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WARNING

Attachment points

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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.

Fig. 77

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Attachment points for roof bars

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Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.

The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy

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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.

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Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.

Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traf-

 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.

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fic conditions.

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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

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Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.

The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be

Roof load

 Read and observe and on page 77 first.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available

clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.

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Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated

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car wash.

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Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.

 Introduction

For the sake of the environment

The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Cupholders

Ashtray

Note

Cigarette lighter

12-volt power outlet

Clothes hook

If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from

the ŠKODA Original Accessories.

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Car park ticket holder

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WARNING

CAUTION

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Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.

There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the

electrical components or seat upholstery.

Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall

down while you are driving (under acceleration or when cornering) and

could distract you from the traffic - there is a risk of an accident.

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Make sure that no objects from the centre console or from other storage

compartments can get into the driver's footwell while you are driving. You

would not be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger

of causing an accident!

Ashtray

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Ash and cigarette or cigar stubs must only be discarded in ashtrays.

Cupholders

Fig. 79 Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear

 Read and observe on page 78 first.

The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like »

Removing

Fig. 78 Cup holder

Pull the ashtray » Fig. 79 out and up.

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 Read and observe on page 78 first.

Fitting

Insert the ashtray vertically.

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Two beverage containers can be placed into the recesses A » Fig. 78.

One beverage container can be placed into the recess B .

WARNING

Never put flammable objects in the ashtray – there is a risk of fire.

WARNING

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Never put hot cups in the cup holder. They may spill as the vehicle moves

CAUTION

– there is a risk of scalding.

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Do not hold the ashtray by the cover when removing it – there is a risk of it

breaking.

No objects should be placed in the holders that might endanger the vehi-

cle's occupants if the vehicle brakes suddenly or the vehicle is in collision.

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Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.

glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.

Using the system

Cigarette lighter

12-volt power outlet

Fig. 80

Fig. 81

Centre console: Cigarette lighter

Boot: 12-Volt power socket

 Read and observe on page 78 first.

Operation

The 12-volt electrical outlet (hereinafter referred to only as a socket) is located

in the front center console » Fig. 80 on page 79 and in the luggage compart-

ment » Fig. 81 .

Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 80.

Wait until the button pops forward.

Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.

Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.

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Use

Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover

for the power socket.

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WARNING

Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.

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Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette

lighter can cause burns.

The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when

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The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or

the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »

the ignition key withdrawn. Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never

leave people who are not completely independent, such as children, unat-

tended in the vehicle. These could operate the igniter and burn themselves.

Further information » page 126, Services, modifications and technical altera-

tions.

WARNING

Note

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Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can

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The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical

appliances » page 79.

Further information » page 126, Services, modifications and technical altera-

tions.

cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the

vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as

children, unattended in the vehicle.

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If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-

nect it from the power supply immediately.

CAUTION

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The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-

sories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.

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Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's

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electrical system can be damaged.

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