerequisites
for low fuel consumption and efficiency we-
re „built in“ at the factory. Particular impor-
tance was placed on the lowest possible
effect on the environment. To retain and
make the best possible use of these char-
acteristics attention should be paid to the
following points:
The prescribed maintenance opera-tions should be carried out exactly
as specified in the Service Schedule.
Having your car serviced by a Škoda Dealer
at the specified intervals not only ensures
that it is always in proper roadworthy con-
dition but that it operates economically, with
minimal environmental impact and provides
you with many years of motoring.
Check the tyre pressures every 4 weeks.
Low tyre pressures increase the rolling re-
sistance. This not only increases the fuel
consumption and tyre wear, but the han-
dling is also impaired.
Do not carry any unnecessary loadsin the luggage compartment.
The weight of the car has a major effect on
fuel consumption, particularly when driving
in towns where you frequently have to ac-
celerate. The rule of thumb which applies
is that every 100 kilograms of weight in-
creases fuel consumption by about 1 litre/
100 km (1 litre/62 miles).
Do not fit the roof rack unless it is
really needed.
Particularly at high speeds the increased
air resistance makes itself felt in higher fuel
consumption.
Electrical consumers should onlybe switched on when they are ac-
tually required.
Heated rear window, fog lights etc. have a
considerable energy demand. The higher
alternator load also increases the fuel con-
sumption. For instance, over a period of 10
hours, the heated rear window will increase
fuel consumption by approximately 1 litre.
Keep a frequent check on your fuel consumption.
The fuel consumption should be checked
each time the tank is filled up. By doing this
inconsistencies on the vehicle which lead
to increased fuel consumption can be de-
tected sooner. Check the oil level each time you refuel.
The oil consumption depends to a great
extent on the engine load and speed. De-
pending on the style of driving the con-
sumption can be as much as 0.5 litre/
1000 km.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new
engine to reach its lowest level after a cer-
tain mileage has been covered. The con-
sumption cannot be properly assessed until
the vehicle has run approx. 5000 km.
This also applies to the fuel consumption
and the engine output.