2013-2020 Skoda Octavia 4 Door Using the system User Manual
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Cockpit
Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
Cockpit
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Cockpit
Overview
A Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
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This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the
A Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
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displays and the control elements.
A Depending on equipment fitted:
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 Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Operating controls for the air conditioning system* . . . . . . . . . . . .
77
79
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A Lever for the multi-functional switch:
 Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
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 Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .
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A Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
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 Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Radio*
92
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A Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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74
4
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A Lever for the multi-functional switch:
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 Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Note
 Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model versions
 Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
A Switch for rear window heater
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 Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone etc, are supplied with separate
A Depending on equipment fitted:
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instructions for operating such equipment.
 Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ to
 Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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some extent from that shown in  page 8, fig. 1. However the symbols correspond to
A Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
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the individual control elements.
A Control dial for heating on the driver and front passenger seat* . . .
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A Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Storage compartment in the front door
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A Central locking switch and power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37, 41
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A Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147
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A Light switch, headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46, 48
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A Storage compartment below steering wheel
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A Steering wheel:
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 with horn
 with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
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A Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Basic functions and important information
Setting steering wheel position
Introduction
The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of
the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to
observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters
of the Owner's Manual.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Fig. 3 Adjustable steering
wheel: Lever on the steering
column
Fig. 2 Remote control key
Fig. 4 The correct distance of the
driver from the steering wheel
A Unlocking the vehicle
1
A Locking the vehicle
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
2
desired position.
A Folding out/folding up of the key
3
Further information  page 87, “Setting steering wheel position”.
Further information  page 39, “Unlocking and locking car”.
WARNING
 Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 25 cm  fig. 4. Not maintaining this minimum
distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect
you - hazard!
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Adjusting the front seats
WARNING (continued)
 You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
 For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
Seat belt height adjuster
Fig. 6 Controls at seat
A Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
1
A Adjusting height of seat*
2
A Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
3
A Adjusting lumbar support*
4
Fig. 5 Front seat: Seat belt
height adjuster
Further information  page 56, “Adjusting the front seats”.
– In order to adjust the height, press on the upper seat belt deflection and push it
WARNING
into the desired direction up or down so that the shoulder part of the belt is posi-
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
tioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder.
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly
locked in place.
Further information  page 105, “Seat belt height adjuster”.
WARNING
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is
positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account
across your neck!
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Quick Reference Guide
Electric exterior mirror adjustment*
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 7 Inner part of door: Rotary
knob
Fig. 8 Dash panel: Light switch
Heating of the external mirror
Switching off all lights
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
Switching on side lights
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Switching off operating control
Further information  page 46, “Switching lights on and off”.
Further information  page 54, “Exterior mirror”.
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 9 Turn signal and main
beam lever
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A Turn signal light right
Power windows*
A
A Turn signal light left
B
A Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
C
A Headlight flasher
D
Further information  page 49, “The turn signal   and main beam lever ”.
Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 11 Buttons on the driver's
door
A Button for the power window in the driver's door
A
A Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
B
A Button for the power window at the rear right door
C
A Button for the power window at the rear left door
D
A Safety switch
Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper lever
S
Further information  page 41, “Buttons on the driver's door”.
A Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
A
A Wipers off
Refuelling
0
A Intermittent wipe
1
A Slow wipe
2
A Fast wipe
3
A one time wipe
4
A Automatic wipe/wash
5
Rear window wiper*
A Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
6
Fig. 12 Right rear side of the
A Automatic wipe/wash
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vehicle: Fuel filler flap
Further information  page 52, “Windshield wiper”.
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Quick Reference Guide
Bonnet remote release
Fig. 13 Fuel filler flap with cap
unscrewed
Fig. 14 Bonnet release lever
Opening the fuel filler cap
– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand.
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side  fig. 14.
– Unlock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube to the left using the vehicle key.
Further information  page 147, “Bonnet remote release”.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap  fig. 13.
Opening the bonnet
Closing fuel filler cap
– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Lock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube by turning the vehicle key to the right
and withdraw the key.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
Further information  page 145, “Refuelling”.
Fig. 15 Radiator grille: Locking
lever
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A Engine oil must be refilled.
c
Further information  page 150, “Check engine oil level”.
Fig. 16 Securing the bonnet with
the bonnet support
– Grip with the hand under the radiator grille and lift up the bonnet.
– Press the locking lever in direction of arrow  page 14, fig. 15 and lift up the
bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it
 fig. 16.
Further information  page 147, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.
Inspecting the engine oil level
Fig. 17 Dipstick
A Engine oil must not be refilled.
a
A Engine oil can be refilled.
b
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Instruments and warning lights
Instruments and warning lights
Overview of the instrument cluster
Fig. 18 Instrument cluster
A Engine revolutions counter  page 16
and operating at a normal temperature. Before reaching this zone shift up into the next
1
higher gear.
A Coolant temperature gauge  page 16
2
A Fuel gauge  page 17
3
One should shift to a lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer running
A Speedometer  page 17
“smoothly”.
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A Digital clock, Multi-functional indicator*  page 19
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Avoid high engine speeds when running-in the vehicle  page 128.
A Information display*  page 22
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A Clock-set button  page 19
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For the sake of the environment
A Reset button  page 17
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Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.
A Odometer and trip counter, service interval display  page 18
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When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
Coolant temperature gauge
Engine revolutions counter
A  fig. 18 operates only when the ignition is
The coolant temperature gauge 2
switched on.
A  fig. 18 indicates the
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter 1
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following notes
maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been run in
regarding the temperature ranges:
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Cold range
Caution
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in poor
reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the
and at severe engine loads.
catalytic converter.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into
Speedometer
the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
Warning against excessive speeds*
symbol  in the instrument cluster does not flash.
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Observe the guidelines
below this speed limit.
 page 28, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”.
Note
WARNING
This function is only valid for some countries.
Pay attention to the warning notes  page 148, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Counter for distance driven
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
A  page 16, fig. 18 only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel gauge 3
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster:
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol  in the instrument
Counter for distance driven
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7
litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). On
refuel.
certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
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Instruments and warning lights
Bottom (trip) counter for distance driven
Service Interval Display
If the due date for the service is reached, it is displayed 1) :
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since it was last reset
- in steps of 100 m or 1/10 of a mile. The bottom counter can be reset by pressing the
in the display of the trip counter:
reset button of the trip counter  page 17, fig. 19.
Service 1 500 km
Top counter for distance driven
in the information display:
The top counter indicates the total distance driven in kilometres or miles which the
SERVICE in 1500 km
vehicle has been driven.
The kilometre readout decreases in steps of 100°km.
Fault display
If the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears as a flashing
dEF appears permanently in the trip counter display for distance driven if there is a
display:
fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a
specialist workshop.
in the display of the trip counter:
Service
WARNING
in the information display:
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for safety
SERVICE NOW
reasons!
The display disappears within 20 seconds after switching on the ignition. The trip
counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button for the trip counter (for more
Service Interval Display
than 0.5 second).
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at least a
pre-warning is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.
The specialist garage:
 resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection;
 makes an entry in the Service schedule;
 affix the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of the
Fig. 20 Service Interval Display:
Note
dash panel on the driver's side.
A as follows
The service interval display can also be reset with the reset button 8
Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ slightly on the
 page 16, fig. 18:
display.
1)
On some vehicles, the service interval display service OIL or service INSP is shown.
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 Press the reset button with the ignition switched off and and hold it down.
Setting minutes
 Switch the ignition on, release the reset button. The text Service or SERVICE NOW
– Turn the reset button to the right.
appears in the display.
 Turn the button for setting the clock to the right - as a result of this the display is
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reset.
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when
the vehicle is stationary!
Caution
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself otherwise
this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may also result
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
in problems with operation of your vehicle.
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Note
 Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display of the revolutions counter or in
the information display depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle  page 22,
incorrect readouts.
fig. 22.
 information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
vehicle is disconnected.
 It is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster is
 page 20
The outside temperature
installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
 The data displayed is the same after resetting the display with flexible service inter-
 page 21
Current fuel consumption
vals (QG1) using the reset button as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals (QG2).
 page 21
Average fuel consumption
We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a specialist
 page 21
Range
garage which is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display with a vehicle
system tester.
 page 21
Distance driven
 Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about the
 page 21
Average speed
service intervals.
 page 21
Driving time
Time
Digital clock
Note
A is installed on the bottom left beside the speedometer for
A clock-set button 7
adjusting the clock  page 16, fig. 18.
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.
Set hours
Memory
– Turn the reset button to the left.
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories.
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A and the button B
A are located on the windshield wiper lever
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the display.
The rocker switch A
 fig. 21.
A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2).
Selecting the memory
A  fig. 21.
Switching over the memory takes place with the button B
A allows to select the desired
– Repeated short-term pressing of the button B
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
memory.
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition
Selecting the functions
is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the
current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off
A up or down. This will cause the individual functions of
– Press the rocker switch A
the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other hand, if the trip
the multi-functional indicator to appear in the display one after the other.
is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
Setting function to zero
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
– Select the memory you want.
The total distance driven memory gathers data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. The
A for more than 1 second.
– Press button B
memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts
from anew.
A :
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B
 average fuel consumption,
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after a
 distance driven,
period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
 average speed,
Note
 Driving time.
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
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selected before switching off the ignition.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the outside temperature indicator with
a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of
A is pressed, the function displays the one
ice on the road. After the rocker switch A
which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperature
The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indicated with a delay of 5 minutes. If the
Fig. 21 Multi-functional indi-
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may be
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Range
slightly higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by the
engine.
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you
If the outside temperature drops below +4°C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal for
can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the
ice on the road) appears behind the temperature indicator and a warning signal
same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km.
sounds.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range. If
you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be
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increased accordingly.
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before a
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
new readout for the range is displayed.
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4°C - warning, drive
with care!
Distance driven
Current consumption
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
 page 19. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor-
A
you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button B
mation can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
 page 20, fig. 21.
achieve.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 9 999 km. The indicator is set
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.
back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
display in litres/100 km  page 19. This information can help you to adapt your style
km/hour  page 19. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period
of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time
A  page 20, fig. 21.
button B
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
A  page 20, fig. 21. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after
B
erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Driving time
Note
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
display  page 19. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular time of
A
day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button B
 page 20, fig. 21.
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Instruments and warning lights
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes
below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some export countries.
Fig. 23 Instrument cluster: small
information display
Information display*
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system also
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provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating
to the radio and multi-functional indicator.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the vehicle
when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols and yellow symbols.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display  page 25.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Fig. 22 Instrument cluster: large
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
information display
The desired language can be set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
 page 23
Menu
 page 23
Door and boot lid warning
 page 16
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
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You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on
 page 25
Warning symbols or warning lights
the vehicle):
 page 18
Displays of the Service Interval Display
 page 19
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
Displays of the radio
 page 23
CAR STATUS
Menu
DISPLAY OFF
After selecting the menu point DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press the
A for more than 1 second to switch the display on again.
rocker switch A
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not in
proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level). The first warning will be
displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS. You can then display other operating
conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level low).
Door and boot lid warning
Fig. 24 Information display:
Menu
The door and boot lid warning lights up if at least one door or the boot lid is not closed.
The symbol displays the respective opened door and boot lid.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed of
more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.
Auto Check Control
Car state
Fig. 25 Information display:
Control elements
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo-
nents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on, both when
A  fig. 25 for more
– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch A
the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.
than 1 second.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the
A . The
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch A
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light
A for a short time or
selected information is displayed after pressing the button B
symbol depending on the priority of the message.
A (after about 4 seconds).
after releasing the rocker switch A
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Instruments and warning lights
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
 page 31
Faults in the brake surface
symbols  page 25.
Coolant level too low/coolant temperature too
 page 28
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist at
high
the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible for
about 2 seconds.
 page 29
Engine oil pressure too low
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch
A  page 23, fig. 25 and are stored under the information CAR STATUS.
A
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until the fault is rectified.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR STATUS is flashing
in the menu. In the display STATUS 1/2 lights up, for example, if a number of error
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total of two error
and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
messages should be displayed.
A , to call up the individual error messages.
Yellow symbols
Actuate the rocker switch A
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
the display:
 Priority 1 - three warning signals
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
 Priority 2 - one warning signal
 page 29
 Fuel level low
Red symbols
 page 29
 Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
A red symbol signals danger.
 page 29
 Brake pad worn
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
 page 29
 Washer fluid level low
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
 page 27
 faulty bulb
– Check the functions indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
Meaning of the red symbols:
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other
and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
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Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 26 Instrument cluster with warning lights
 page 27
Electronic immobiliser
 page 26
Turn signal lights (to the left)
 page 27
Bulbs*
 page 26
Turn signal lights (to the right)
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a
 page 27
Control system for exhaust
 page 26
trailer*

 page 27
EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
 page 26
Main beam light
 page 27
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
 page 26
Low beam light
 page 28
Airbag system*
 page 27
Fog lights*
 page 28
Coolant temperature/coolant level
 page 27
Rear fog light
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Note
 page 29
Brake pad wear*
 Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version. The
symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indicator
 page 29
Fuel reserve
lights in the instrument cluster.
 Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority 1 -
 page 29
Engine oil
danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
 page 30
Open door*
Turn signal system 
 page 29
Fluid level in windshield washer system*
Either the left  or right  indicator light flashes depending on the position of the turn
signal lever.
 page 30
Antilock brake system (ABS)*
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does
not apply when towing a trailer.
 page 31
Traction control system (TCS)*
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the turn
 page 31
signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
Further information about the turn signal system  page 49.
 page 31
Dynamo
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer  *
 page 31
Brake system
The warning light  flashes together with the other turn signal lights only if the vehicle
 page 32
Seat belt warning light*
is towing a trailer.
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the vehicle is
not operating.
WARNING
 If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
Main beam 
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body inju-
ries or major vehicle damage.
The indicator light  comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
 The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
headlight flasher is operated.
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compartment,
Further information about the main beam  page 49.
e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to
observe all warnings  page 148.
Low beam 
The warning light  comes on when low beam is selected  page 46.
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Fog lights  *
ment system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the
nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP!
Rear fog light 
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 47.
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when the
Electronic immobiliser 
ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  does not go out or lights up after starting the engine, a fault
Data is compared between the ignition key and the control unit when switching on the
ignition. The indicator light  will light up for a few seconds when ignition key
exists in the engine control. The engine management system selects an emergency
programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a
authorisation is confirmed.
gentle style of driving.
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised ignition key (for
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started
 page 34.
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
It is only possible to start the engine of the vehicle with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code.
Glow plug system  (diesel engine)
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition (pre-
IMMOBIL. ACTIVATED
heat position) 2  page 87. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light goes out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
Bulbs 
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on at
 Brakes applied (brake light);
all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to obtain
 Switching on the lights (front low beam or rear parking lights).
assistance.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine control.
The engine management system selects an emergency programme which enables you
Control system for exhaust 
to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
ENGINE WORKSHOP!
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up or flashes
when driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine manage-
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Airbag system 
Coolant temperature/coolant level 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds 2) when the ignition is switched on.
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning light 
does not go out or flashes while driving.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes on or flashes
while driving 
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
ignition is switched on.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
coolant as necessary.
AIRBAG FAULT
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
tions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
has been switched off.
engine damage.
Front airbag or side passenger airbag deactivated using the diagnostic equip-
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be caused
ment:
by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant fan, replace
 The warning light  lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and then
it if necessary  page 178, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1” or
flashes again for 12 seconds.
 page 179, “Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2”.
The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at the
switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:
correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist garage
 The warning light  comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been switched
to obtain assistance.
on.
Please refer to the following guidelines  page 152, “Cooling system”.
 The deactivation of the airbag is indicated by the lighting up of the indicator light
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
  in the interior lighting  page 113.
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault
 If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of
an accident.
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system  page 48.
 Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,
Note
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the engine
Further information about switching off airbags  page 113.
to cool down before removing the cap.
2)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low.
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Engine oil 
WARNING (continued)
 Do not touch the coolant fan The coolant fan may switch on automatically
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on 3) .
even if the ignition is off.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off within
Thickness of the brake pads* 
a few seconds after switching on the ignition or flashes while driving. Check the oil
level and top up with oil as necessary  page 151.
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light  comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have the
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi-
brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.
tions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain profes-
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine
damage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the correct
CHECK BRAKE PADS
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance.
Windshield washer fluid level* 
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insufficient
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL
fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid  page 159.
The warning light  lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the engine.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up  page 151 with engine oil.
TOP UP WASH FLUID
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Fuel reserve 
CHECK OIL LEVEL
The warning light  comes on, if the fuel level is still below 7 litres.
When opening the bonnet, the warning light goes out. If no engine oil has been replen-
ished, the warning light will come on again after driving about 100 km.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
The warning light  flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)
PLEASE REFUEL
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and
the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on.
Note
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short
3)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switch-
distance.
ing the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
of the fault in the meantime since you will not know the extent of the fault and in how
far the effect of the antilock brakes is affected.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Further information about ABS  page 126, “Antilock brake system (ABS)*”.
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP!
A fault in the entire brake system
WARNING
If the ABS warning light  comes on together with the brake system warning light 
 If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in another
part of the brake system 
.
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system  page 48.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)*
 The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the lighting up of the ABS
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refueling
warning light  in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by
stop.
your nearest specialist garage.
Models fitted with ESP are equipped with electronic differential lock (EDL).
Open door* 
If a significant fault occurs in the ABS system, a warning signal sounds additionally (3
peeps).
The warning light  comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
Further information on the EDL  page 124.
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when switching
the ignition off. If a door or the boot lid is opened.
WARNING
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after switching
 If the brake system warning light  comes on together with the ABS
the ignition off.
warning light  stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid level in
Antilock brake system (ABS)* 
the reservoir  page 154, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the
MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident! Obtain professional
The warning light  shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differential
assistance.
 Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
Lock (EDL)*.
level and opening the bonnet  page 148, “Working in the engine compart-
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on
ment”.
or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check
 If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has failed.
sequence has been completed.
The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain circum-
A fault in the ABS
stances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk of skid-
The system is not functioning properly if the ABS warning light  does not go out
ding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the fault
within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up
rectified.
while driving. The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system. Visit a
specialist garage as quickly as possible and adjust your style of driving to take account
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Traction control system (TCS)* 
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
distance.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there is a
fault in the system.
Alternator 
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
out after the engine has started.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the TCS system
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the TCS system can be switched
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged in
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the TCS
this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.
system is fully functional again.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
Further information about the TCS  page 125, “Traction control system (TCS)”.
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* 
Caution
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light 
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car immedi-
ately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS), the
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and the Antilock Brake System (ABS).
Brake system 
The warning light flashes when a control cycle is activated while driving.
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there is a
The warning light  comes on for several seconds after the ignition is switched on.
fault in the system.
If the warning light  stays on when the ignition is switched on or comes on while
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS and the EDL means that
driving, there is a fault in the brake system. Visit the nearest specialist garage immedi-
the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.
ately and have the brake system inspected.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
can be switched off for technical reasons. In this case, the ESP system can be switched
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL
on again by switching the ignition on and off. If the warning light goes out, the ESP
system is fully functional again.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Further information on the ESP  page 123, “Electronic stability programme (ESP)*”.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long free play of
the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage.
For further information on the brake system  page 125, “Brakes”.
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Handbrake applied
The warning light  also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than 5 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
 Pay attention to the following instructions before checking the brake fluid
level and opening the bonnet  page 148, “Working in the engine compart-
ment”.
 If the brake system warning light  does not go out a few seconds after
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and
check the brake fluid in the reservoir  page 154, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level
has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!
Obtain professional assistance.
Seat belt warning light* 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten
the seat belt.
In the event that the driver is not restrained, a warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
Further information on the seat belts  page 102, “Seat belts”.
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Unlocking and locking
Key
Carefully store the key ring on which there is the number, because a replacement key
can only be ordered with this number in case the key is lost or damaged. You should
also therefore hand over this key ring to the purchaser when selling the vehicle.
WARNING
 Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
 Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally - risk
Fig. 27 Set of keys without
remote control
of accident!
Caution
 Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-
ture and severe shocks.
 Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.)
have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the ignition
lock.
Note
Fig. 28 Remote control key
Please approach a specialist garage if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for
you.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle
can be equipped with keys without radio remote control  fig. 27 or with radio
remote control*  fig. 28.
Key ring
A plastic tag  fig. 27 is attached to one of the keys with the identification of the key.
This identification can be used to order replacement keys from specialist garages.
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Changing the battery of the radio remote control
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing down-
wards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing and press
both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the two parts
lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Fig. 29 Disconnect key with
Note
radio remote control
 The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
 If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control even
after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
 page 40.
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.
Fig. 30 Cover of the transmitter
housing
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated
with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The electronic
A  fig. 29
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed in the cover B
immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key from the
of the transmitter housing. We recommend having the battery of the key replaced by
lock.
a specialist garage. You should, however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the
battery yourself:
Note
– Fold open the key.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code  page 27.
A  fig. 29
– Use a thin screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key A
A .
from the transmitter housing B
Locking
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing  fig. 30 in direction of arrow.
– Take the used battery out of the housing cover.
Valid for vehicles without a central locking system:
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Locking from outside
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the child safety
lock on and off using the vehicle key.
The securing knob will move upwards or downwards in the door when unlocking or
locking.
Switching child safety lock on
Locking from inside
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the direction of the
All closed vehicle doors are locked by pressing in the securing knobs from the inside.
arrow  fig. 31.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside when the securing knobs have been
pressed in. The vehicle doors can be opened from the inside as follows:
Switching child safety lock off
 the door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever;
– Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of the arrow.
 The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door from
the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from
Note
the outside.
 The opened door cannot be locked with the securing knob. This prevents the
possibility of forgetting the key in the locked vehicle.
 The opened side doors at the rear and the front passenger door are locked by
Central locking system*
pressing in the securing knob and slamming the door closed.
 Please refer to the safety guidelines  page 35.
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the same
Child safety lock
time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be
opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate  page 38, fig. 34.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
inside.
 from the outside using the vehicle key  page 37,
 using the button for the central locking system  page 37,
 by using the remote control  page 39.
 with the securing knobs in the doors  page 37, fig. 33 - only for vehicles which
are not fitted with electrically operated power windows (only for locking).
Warning light and securing knobs in the doors
All the securing knobs move upwards when unlocking.
The driver door must be closed when locking. Other doors can also be closed after
Fig. 31 Child safety locks on the
locking.
rear doors
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Unlocking and locking
All the securing knobs move downwards when locking. If this is not the case, the rele-
Safe securing
vant door must be opened once again and properly closed.
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
The warning light flashes in the driver door, next to the securing knob, to confirm that
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not
the vehicle has been correctly locked. The warning light will not flash if the safe
possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or from the
securing system is deactivated  page 36.
outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
If you lock the vehicle with a key or a remote control key, you can deactivate the safe
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
securing system by locking two times within 2 seconds.
Convenience operation of the windows
The warning light in the driver door will not flash if the safe securing system is deacti-
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
vated.
locking the vehicle  page 43, “Window convenience operation”.
This is not the case, however, for vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system* since the
indicator light is showing that the system is active.
Opening a single door*
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated.
locked again.
If you wish, you can have a specialist garage activate the function of the single door
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe securing
opening mode.
system is deactivated:
 the door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever;
 The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation (an
accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside,
WARNING
for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life!
vated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then not
possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors
Note
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency -
 In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
hazard!
automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
 Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the central locking
Note
system fails. You can lock or unlock manually the other doors and the boot lid.
The anti-theft alarm system* is also activated with the deactivated safe securing
 Emergency locking of the door  page 38.
system when locking the vehicle. The interior monitor* is however not activated.
 After locking the vehicle via the central locking system, optically check if all the
doors have been locked - position of the securing knobs.
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Unlocking the vehicle using the key
Locking the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door to the right in the lock posi-
A  fig. 32.
tion B
 All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
 The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
 The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* close provided the key is held in
the lock position.
 The safe securing system is activated immediately.
Fig. 32 Turning the key for
 The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
unlocking and locking the
vehicle
Note
– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door to the left in the unlock
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
A  fig. 32.
position A
it.
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
Button for the central locking system
 All the doors are unlocked.
 The boot lid is then unlocked.
 The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
 The safe securing system is deactivated.
 The windows open provided the key is held* in the unlock position. On vehicles
fitted with anti-theft alarm system the window operation is only possible 45 seconds
after deactivation of the warning system.
 The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system*  page 40.
Fig. 33 Button for the central
locking system
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must insert the key into
If the vehicle is not locked from outside, you can unlock and lock the vehicle with the
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking the door
button in the driver door.
in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will be triggered if you
do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
A  fig. 33. The symbol  in the button comes on.
– Press button 1
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Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
Boot lid
A  page 37, fig. 33. The symbol  goes out in the button.
– Press button 2
A :
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button 1
 It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety feature,
e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
 You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.
 If the driver door is opened, it cannot be locked; in order to avoid inadvertently
locking the vehicle. You then have to lock the door separately after closing them.
 In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors are
Fig. 34 Handle of boot lid
automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to
the vehicle.
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlocking the
vehicle using the key or the radio remote control. On vehicles with central locking*, the
WARNING
boot lid is automatically unlocked and locked with the other locks.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
Opening the boot lid
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the
– Press on the handle  fig. 34 and at the same time raise the boot lid.
doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Closing the boot lid
– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing 
.
Note
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate
lid.
if the safe securing system is activated.
WARNING
Emergency locking of the doors
 Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
Use the securing knobs in the doors for an emergency locking of the doors  page 37,
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
fig. 33.
closed - risk of accident!
 Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
After closing the door, you can no longer open it from outside. If the child safety lock
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
is not switched on, it is possible to open the door from the inside by pulling twice on
 Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack -
the door opening lever. If the child safety lock is switched on, it is necesary to also open
risk of injury!
the door from outside besides pulling twice on the inner door handle.
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Remote control*
Unlocking the vehicle 
A for about 1 second.
– Press button 1
Description
Locking the vehicle 
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked using the radio remote control.
A for about 1 second.
– Press button 2
The transmitter with the battery is incorporated in the handle of the master key. The
Deactivating safe securing system
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote control
key is approx. 10 m. But this range can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
A twice in 2 seconds. Further information  page 36.
– Press button 2
The master key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
Folding out of the key
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
A .
– Press button 3
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed,
it is then necessary for a specialist garage to adapt the system. Only after this is it
Folding up of the key
possible to again use the remote control.
A and collapse the key bit in the housing.
– Press button 3
Note
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked.
 The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched on.
A but
The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using button 1
 The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
do not open a door or the boot lid within the next 30 seconds. This function is intended
from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g.
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system are, however, deacti-
 The battery must be replaced, ideally by a specialist garage, if the central locking or
vated during these 30 seconds.
anti-theft alarm system does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat
Unlocking and locking car
and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked.
If the turn signal lights do not flash, check the doors, bonnet and boot lid again to
ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid remain open when
the anti-theft alarm system is activated, the turn signal lights do not flash until after
they have been closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door contact are auto-
matically switched on or off.
Fig. 35 Folding key with radio
remote control
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Optical and acoustic signals alert if an alarm has been triggered (the turn signal lights
WARNING
flash and the signal horn honks).
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
How is the alarm system activated?
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked with
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more
the key on the driver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is activated 30
difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
seconds after locking the door.
Note
How is the alarm system deactivated?
 Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed and
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using the
you have visual contact with the vehicle.
radio remote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
 Once in the car, you must not press the lock button  of the radio remote control
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvert-
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to
ently locked and the alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, press the
insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
unlock button  of the radio remote control.
unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will
be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
Synchronisation of the remote control
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
 Bonnet,
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
 Boot lid,
synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the battery
 Doors,
on the remote control was replaced.
 Ignition lock,
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
 Vehicle interior 4) ,
 Press any button on the remote control.
 A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
 pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
minute.
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Deactivation of interior monitor
Anti-theft alarm system*
The process of switching off and switching on the interior monitoring system is the
same as for switching off and switching on the safe securing system  page 36.
Description
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking to
4)
The alarm will be triggered through movement of occupants within the interior of the vehicle or
break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if an
an attempt to steal the radio. The rear part of the interior of the vehicle is not fully monitored
attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
under certain circumstances.
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41
This function makes it possible for example to leave animals in the vehicle.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
How is the alarm switched off?
process stops when one releases the button.
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control or if
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the
you switch the ignition on.
button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Note
 The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is available
Closing a window
by a specialist garage.
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The
 Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
closing process stops when one releases the button.
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pulling the
system is fully operational.
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
 Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of the
immediately.
radio remote control from other vehicles.
The buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's door
 fig. 36, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
Power windows*
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver
Buttons on the driver's door
A Button for the power window in the driver's door
A
A Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
B
A Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
C
A Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
D
A Safety pushbutton*
S
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the safety
A  fig. 36. The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated
pushbutton S
A again.
again by pressing the safety pushbutton S
Fig. 36 Buttons on the driver's
door
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light  in the safety
switch A
S lights up.
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on. After switching the
ignition off, the power windows can still be operated however for maximum 10
minutes if a front door is not opened.
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Closing a window
WARNING
– Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has moved
 If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
into the desired position.
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an
emergency.
WARNING
 The system is fitted with a force limiter  page 42. If there is an obstacle, the
The system is fitted with a force limiter  page 42. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down into the opened position.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
closing process is stopped and the window goes down. You should then take
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer severe
jammed in the window!
injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
 It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
A  page 41, fig. 36 when children are
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) S
Note
being transported on the rear seats.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not operate
Note
during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you open the
 Other switches have only two positions for opening and closing the window. The
driver or front passenger door.
switch must be held until the window is opened or closed.
 After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for
Force limiter of the power windows
a further 10 minutes. The automatic window closing will not operate during this time.
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the
The power windows are switched off completely once you open the driver or front
risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
passenger door.
 When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down into
the opened position.
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
You must try to close the window once again within 10 seconds after the window has
certain speeds.
gone down and if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stopped.
During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window.
Button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the next
10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Opening a window
– Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved
WARNING
into the desired position.
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise
suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
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 Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until all
Window convenience operation
the windows are closed,
 Release the key,
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only close the sliding/tilting roof):
 Hold the key again in the locking position for about 3 seconds.
Opening a window
Operation in winter
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position until
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a
all the windows are opened.
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres
Closing a window
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until all
 Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until all
the windows are closed.
the windows are closed,
 Repeat this operatiive cycle when the window stops.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key.
WARNING
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter  page 42. If there is an obstacle, the
 There must not be any persons in the vehicle which is locked from the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
outside. After approx. 10 minutes have expired or after opening and closing the
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
vehicle door when the ignition is switched off, the windows can no longer be
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
opened.
jammed in the window!
 The person who operates the convenience system must take extra care,
when closing the window, that no passengers suffer any injuries.
Note
Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating feature.
Operational faults
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electrically
operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated. Proceed as
follows in order to re-establish the function:
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Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Opening fully
A and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
– Turn the switch to position B
Description
tion).
Tilting roof
A .
– Turn the switch to position D
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise
is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. You can slide
the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the sliding/tilting roof
is closed.
Fig. 37 Control dial for the
power sliding/tilting roof
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial  fig. 37 and only func-
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
tions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
mechanism.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the sliding/tilting
roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof
Closing
after opening one of the front doors, however.
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
Note
A  fig. 37.
– Turn the switch to position A
 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
Safety closing
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
A and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
switch position A
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents
 It is necessary after each emergency operation (using crank handle) to move the
closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. You can close the
A
sliding/tilting roof completely without force limiter by pressing the switch to the A
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to set the control dial to the
position  fig. 37 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to close
A and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
switch position A
completely 
.
Opening and tilting
WARNING
Comfort position
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!
A  fig. 37.
– Turn the switch to position C
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Convenience operation
You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the cover
You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
of the electrical drive.
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until the
– Pull the cover down  fig. 38.
sliding/tilting roof is closed 
.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close and/or open
The closing process stops when one releases the key.
the sliding/tilting roof.
– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing
WARNING
the cover up.
– Have the malfunction rectified by a specialist garage.
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The force limiter does not
operate with the convenience closing.
Note
Emergency operation
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to turn the control dial
A  page 44, fig. 37 and press for about 10 seconds.
forward to the switch position A
Fig. 38 Detail of the headliner:
point for positioning screwdriver
Fig. 39 Detail of the headliner:
Emergency operation
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Lights and Visibility
Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching off daylight driving lights*
– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel  page 177.
Switching lights on and off
– Take the activation fuse No. 17 out of the fuse box.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the ignition,
the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in  fig. 40. The symbols which mark the switch positions are iden-
tical.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side lights,
when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Fig. 40 Dash panel: Light switch
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not bright
Switching on side lights
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
– Turn the light switch into position  .
if visibility is poor.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Note
– Turn the light switch into position  .
 An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
 page 49, fig. 45.
 The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights on.
Switching off all lights
 If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights, or
– Turn the light switch into position°0.
leaving only the parking lights switched on.
 The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
Switching on daylight driving lights*
with the legal requirements.
– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel  page 177.
 If a fault occurs in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically
– Insert the activation fuse No. 17 in the fuse box.
 In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted up
from inside.
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47
 The temperature difference between interior and external area of the headlight
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on by turning the
light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the position 2
A . This switch
lenses is decisive.
does not have two positions, but only one position.
 When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free from
mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the border
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
areas.
switched on  page 25.
 It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a
 This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Fog lights* 
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
Instrument lighting* 
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
Fig. 41 Dash panel: Light switch
Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or   fig. 41.
A .
– Pull the light switch into position 1
Fig. 42 Dash panel: Instrument
If the fog lights are switched on, the symbol  next to the light switch is more brightly
lighting
illuminated as well as the warning light in the instrument cluster  page 27.
Instrument lighting
Rear fog light 
– Switch on the light.
Switching on the rear fog light
– Turn the control dial  fig. 42 to the desired intensity of the instrument lighting.
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or   fig. 41.
A .
– Pull the switch into position 2
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Headlamp range adjustment 
Switch for hazard warning lights 
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the load of the vehicle.
Fig. 44 Dash panel: Switch for
hazard warning lights
Fig. 43 Dash panel: Lights and
– Press switch   fig. 44 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
Visibility
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning
– Turn the control dial  fig. 43 until you have adjusted the low beam so that
light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the indicator
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard
warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
Settings
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is deployed
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
in the event of an accident.
A Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
-
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
A All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
I
system.
A All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
II
A Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.
III
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
Caution
 you encounter traffic congestion,
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
 your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of
the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when
driving.
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The turn signal   and main beam lever 
Parking light 
– Switch off the ignition.
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched
on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
 The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning light  or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
 The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
 The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.
 The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on
Fig. 45 Turn signal and main
when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if the igni-
beam lever
tion is switched off.
 An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the lever
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key. The acoustic warning
signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Right  and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards  fig. 45.
Caution
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the lever up or
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
users.
Main beam 
Note
– Switch on the low beam.
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and signal
– Push the lever forwards.
systems.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main beam off
Coming Home Function*
again.
Headlight flasher 
This function makes it possible to switch on low beam for a short time after leaving the
car, e.g. to illuminate the path to your front door, etc.
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) - the main
beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come on.
Selecting function
– Switch off the light.
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A into the middle position
– Switch off the ignition.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch A
 .
– Operate the headlight flasher once.
– Open and close the driver door.
Reading lights*
A in order to switch the right or left reading light on
– Press on one of the switches B
If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes.
or off.
If the door remains closed, the light stays on for about 30 seconds.
Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side*
– When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side the
Interior lighting
lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes
Front interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on
out when the flap is closed.
front passenger side
On vehicles with central locking, the interior light is switched on for about 20 seconds
when the vehicle is unlocked, when a door is opened or after withdrawing the ignition
key (if the switch of the relevant interior light is in the door contact position).
The interior lighting goes off after about 60 minutes when a door has been left open in
order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage.
Fig. 46 Detail of the headliner:
Rear interior lighting*
front interior lighting
Switching the interior light on
A to the left, the symbol   fig. 46 appears.
– Press the switch A
Switching the interior light off
A into the middle position O.
– Press the switch A
A to the right, the symbol
– On the version without reading lights press the switch A
O appears.
Door contact switching mechanism (front and rear* doors)
Fig. 47 Rear light
A to the right, the symbol  appears.
– Press the switch A
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The rear interior lighting  page 50, fig. 47 is switched on and off by pressing the glass
On vehicles with electrically operated power windows, the exterior mirror heater is
on the indented point.
also switched on at the same time when the rear window heater is activated.
The same principles apply for the interior lighting at the rear as for the for the interior
lighting at the front  page 50.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
Note
 page 132, “Saving electricity”.
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.
Sun visors
Luggage compartment light*
The light is located at the left top side of the (right - Combi) luggage compartment.
The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 30 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.
Visibility
Rear window heater
Fig. 49 Sun visor: swivelling out
The sun visors can be pulled out of the fixtures and swiveled towards the side window.
The visor above the interior mirror* can only be folded down.  fig. 49.
Sun visors with lighting*
After folding down the visor, the lighting for the vanity mirror is switched on.
Fig. 48 Switch for rear window
heater
– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch   fig. 48
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
You can only activate the rear window heater when the ignition is switched on.
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Windshield wiper and wash system
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
A ,
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
Windshield wiper
the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate immediately.
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues for
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
using the windscreen wiper lever.
screen).
Rain sensor*
A .
– Move the lever into position 1
A .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch A
– After switching off the ignition, you must then once again activate the sensor by
A , and then back into position 1
A .
moving the lever into position 0
Wiping the rear window pane*
A - the widescreen
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
Fig. 50 Windscreen wiper lever
wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
The windscreen wiper lever  fig. 50 has the following positions:
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane*
A ,
Finger-operated wiping
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 7
the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate. As long as you hold the lever
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
in this position, the wiper and the wash system operate - spring-tensioned posi-
A .
position 4
tion.
Intermittent wiping
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper
to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of
A .
– Position the lever up into position 1
A .
the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
A the desired break between the individual wiper strokes
– Set with the switch A
Switching windscreen wipers off
Slow wipe
A .
– Move the lever back into its home position 0
A .
– Position the lever up into position 2
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition
Fast wipe
is switched on.
A .
– Position the lever up into position 3
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
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The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated* when the ignition is
Taking off the wiper blade
switched on.
– Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the wiper blade
Top up with wash liquid  page 159.
at right angles to the wiper arm 
.
A and press the wiper blade at
– Press the securing spring in the direction of arrow A
A - Warning, danger of breaking the wind-
WARNING
the same time to the windscreen B
screen.  fig. 51 
.
 Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving  page 53, “Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen
Attaching a wiper blade
wipers”.
 Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
– Clip the securing spring until it is heard to lock in the windscreen wiper arm.
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
 The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
Wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility. Wiper blades
should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and preserving wax.
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually
depending on the visibility conditions.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on
the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore
important to degrease the lips of the wiper blades after every pass through an auto-
Caution
matic vehicle wash system.
In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers
WARNING
when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades
 If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
the windscreen.
Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers
 You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very
dirty, for example from insect residues.
 Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. The wiper
blades are available from specialist garages.
Fig. 51 Wiper blade for the
windscreen wiper
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Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Octavia)*
Basic setting
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.
Exterior mirror
Fig. 52 Wiper blade for rear
window
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold the window wiper arm away  fig. 52.
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
Fig. 53 Inner part of door:
– Take hold of the wiper blade in the middle with the other hand and take off the
Rotary knob
A .
wiper blade by moving in direction of arrow B
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is switched on.
Attaching a wiper blade
A .
– Interlock the wiper blade into the window wiper arm - see arrow A
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors*
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
Carry out the adjustment at the set button next to the inner door handle when the igni-
tion is switched on  fig. 53.
The same remarks apply here as for  page 53, “Replacing wiper blades for the wind-
Position 
screen wipers”.
Heating of the exterior mirrors (only on vehicles with electrically operated power
windows).
Rear-view mirror
Position L
Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror
Operating the left and right mirrors at the same time (valid for vehicles with electrically
operated power windows).
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to the
Operating the left mirror (valid for vehicles without electrically operated power
rear.
windows).
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Position R
Operating the right mirror.
WARNING
 Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating
distances to the following vehicles.
 Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.
Note
 Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
 You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
 Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the exterior
mirrors.
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Seats and Storage
Seats and Storage
Front seats
WARNING (continued)
 Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
Basic information
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to the
physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the
seats is particularly important for:
Adjusting the front seats
 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
 Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
 Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened  page 115, “Transporting children safely” with a
Fig. 54 Controls at seat
suitable restraint system.
 The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
A  fig. 54 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Pull the lever 1
occupants.
A and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage.
– Release the lever 1
 Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
Adjusting height of seat*
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger.
A upwards.
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2
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
A downwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
 It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the hand-
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
A  fig. 54 to adjust the desired angle of the backrest.
wheel 3
protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also
be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
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Adjusting lumbar support*
Adjusting seat
A until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat
– Adopt the correct seated position  page 56.
– Turn the wheel 4
upholstery in the area of your spine.
A or B
A in the direction of the desired setting  fig. 55.
– Press the switch A
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully pressed
Adjusting lumbar support
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
A .
– Adjust the lumbar support mechanically by turning the rotary knob C
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.
A is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
Switch A
A is operated in order to move the seat backrest forward or back.
switch B
WARNING
 Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
WARNING
 Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can lead
 Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
to bruises or injuries.
 Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
 In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
of injury!
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
Adjusting front seats electrically*
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!
Adjusting seats
Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once
again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjustment
of the seat to the end.
Fig. 55 Side view: Controls for
adjusting the seat
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Storing setting
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the three
A  page 58, fig. 56, that is three in total. By pressing the appro-
memory buttons D
A the seat and external mirror will automatically move into the
priate memory button D
position allocated to this button  page 59.
Note
 When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin
with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
Fig. 56 Driver seat: Memory
 Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
buttons and the button MEM
OFF
 Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
for reversing.
– Switch on the ignition.
Assigning radio remote control* to the memory buttons
– Adjust the seat  page 57.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors  page 54.
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in order
A and hold the button pressed for about 3
– Press one of the memory buttons D
to assign the radio remote control to the appropriate memory button.
seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The
– Withdraw the ignition key.
setting of this button was stored.
– Press the release button  page 39 and hold it pressed for 1 second until an
audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The setting is stored with
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing*
the memory button which you have selected.
– Switch on the ignition.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position   page 54.
using the radio remote control, you have to assign the radio remote control to a
– Engage the reverse gear.
memory button in each case.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position  page 54.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from a specialist garage
A and hold the button pressed for about 3
– Press one of the memory buttons D
and then assign the remote control key to another memory button.
seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The
setting of the selected button was stored.
Note
 If the radio remote control had previously been assigned to another memory
A . The seat and
The memory system can be deactivated at any time with the button E
button, this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
the exterior mirrors can also be manually operated.
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 If you assign the radio remote control to a memory button which has already been
Note
assigned to a radio remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new
If the memory button is pressed once again during the automatic setting of the seat
assignment in this case.
and the exterior mirrors, the setting operation is interrupted. After repeated pressing
 The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained,
of the same button, the setting operation is continued to the end. If one of the two
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
remaining memory buttons is pressed, the stored setting of this button is retrieved.
Retrieving seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
A of the memory system
Information concerning the off switch E
A
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory button D
A  page 58, fig. 56 of the memory system, the memory
After pressing the off switch E
or also with the radio remote control*.
system is deactivated. You can only adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors manually.
A
Retrieving the settings of the seat and mirrors can only be carried out when the igni-
You can switch on the memory system again by once again pressing the off switch E
tion is switched off for safety reasons. Retrieving the settings can be carried out in two
of the memory system. The setting is not carried out to the end if a retrieved setting
different ways:
operation is interrupted.
A if the
We recommend that you switch off the memory system with the off switch E
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
vehicle is used for a short period by a driver and you do not wish to store any particular
A
– By pressing briefly: with the door open, operate the desired memory button D
settings of the seat and mirrors in this case.
 page 58, fig. 56 with one-touch. The seat and the exterior mirrors now move
automatically into the stored position.
Head restraints
– By pressing for a long period of time: with the driver door open or closed, press
A until the seat and the exterior mirrors
and hold the desired memory button D
have moved into the stored position.
Retrieving settings with remote control*
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock
button of the radio remote control  page 39 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position   page 54
Fig. 57 Head restraint: adjusting
before engaging the reverse gear.
Emergency Off
– Press any button on the driver seat.
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WARNING
 The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
 Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
Rear seats
Fig. 58 Removing a head
restraint
Folding the rear seats forwards
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as
the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
– Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push the head restraint
A  page 59, fig. 57.
up or down in direction of arrow A
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint
– The head restraint can be matched to the head of the occupant by adjusting the
A  page 59, fig. 57. Adjusting the angle of the
Fig. 59 Folding the seat cushion
angle in the direction of the arrow B
forwards
head restraint provides enhanced comfort for the user.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow  page 60, fig. 58 and pull the
head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough until
you hear the locking button engage.
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
Fig. 60 Unlock the seat backrest
occupants  page 98.
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the rear seats forwards.
Before folding the rear seats forwards, it is required to adapt the position of the front
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seats and the armrest in such a way that no mutual deformation or damage can occur
Move seats into the initial position
to the seats.
– Install the head restraints in the slightly lifted seat backrest.
A  fig. 61 behind the edge of the side trim panel.
– Place the rear lateral seat belt A
Folding seats forwards
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing knob
– Before folding the rear seats forwards, you must adapt the position of the front
clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
seats in such a way that they are not damaged when the rear seats are folded
forwards.
– Move the seat cushion into its original position.
A and fold forwards in direction of
– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow 1
A  page 60, fig. 59.
arrow 2
WARNING
– Unlock the seat backrests by pulling the securing knob  page 60, fig. 60 and fold
 The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
them forwards.
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
 The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
– Remove the head restraints from the seat backrests and fold the backrests
completely forwards.
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
– The head restraints can be inserted into the relevant holes of the folded forward
 Pay attention that the seat backrests are correctly interlocked. It is only then
seat cushions.
that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints
 Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the rear
removed before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head
lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable measures
restraints in such a way that they cannot be damaged or soiled. Please refer to the
to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest and the side
guidelines  page 63, “luggage compartment”.
trim panel and is thus damaged.
Move seats into the initial position
Removing the seat cushion
Fig. 61 Lock the seat backrest
Fig. 62 Removing seat cushions
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The luggage compartment can be increased further in size by removing the rear seat.
WARNING
Removing
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g.
through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
– Fold the seat cushion forwards completely.
recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow  fig. 62 and remove the seat
posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
cushion from its holder.
recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long
distances, so that in specific cases as mentioned above the body can recuperate
Installing
from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
– Press the wire clamps in the direction of the arrow and place it in its holder.
– Fold the seat cushion back into its original position.
Caution
 You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
Seat heating of the front seats*
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
 Do not clean the seats moist  page 142.
Note
 The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has
a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.
 If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Fig. 63 Dash panel: Control dial
Pedals
for heating the front seats
Concerning a secure depressing of the pedal, you should use only footmats from the
You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats
Škoda genuine accessories.
when the ignition is switched on.
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
Front seats
– Heating on the driver's and front pasenger's seat can be switched on and regulated
WARNING
by turning the control dial  fig. 63.
 Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake
– The system is switched off by turning the control dial to the home position “0”.
system.
 Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area of
the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and are
able to return unobstructed to their initial position - risk of accident!
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WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
 There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals. You
around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are thrown
back can injure the occupants - hazard.
would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accel-
 Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
erator - risk of accident!
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of
gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
luggage compartment
 The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stowed in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
Loading the luggage compartment
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
 Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling characteristics of
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
your vehicle:
 On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
– Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
 Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
– Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net*  page 64.
Caution
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the kinetic
as a result of objects sliding in this area.
energy depends on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the
object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this case the more significant
Note
factor.
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load  page 160, fig. 153.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg. You can imagine the inju-
ries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior compartment and hits
an occupant.
WARNING
 Stow the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lashing
eyes.
 Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are flying
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Lashing eyes
WARNING (continued)
 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. In order to prevent the items of luggage being
thrown forward, always use suitable lashing straps which are firmly attached to
the lashing eyes.
Fixing nets - Net programme Octavia*
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment:
Lashing eyes (Octavia)
Fig. 66 Fixing net: Double hori-
zontal pocket
Fig. 65 Luggage compartment:
Lashing eyes (Combi)
You can use the mounts which can be fitted in the openings in the body (Octavia)
 page 64, fig. 64 or the mounts for fixing nets (Combi)  fig. 65, the eyes are located
on the luggage compartment floor.
You can also attach a floor fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects.
The floor fixing net* together with the installation instruction are stowed in a container
Fig. 67 Fixing net: double hori-
under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
zontal pocket, floor fixing net
WARNING
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pocket  fig. 66 and floor net
 The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
 fig. 67.
move during the journey and when braking.
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Fixing examples of the fixing net as double vertical pocket  fig. 68 and floor net
The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container under the floor
 fig. 69.
covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
The fixing net and the installation instruction are located in a container under the floor
WARNING
covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare wheel.
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
WARNING
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
injury and net damage!
The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with objects
of up to 1.5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of
Caution
injury and net damage!
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Caution
Fixing nets - Net programme Combi*
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.
Fixing floor covering of the luggage compartment
Fig. 68 Fixing net: Double
vertical pocket
Fig. 70 Luggage compartment:
Fixing of the floor covering
(Combi)
A plastic hook is located on the handle of the luggage compartment cover. When
handling the spare wheel, you can fix the raised floor covering with the hook on the
frame of the luggage compartment  fig. 70.
Fig. 69 Fixing net: Floor net
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Luggage compartment cover (Octavia)
Note
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
Opening the tailgate also lifts up the luggage compartment cover.
restraints for storing light and soft items.
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)
Fig. 71 Removing the luggage
compartment cover
Fig. 72 Luggage compartment:
removing the foldable luggage
compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must transport
bulky goods.
Pulling out
A  fig. 71.
– Unhook the support straps 1
– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow  fig. 72.
– Place the cover in the horizontal position.
– Hang the luggage compartment cover in the recesses on the side of the luggage
A horizontally to the rear.
– Pull the cover out of the holder 2
compartment.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into the holder
Folding
A and hanging the support straps 1
A on the boot lid.
2
– Pull the foldable cover out of the recesses, the cover is folded up.
You can stow the removed luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest.
Removing
WARNING
– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods
A and taking it out
by pressing on the side of the cross rod in direction of arrow 1
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
A  fig. 72.
by moving it in direction of arrow 2
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
WARNING
Caution
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover.
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area.
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Removing the variable loading floor
Caution
A by approx. 90° to the left
– Unlock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts A
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable
 fig. 73.
luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects placed in this
area.
– Fold together the loading floor and take it out by moving in direction of arrow.
Remove carrier rails
Variable loading floor* (Combi)
A by turning the arbor-mounted fixing eyes C
A to the right
– Unlock the carrier rails B
by approx. 90° and take out the carrier rails.
Install carrier rails
A in the original position and attach them with the aid of the
– Place the carrier rails B
A by turning to the left by approx. 90° at the fixed eyes of
mountable fixing eyes C
the body.
Installing the variable loading floor
– Place the loading floor once folded together onto the carrier rails.
Fig. 73 Variable loading floor
– Fold open the loading floor.
A by approx. 90° to the right.
– Lock the loading floor by turning the locking bolts A
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk.
Fig. 74 Luggage compartment:
Remove carrier rails
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even
luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum
permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
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Divide the luggage compartment with variable loading floor*
Pulling out
A at an angle of about 45° in direction of
– Pull the net partition out of the housing B
A .
the boot lid at the loop A
A first on the one side and push the cross rod
– Insert the cross rod into the mount C
forwards.
A .
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount C
Folding
– Push the cross rod first of all on the one side and then on the other side towards
the rear.
Fig. 75 Divide the luggage
compartment
A .
– Take the cross rod out of the mounts C
– Roll the net partition at an angle of approx. 45° towards the boot lid in the housing
The luggage compartment can be divided with the variable loading floor.
A , so that it does not roll up automatically.
B
– Lift up a part of the loading floor with the handle and secure it by moving it into the
grooves  fig. 75.
WARNING
 First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts C
A in
Net partition (Combi)*
the front position!
Use the net partition behind the rear seats
Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 76 Pull out the net partition
Fig. 77 Pull out the net partition
The net partition can either be installed behind the rear seats or behind the front seats.
Before using the net partition, remove the foldable cover  page 66.
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WARNING (continued)
 First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts C
A in
the front position!
Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 78 Roll up net partition
Pulling out
– Fold the rear seats forwards  page 60
A out of the housing B
A  page 68, fig. 77.
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate A
A first on the one side and push the cross rod
– Insert the cross rod into the mount C
Fig. 79 Rear seats: Net partition
forwards.
housing
A .
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle, mount C
Removing
Folding
– Fold the rear seats forwards  page 60
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other side and take
– Open the right rear door.
A  fig. 78.
the cross rod out of the mounts C
A in the direction of arrow 1
A up to the stop and
– Push the net partition housing B
– Hold the cross rod in such a way that the luggage net partition can roll up slowly
A .
take it out of the mounts of the seat backrest in direction of arrow 2
A .
and without damage into the housing B
Installing
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
– Position the net partition housing into the mounts of the rear seat backrests.
WARNING
A as far
– Push the luggage net partition housing in the opposite direction of arrow 1
 The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
as the stop.
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
– Fold the rear seats back into their original position.
 The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no
objects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment
if there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
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The roof rack*
Lashing points (Octavia)
Description
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
 A special roof luggage rack system was developed for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
 The base carrier is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
Fig. 80 Attachment points for
 The basic version of the roof luggage rack system and further components are
base roof carrier
obtainable as accessories from the specialist garages.
Installing
– The plastic caps  fig. 80 can be removed by inserting a thin screwdriver into the
Caution
recess of the caps and carefully lever out the caps to avoid paint damage.
 If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then
– The feet are inserted into the openings of the roof bars.
any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agreements.
It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
Note
 On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
 Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
attached instructions.
 Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
 If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
 The figure is not valid for an estate car.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should
Roof load
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible total
Note
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
A roof rail is obtainable from a specialist garage if hasn't been fitted onto an estate car
at the works, which carries out the professional fitting.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
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Caution
WARNING
 The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. They may spill when
braking and while doing so damage the vehicle.
attached - risk of accident!
 You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible
Note holder
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
 Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Cup holder in front centre console
Fig. 82 Windscreen: Note
holder
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to restrict
the driver's vision.
Fig. 81 Front centre console:
Cup holder
After pressing in direction of arrow, the cup holder slides out and opens up  fig. 81.
It is designed to place drink cans or other beverage packagings in (with a content of
0.33°ltr. or 0.5°ltr.).
WARNING
 Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
 Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
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Ashtray*
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Front ashtray
Rear ashtray
Fig. 83 Centre console: Front
ashtray
Fig. 85 Low centre console: Rear
ashtray
Removing ashtray
– Fold the cover backwards and remove the ashtray in direction of arrow.
Replacing ashtray
– Press the ashtray vertically downwards and fold the cover down.
Fig. 84 Remove ashtray and
There is a can holder attached to the inner side of the ashtray cover.
replace
WARNING
Opening ashtray
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
– Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray at the point of the arrow
 fig. 83.
Removing ashtray insert
A .
– Remove the ashtray insert in direction of arrow A
Insert ashtray insert
A .
– Insert the ashtray insert and press it slightly in direction of arrow B
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Cigarette lighter*, power sockets
WARNING
 Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
Cigarette lighter
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical
burns.
 The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
appliances.
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
 Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Fig. 86 Centre console: Ciga-
 Further information  page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
rette lighter
parts”.
Using the cigarette lighter
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter  fig. 86.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment:
Power socket
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket  fig. 87.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
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The power socket, which fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165, must only
WARNING (continued)
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to
 Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
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
The same remarks apply here as for  page 73.
accident!
Further information  page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Storage compartments
Overview
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
 page 74
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 9
Storage compartment below steering wheel
Fig. 88 Dash panel: Storage
 page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash
compartment on the front
panel
passenger side
 page 75
Storage compartment for spectacles*
Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger
 page 9
Storage compartment in the front doors
side
 page 75
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
– Pull the handle of the lid in direction of arrow  fig. 88 and fold it downwards.
 page 76
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
 page 76
Clothes hooks*
The storage compartment can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
 Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
WARNING
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
 Use the storage compartments in the door panels only for small items which
reasons.
do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with
the proper operation of the side airbags.
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
Fig. 89 Centre console: Storage
Fig. 90 Armrest: Storage
compartment for spectacles
compartment
Opening and closing the storage compartment for spectacles
The armrest is adjustable in height.
– Press on the cover of the storage compartment at the point of the arrow, the
Opening storage compartment
compartment opens or closes  fig. 89.
A  fig. 90.
– Press button B
Removing
– Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow.
– Open the storage compartment in the vertical position and take it out by pulling on
Closing storage compartment
the hinge.
– Fold down the cover of the armrest.
Installing
Setting height
– Installation takes place in the reverse order.
A in direction of arrow.
– Press the button A
WARNING
– Fold the armrest downwards or upwards and release the button.
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting objects
and otherwise must be kept closed.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city
Note
traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Do not insert particularly large spectacles.
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Rear seat armrest with storage compartment*
Clothes hooks*
Fig. 91 Rear seats: Armrest
Fig. 93 Rear door: Clothes hooks
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors  fig. 93.
WARNING
 Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
 Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Fig. 92 Rear seats: Fold the
armrest forwards
– The armrest can be folded forwards in direction of arrow with the aid of the belt
 fig. 91.
– The armrest includes a storage compartment. Press the button in direction of
A and open the storage compartment in direction of arrow 2
A .
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Heating and air conditioning system
Air outlet vents
Heating
Using the system
The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.
Fig. 94 Air outlet vents
Open air outlet vents
Fig. 95 Heating: Control
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).
elements
Close air outlet vents
Setting temperature
– Turn the vertical wheel into the end position.
A  fig. 95 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial A
A to the left in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial A
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction
Controlling blower
of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
A into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
– Turn the blower switch B
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change
blower on.
the air flow to the appropriate side.
A into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Turn the blower switch B
A
You can set the air supply to the individual air outlet vents using the control C
A - recirculated air
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button D
 fig. 95. Air outlet vents 3 and 4  fig. 94 can also be opened or closed individually.
mode 
.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the
Control for air distribution
A  fig. 95 and according to outer atmospheric
setting of the control dial A
conditions.
A
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control C
 page 77.
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The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
WARNING (continued)
ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output
misting up.
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Note
 The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
WARNING
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
 The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
ment.
 The button D
A cannot be pressed if the control dial C
A is in the position  or close
to this position.
Set heating
Recommended settings of heating controls for:
Setting of the control dial
Button
Setup
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
Defrosting the windscreen and
To the right up to
Open and align with the side
3
Switched off
Closing
side windows
the stop
window
Free windscreen and side win-
Open and align with the side
In heating area
2 or 3
Switched off
Closing
dows from mist
window
To the right up to
The fastest heating
3
Switched off
Opening
Opening
the stop
Desired tempera-
Comfortable heating
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Closing
Opening
ture
To the left up to the
Fresh air mode - ventilation
Desired position
Switched off
Opening
Opening
stop
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Recirculated air mode
The air conditioning only operates if button AC  page 80, fig. 96 D
A is pressed and
the following conditions are met:
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
 engine running,
and then fed back into the interior.
 outside temperature above +5 °C and
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
 blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
Switching recirculated air mode on
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
– Press the button  - the warning light lights up in the button  page 77, fig. 95.
windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output
Switching recirculated air mode off
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
– Press again the button  - the warning light in the button goes out.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cooling
A is in the position  or close
The button  cannot be pressed if the control dial C
effect 
.
to this position.
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the
WARNING
air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in temper-
ature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
persons.
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
misting up.
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 quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
Air conditioning system*
WARNING
Description
 For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating system.
windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about
It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at any
how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
season of the year.
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
 You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
Description of the air conditioning system
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
system is operating properly.
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A - Recirculated air
– IF you wish to close the inlet for fresh air, use the switch  E
WARNING (continued)
mode  page 82.
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
Control for air distribution
A
– You can adjust the direction of the air flow using the air distribution control C
Note
 page 77.
 We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
switching cooling on and off
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system. This
A  fig. 96. The warning light lights up in the button.
– Press the button AC D
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
– When you again press the switch AC , the cooling system is switched off. The
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
warning light in the button goes out.
compressor).
Note
Using the system
 The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
 The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.
 If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
Fig. 96 The air conditioning
 Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode  page 82.
system: Control elements
Setting temperature
A  fig. 96 to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial A
A to the left in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial A
Controlling blower
A into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
– Turn the blower switch B
blower on.
A into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Turn the blower switch B
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Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the
respective operating modes:
Setting of the control dial
Button
Setup
Air outlet vents 3
Air outlet vents 4
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
E
Defrosting the windscreen
To the right up to
Open and align with the
3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
and side windows
the stop
side window
Free windscreen and side
Desired temper-
Open and align with the
2 or 3
switched on
Do not switch on
Closing
windows from mist
ature
side window
To the right up to
The fastest heating
3
Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
the stop
Desired temper-
Comfortable heating
2 or 3
 or 
Switched off
Do not switch on
Closing
Opening
ature
To the left up to
briefly 4, then
the fastest cooling
switched on
briefly switched on
Opening
Opening
the stop
2 or 3
Desired temper-
optimal cooling
1, 2 or 3
switched on
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
ature
To the left up to
Desired posi-
Fresh air mode - ventilation
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
Opening
the stop
tion
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Heating and air conditioning system
Recirculated air mode
For the sake of the environment
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Description
Switching recirculated air mode on
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh
– Press the button   page 80, fig. 96 - the warning light lights up in the button.
air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occu-
Switching recirculated air mode off
pants of the car.
– Press again the button  - the warning light in the button goes out.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing
A is in the position  or close
The button  cannot be pressed if the control dial C
air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account bright
to this position.
sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The automatic
mode  page 84 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the
WARNING
year.
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
Description of Climatronic system
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
 engine running,
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
 outside temperature above +5 °C,
misting up.
 the ECON button is not pressed.
Using the air conditioning system economically
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when in
ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the
cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output
has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
heated air to escape.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cooling
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
effect 
.
open.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
system just by switching to fresh air mode.
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The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to provide
during the cold season of the year - in order to avoid such odours. Also open a window
cooling at a high load of the engine.
for a short time.
 We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal and
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system. This
not an indication of a leak!
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can
If you make a change before switching off the ignition, which differs from the auto-
only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of
matic mode, the changed functions remain stored. Only the function “circulating air”
compressor).
is erased 20 minutes after switching off the ignition.
 The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
ment.
 Set the temperature to 22 °C (72 °F).
 Using the cooling economically  page 82.
 Press the button AUTO  page 83, fig. 97.
 Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4, so that the air flow is directed slightly upwards
Overview of the control elements
 page 77, fig. 94.
The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left
and right side.
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons 17 ECON and 9 AUTO  page 83, fig. 97. The information
in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING
 For 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 correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
 You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
Fig. 97 Climatronic: Control elements
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
The buttons
A Defrosting the windscreen 
1
Note
Display
 If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
A Display of blower stages
2
be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
A When switching off the automatic air conditioning with the button 11, the outside
3
least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also
temperature now indicates OFF, other information is not indicated.
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Heating and air conditioning system
A Defrosting the windscreen
– Press the button AUTO - the warning light lights up in the button.
4
A Recirculated air mode 
5
The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distribution or
A Direction of air flow
6
increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless
A Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C
7
regulated.
A AUTO (automatic mode), ECON (AC compressor switched off) or OFF
8
(Climatronic switched off)
ECON mode
The buttons
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and
A Automatic mode AUTO
9
ventilation are regulated automatically.
A Recirculated air mode 
10
A Lower blower speed and button for switching off the air conditioning system
Switching ECON mode on
11
“OFF”
– Press the button ECON - the warning light lights up in the button.
A Higher blower speed and button for switching on the air conditioning system
12
– Set a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (84°F).
A Air flow to head
13
A Air flow in the footwell
14
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode
A Decreasing the temperature
15
– First of all press the button  - the warning light lights up in the button.
A Increasing the temperature
16
– Then press the button ECON - the warning light lights up in the button.
A ECON (AC compressor switched off, i.e the cooling system)
17
A Interior temperature sensor 18a
A (on left-hand steering models) and 18b
A (on
18
ECON mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C (64 °F)
right-hand steering models).
up to +29°C (84 °F).
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button  or  .
Note
Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than the
Do not glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect
outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified.
on the Climatronic.
If you select the temperature below +18°C (64°F), LO appears in the display. If you
select a temperature higher than + 29°C (84 °F), HI appears in the display. In the LO
Automatic mode
position, the supplied air is neither warmed up nor cooled. In the HI position, the
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant tempera-
system operates continuously with maximum heating capacity.
ture and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode  page 85.
Switching automatic mode on
Defrosting windscreen
– Set a temperature between +18°C (64 °F) and +29°C (84 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4  page 77, fig. 94, so that the air flow is directed
Defrosting windscreen - switching on
slightly upwards.
– Press the button   page 83, fig. 97.
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Defrosting windscreen - switching off
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (84 °F). The
interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you select the
– Once again press the button  or the button AUTO .
temperature below +18°C (64°F), “LO” appears in the display. If you select the temper-
ature higher than +29°C (84 °F), “HI” appears in the display. In both limit positions the
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet
Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The
vents 1 and 2.
temperature is not controlled in this case.
Recirculated air mode
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg
area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
and then fed back into the interior.
Controlling blower
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.
There are a total of six blower stages available.
Switching recirculated air mode on
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the inte-
rior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower stages manually to suit your
– Press the button  - the warning light lights up in the button.
particular needs.
Switching recirculated air mode off
A or 12
A  page 83, fig. 97 in order to decrease or increase the
– Press the button 11
speed.
– Press again the button  or the button AUTO - the warning light in the button
goes out.
Switch off the blowers, the Climatronic is switched off and in the display shows OFF.
The set blower speed is indicated by the lighting up of the respective number of bars
WARNING
A .
at the point 2
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
WARNING
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
 “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases.
 Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
Note
 Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
A  page 83, fig. 97. After the wind-
If the windscreen mists up, press the button  1
screen has been demisted, press the button AUTO .
Setting temperature
A and 16
A .
You can set the interior temperature randomly with the buttons 15
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Heating and air conditioning system
Operational problems
If all the symbols on the display of the automatic air conditioning system flash for
approx. 15 seconds after switching on the ignition, then there is a fault in the system -
visit a specialist garage.
If the cooling system does not operate, the following faults may exist:
 the outside temperature is lower than +5°C,
 The compressor of the automatic air conditioning system was temporarily
switched off due to a too high temperature of the coolant,
 a blown fuse.
Check the fuse, replace it if necessary  page 177. If a blown fuse is not the source of
the fault, switch the Climatronic off and have it checked.
If the cooling capacity decreases, switch the Climatronic off and have it checked.
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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position
WARNING
 You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
 The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel
 fig. 99. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag
system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
 For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of acci-
dent!
 If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce
Fig. 98 Adjustable steering
the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check
wheel: Lever below steering
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
column
 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
firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the
steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the
arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.
Ignition lock
Fig. 99 Safe distance to steering
wheel
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat  page 56.
– Pull the lever below the steering wheel down  fig. 98, 
.
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position concerning height and
Fig. 100 Ignition lock positions
forward/back position.
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.
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Starting-off and Driving
Petrol engines
WARNING
A - ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
1
 When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2
A (ignition
A - ignition switched on
2
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
A - start engine
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
3
locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
Diesel engines
 Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
A - interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be
1
a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
locked.
 Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
A - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
2
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
 You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
The children might otherwise start the engine or switch on electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
A - start engine
3
Starting the engine
Applies to all models:
A
Position 1
General
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a
general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of
 Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
your vehicle 
.
starting the engine.
A
Position 2
 The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
then only has to crank the engine.
 Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
the starter.
A
Position 3
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
A when one releases the key.
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position 2
A each time before starting the
The ignition key must be turned back into position 1
If the engine does not start ...
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid  page 173.
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres  page 175.
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It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator after
WARNING
the engine has started.
 Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a
Diesel engines
poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Glow plug system
 Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being
controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside tempera-
ture.
Caution
 The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3
A ), if the engine is not
The preglow indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the starter
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
or the engine can be damaged.
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
 Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
 You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light  has
engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the
gone out.
engine!
 The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is at a
 Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be tow-
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
means that you can start the engine right away.
 Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right
For the sake of the environment
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away. Through
 It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine still
this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emis-
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  page 177.
sions are lower.
 Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Petrol engines
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry
It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has
These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air mixture
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all
for every external air temperature.
be filled while the attempting to start the engine.
 Do not depress accelerator before and when starting engine.
 Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right
Switching off the engine
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
 It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine still
A
– The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key into position 1
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  page 177.
 page 87, fig. 100.
 Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
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Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and
WARNING
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to avoid
 Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!
any shift noises.
 The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater phys-
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition
ical effort for braking is required when engine is switched off. Because if you do
is on.
not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
WARNING
Caution
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated for a lengthy period at high loads but should be allowed it
Note
to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This prevents any accumulation of heat
 One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The pres-
when the engine is switched off.
sure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This can, over
a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.
Note
 Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unnecessary
 The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the
wear and damage.
engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accu-
mulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is
Handbrake
additionally heated by strong sunlight.
 This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment  page 148, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Shifting
Fig. 102 Centre console: Hand-
brake
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
Fig. 101 Shift pattern on models
fitted with 5-speed manual
gearbox
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Rear parking aid*
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the locking
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.
button  page 90, fig. 102.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully 
.
The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided the
ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
HANDBRAKE ON
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
Fig. 103 Parking aid: Detection
more than 3 seconds.
range of rear sensors
WARNING
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an
 Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are
integrated in the rear bumper.
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating which will
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk of accident! In
Range of sensors
addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
A  fig. 103). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clear-
A
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
ance is reduced.
might then move off - risk of accident!
A ) - danger area.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area B
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
Caution
Each time the vehicle is parked, first of all apply the handbrake and then additionally
Activating
engage the 1st gear.
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the igni-
tion is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
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WARNING
WARNING (continued)
 The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
 In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or
switch off the system after use.
carrying out similar manoeuvres.
 You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
Note
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your
 Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you switch
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the
on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral! Otherwise the engine can
sensors.
rev up unintentionally.
 The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving on
Note
steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it
 The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models
travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
by applying the foot brake.
 If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after switching the ignition on and
engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your vehicle, this indicates a
Storing a speed
system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
 The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to operate
properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*
Introduction
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20
Fig. 104 Operating lever: Rocker
button and switch of the cruise
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal. This
control system
is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking
power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particularly on long
A and rocker
The cruise control system is operated by means of the slide switch A
journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
A in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.
button B
A  fig. 104 into the ON
– Switch on the cruise control system by sliding the switch A
WARNING
position.
 For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
A in the
– After the desired speed has been reached, briefly press the rocker button B
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
SET position.
loose gravel) - risk of accident!
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A from the SET position, the speed you have stored
After releasing the rocker button B
– If you release the rocker button when the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than
(above 30 km/hour 20 mph) is maintained at a constant speed without having to
30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again
A in the position SET after an increase in
depress the accelerator.
store the speed with the rocker button B
speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.
You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the accelerator
will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
This does not apply, however, if you drive at a speed which is more than 10 km/h
higher than the set speed for a period of longer than 5 minutes. The stored speed will
– You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you depress the brake
be cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.
or clutch pedal.
One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off temporarily
A to the
– You can likewise switch off the cruise control system by sliding the switch A
by actuating the brake or clutch pedal  page 93.
right - into the OFF position.
The set speed remains stored in the memory.
WARNING
You can resume the stored speed by releasing the brake pedal or clutch pedal and by
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
A  page 92, fig. 104 in the RES position.
briefly pressing the rocker button B
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Changing a stored speed
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the
moment before resuming the stored speed.
accelerator.
Faster
Switching off the cruise control system completely
– You can increase the stored speed without depressing the accelerator, by pressing
A  page 92, fig. 104 into the OFF position.
– Move the slide switch A
A  page 92, fig. 104 in the RES position.
the rocker button B
A
– The speed of the vehicle will increase continuously if you hold the button B
pressed in the RES position. Once the vehicle has reached the desired speed,
release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
Slower
A in the SET
– You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button B
position.
– Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause the speed
of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
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Communication
Communication
Mobile phone, handsfree-system*
– Plug the adapter cable into the mobile phone socket. The socket is located on the
mobile phone mount below.
Universal preparation for the phone
– Switch on the ignition.
– Wait approximately 20 seconds, switch off the ignition and pull the ignition key out
of the ignition lock.
A (as specified in manufacturer's
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter A
instructions) and switch on the ignition.
Removing the mobile phone with the adapter
A and remove the mobile telephone.
– Press the button C
An initialisation must be carried out:
Fig. 105 Universal preparation
 after the first connection of the adapter;
for the phone
 after reconnecting the battery;
 after pulling out the adapter cable from the power socket for the mobile phone.
Only one telephone mount is factory-fitted. An adapter for the telephone can be
purchased from the range of the Škoda original accessories. The mount is attached to
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“handsfree
the centre console.
system” using a microphone integrated in the vehicle, optimal transmission of signals
using an external aerial etc.). The battery of the mobile phone is also constantly
Insert mobile phone
charged.
A (as specified in manufacturer's
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter A
Should you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
instructions).
Please refer to the following guidelines  page 94.
Inserting adapter with mobile phone into mount
A in the direction
– First insert the adapter with the mobile phone into the mount B
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
A until the adapter is touching the stop.
of arrow 1
A until it locks into position.
The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be
– Press the adapter slightly in the direction of arrow 2
carried out by a specialist garage.
Initialisation
Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
– Withdraw the ignition key.
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of up to
10 watts.
A .
– Insert the adapter without the mobile phone into the mount B
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It is essential that you inform a specialist garage about the possibilites to assemble and
operate mobile phones and two-way radio sets which have a power output of more
than 10 W. They will inform you which technical possibilities exist for retrofitting
mobile telephones and radio transmitters.
Operation of mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with functioning
of the electronic systems of your vehicle. The reasons for this may be:
 no external aerial,
 external aerial incorrectly installed,
 transmission power greater than 10 watts.
You should therefore not operate a mobile phone or two-way radio system inside
the vehicle without the use of an external aerial, or with an external aerial which has
been incorrectly installed.
You should also be aware of the fact that only an external aerial makes it possible to
achieve the optimal range of such equipment.
WARNING
 If a mobile phone or two-way radio system is operated inside the vehicle
without using an external aerial, or with an external aerial which has been
incorrectly installed, the result can be excessive electromagnetic fields which
may cause harm to your health.
 Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving.
 You must not install two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts on
the covers of the airbags or within the immediate deployment range of airbags.
This might result in injuries to the occupants in the event of an accident.
Note
Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and two-way radio
systems.
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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Communication

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