2001-2008 Skoda Superb SUV Using the system User Manual
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Using the system for Your Skoda Superb SUV First Generation (2001-2008)

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Using the system  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
8
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  
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35  
A Deactivating boot lid remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
General view  
22  
A Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
220  
184  
82  
This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar  
with the instruments, gauges and controls.  
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A Bonnet remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
24  
A Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
99  
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40  
35  
A Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
26  
A Steering wheel:  
2
A Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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−
−
with horn  
3
A Door handle  
with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
138  
4
57  
46  
92  
48  
49  
11  
A Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
with pushbuttons for radio, mobile phone and cruise control  
system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
115  
100  
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A Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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A Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
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A Headlight range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
28  
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A Lever for turn signal lights and main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Switch for ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
155  
156  
66  
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A Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
10  
A Lever and switches for:  
Switch for TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
53  
15  
52  
29  
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Windshield wiper/wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Control dial for heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
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Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
89  
93  
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A Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
12  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
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Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Radio  
A31 Ashtray, cigarette lighter/socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
79  
32  
103  
A Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Navigation system (Navigation, Radio, CD Player)  
33  
A Depending on equipment fitted:  
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A Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
48  
92  
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Gearshift lever for manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
103  
109  
82  
14  
A Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
15  
A Switch for windscreen heater* / Indicator light for a switched off front  
Selector lever for automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
seat passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
52, 144  
144  
34  
A Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
16  
A Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . .  
A Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Switch for the front passenger airbag* in front passenger stowage  
35  
A Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . .  
66  
17  
138  
36  
83  
A Lockable storage compartment on the front passenger side . . .  
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compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
144  
35  
Note  
19  
A Fuel filler flap remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A Boot lid remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model  
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.  
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35  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
10 Cockpit  
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Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD player  
etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment.  
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The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items  
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒ page 8, fig. 1. The  
symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 11  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
General view of the instrument cluster  
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster  
1
A Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
12  
12  
When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.  
2
A Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
3
A Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
12  
4
13, 15  
18  
A Digital clock and multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
5
A Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
A Speedometer  
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with counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
with trip counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
with Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
12 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
The operating range  
Engine revolutions counter  
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves  
into 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 symbol in the instrument cluster does not flash.  
1
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter A ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 indicates  
the maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been  
run in and operating at a normal temperature. You should shift into the next higher  
gear before this red zone is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if  
your car is fitted with an automatic gearbox.  
If the symbol in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant  
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please refer to the guide-  
lines ⇒ page 26, “Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity ”.  
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer  
running “smoothly”.  
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒ page 162.  
WARNING  
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine  
compartment” before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.  
Caution  
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone  
of the scale - risk of engine damage!  
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!  
For the sake of the environment  
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your  
vehicle.  
Fuel gauge  
Coolant temperature gauge  
3
The fuel gauge A⇒ page 11, fig. 2 only operates when the ignition is switched on.  
2
The coolant temperature gauge A ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 operates only when the igni-  
tion is switched on.  
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 62 litres. The warning symbol in the instru-  
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now  
about 8 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that  
you must refuel.  
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following  
notes regarding the temperature ranges:  
The following will be displayed in the information display*:  
PLEASE REFUEL  
Cold range  
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not  
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full  
throttle and at severe engine loads.  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 13  
Speedometer with counter for distance driven  
Caution  
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in  
poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and  
damage the catalytic converter.  
Digital clock  
Fig. 4 Instrument  
cluster: Counter for  
distance driven  
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km).  
On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.  
Bottom counter (trip counter) for distance driven  
Fig. 3 Instrument  
cluster: Digital clock  
The bottom counter indicates the distance which you have driven since this  
counter was last reset - in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile. It can be reset to  
zero by pressing the reset button next to the trip counter ⇒ fig. 4.  
You can set the time with the reset button at the bottom right next to the  
rev counter.  
Top counter for distance driven  
The top counter for distance driven indicates the total distance in kilometres or  
miles which the vehicle has been driven.  
Set hours  
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Turn the reset button to the left.  
Fault display  
dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for distance  
driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as  
possible by a specialist workshop.  
Setting minutes  
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Turn the reset button to the right.  
Warning against excessive speeds*  
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-  
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle  
speed goes below this speed limit.  
WARNING  
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only  
when the vehicle is stationary!  
This function is only valid for some countries.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
14 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
WARNING  
in information display  
SERVICE NOW  
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for  
safety reasons!  
The display disappears within 20 seconds after starting the engine. The trip counter  
is also displayed after pressing the reset button of the trip counter (for more than 1  
second).  
Service Interval Display  
Resetting Service Interval Display  
We recommend having this resetting performed by a specialist garage.  
The specialist garage:  
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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  
dash panel on the driver's side.  
It is also possible for you to reset the Service Interval Display with the reset button  
B
A⇒ fig. 5 as follows (does not apply to models with fixed service intervals - QG2).  
Fig. 5 Instrument  
cluster: Service Interval  
Display  
B
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Switch off the ignition (if not already off), press the reset button A and hold it  
down.  
Switch the ignition on and release the reset button A. The text Service or  
service now appears in the display.  
Turn the button for resetting the clock A to the right - the display is reset.  
B
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Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the information appears in  
the display of the counter for distance driven or in the information display ⇒ fig. 5.  
A
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Service Interval Display  
If the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears after switching  
on the ignition:  
Caution  
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself other-  
wise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may  
also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.  
in the display of the trip counter  
Service 1 500 km  
in information display  
SERVICE in 1500 km  
Note  
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Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may result in  
incorrect readouts.  
information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of  
the vehicle is disconnected.  
Prior to the due date for the service the kilometre readout decreases in steps of 100  
km. As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the following text appears:  
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in the display of the trip counter  
Service  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 15  
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it is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster  
is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.  
Average fuel consumption  
Driving time  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 18  
⇒ page 18  
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After resetting the display with flexible service intervals (QG1) using the reset  
B
button A, the data displayed are the same as for a car with fixed service intervals  
(QG2). We therefore recommend having the Service Interval Display reset only by a  
Škoda Service Partner who is familiar with the procedure for resetting the display  
with a vehicle system tester.  
Distance driven  
Average speed  
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Please refer to the brochure Service schedule for extensive information about  
the service intervals.  
Note  
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of  
measures.  
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)  
Memory  
Introduction  
Fig. 7 Multi-functional  
indicator: Memory level  
Fig. 6 Multi-functional  
indicator: Average fuel  
consumption  
The multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. You can  
see the memory which is currently being shown in the display from the negatively  
displayed number ⇒ fig. 7.  
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display of the revolutions counter  
⇒ page 11, fig. 2 or in the information display ⇒ fig. 6 depending on the equip-  
ment fitted to your vehicle.  
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the  
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance  
memory (memory 2).  
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.  
The outside temperature  
Range  
⇒ page 16  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 17  
B
Switching of the memory takes place when the button A ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.  
Current fuel consumption  
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Technical Data  
16 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
Single-trip memory (memory 1)  
Selecting the memory  
Repeated short-term pressing of the button A allows one to select  
the individual memories.  
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni-  
tion is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calcula-  
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after  
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other  
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.  
B
–
Selecting the functions  
Press the rocker switch A up or down. This will cause the individual  
A
–
Total-trip memory (memory 2)  
functions of the multi-functional indicator to appear in the display  
one after the other.  
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 memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation  
starts from anew.  
Setting function to zero  
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Select the memory you want.  
The total-trip memory will not, contrary to the single-trip memory, be deleted after  
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.  
B
Press button A for more than 1 second.  
B
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button A:  
Note  
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average fuel consumption,  
distance driven,  
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is  
disconnected.  
average speed,  
Driving time.  
Using the system  
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  
selected before switching off the ignition.  
The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol and a  
warning signal sounds* when the outside temperature lies between +5°C and -5°C.  
The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the  
A
rocker switch A is pressed, the function displays the one which you last selected  
before switching off the ignition.  
Fig. 8 Multi-functional  
indicator: Control  
elements  
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  
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may  
A
B
The rocker switch A and the button A are located in the grip of the  
window wiper lever ⇒ fig. 8.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 17  
Fuel - present consumption  
be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by  
the engine.  
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This  
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you  
wish to achieve.  
The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol (warning  
signal for ice on the road) and a warning signal sounds* when the outside temper-  
ature lies between +5°C and -5°C.  
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low  
speed.  
WARNING  
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature  
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be  
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +5°C - warning,  
drive with care!  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the  
display in litres/100 km ⇒ page 15. This information can help you to adapt your  
style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.  
Note  
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time  
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the  
The outside temperature is not indicating when showing navigation data (guidance  
to the destination). It must be called up over the menu (valid for vehicles which  
have a navigation and information display).  
B
button A ⇒ page 16, fig. 8. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you  
drive after erasing the memory.  
The indicated value will be updated every 30 metres while you are driving.  
Range  
Note  
The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance  
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for  
the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 5 km.  
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.  
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  
increased accordingly.  
Driving time  
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in  
the display ⇒ page 15. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular  
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the  
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before  
a new readout for the range is displayed.  
B
button A ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.  
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59 minutes.  
The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.  
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Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
18 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
Distance driven  
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way  
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system  
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle)  
relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator, navigation system and automatic  
gearbox.  
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display  
⇒ page 15. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day  
you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button A  
B
⇒ page 16, fig. 8.  
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the  
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.  
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator  
is set back to null if this period is exceeded.  
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by red  
symbols ⇒ page 21 and yellow symbols ⇒ page 21.  
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.  
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 22.  
The display of text is possible in the following languages:  
Average speed  
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in  
km/h ⇒ page 15. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period  
of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using  
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.  
You can have the relevant language set by a specialist garage.  
B
the buttonA ⇒ page 16, fig. 8.  
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the  
memory.  
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-  
ment installed on the vehicle):  
Menu  
⇒ page 19  
⇒ page 19  
Information display*  
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar  
warning  
Introduction  
Radio display  
⇒ page 20  
⇒ page 116  
⇒ page 14  
⇒ page 110  
Information from the telephone  
Service Interval Display  
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox  
On models fitted with an automatic gearbox, the information in the display appears  
only after a drive position is engaged.  
Fig. 9 Instrument  
cluster: Information  
display  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 19  
Menu  
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)  
⇒ page 15  
⇒ page 20  
CAR STATUS  
DISPLAY OFF  
NAVIGATION  
⇒ page 22  
After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press rocker  
A
switch A for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.  
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 oper-  
ating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level  
low).  
Fig. 10 Information  
display: Menu  
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning  
Fig. 11 Information  
display: Control  
elements  
A
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You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch A ⇒ fig. 11  
Fig. 12 Information  
display: Door warning  
for more than 1 second.  
A
You can select the menu through the rocker switch A. The selected  
B
information is displayed after pressing the button A for a short time  
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up when at  
least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed  
when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which door is still open or  
whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is not closed ⇒ fig. 12.  
A
or after releasing the rocker switch A (after about 4 seconds).  
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed on  
the vehicle):  
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet  
are completely closed.  
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Safety  
Driving Tips  
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Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
20 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  
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.  
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist  
at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible  
for about 2 seconds.  
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch  
Radio display  
A
A ⇒ page 19, fig. 11 and are stored under the information CAR STATUS.  
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR STATUS is  
flashing in the main menu. The display will show STATUS 1/2 (for example) if a  
number of error messages are present. This display indicates that the first of a total  
of two error messages should be displayed.  
A
Actuate the rocker switch A, to call up the individual error messages.  
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text  
in the display:  
•
•
Priority 1 - three warning signals  
Priority 2 - one warning signal  
Fig. 13 Information  
display: Radio display  
Operational check of the automatic gearbox  
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio display.  
When the ignition is switched on, the Auto Check Control automatically carries out  
an operational check. The following text will appear first if the selector lever is the  
position P or N:  
Auto Check Control  
Car state  
"APPLY FOOT BRAKE WHEN SELECTING GEAR WITH VEHICLE  
STATIONARY." (Apply foot brake when selecting a gear while the vehicle is  
stationary).  
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 the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving.  
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at the same  
time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions.  
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear in the  
display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yellow light  
symbol depending on the priority of the message.  
The text will disappear once you select a drive position (R, D etc.), and the Auto  
Check Control function is displayed.  
If the Auto Check Control detects faults, these will be displayed about 15 seconds  
after starting the engine in place of the text shown above. A warning signal sounds  
at the same time.  
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  
symbols ⇒ page 22.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 21  
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the  
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.  
Red symbols  
A red symbol signals danger.  
Yellow symbols  
A yellow symbol signals a warning.  
Fig. 14 Information  
display: Oil pressure is  
low  
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:  
Fig. 15 Information  
display: Fuel level low  
–
–
–
–
Stop the vehicle.  
Switch the engine off.  
The meaning of the yellow symbols:  
Investigate the function indicated.  
Obtain professional assistance.  
Fuel level low  
⇒ page 27  
⇒ page 27  
⇒ page 26  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty  
Brake pad worn  
Meaning of the red symbols:  
Faults in the brake surface  
⇒ page 29  
⇒ page 26  
⇒ page 27  
Washer fluid level low  
Coolant level too low/coolant temperature  
too high  
Light bulb defect  
Engine oil pressure too low  
Light bulb in the brake light defect  
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol  
continues flashing until the fault is rectified.  
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.  
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If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the  
other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.  
Navigation system*  
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the centre  
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the  
information display of the instrument cluster.  
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.  
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navigation  
system is switched on.  
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating instructions  
to be found in the on-board literature.  
Warning lights  
Overview  
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.  
Fig. 16 Instrument cluster with warning lights  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 23  
Open door  
Turn signal lights (to the left)  
Turn signal lights (to the right)  
Main beam  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 24  
⇒ page 24  
⇒ page 24  
⇒ page 24  
⇒ page 24  
⇒ page 25  
⇒ page 25  
⇒ page 25  
⇒ page 25  
⇒ page 25  
⇒ page 26  
⇒ page 26  
⇒ page 26  
⇒ page 27  
⇒ page 27  
⇒ page 27  
Fluid level in windshield washer system  
Bulbs  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 28  
⇒ page 29  
⇒ page 29  
⇒ page 29  
⇒ page 30  
⇒ page 30  
Control system for exhaust  
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*  
Traction control system (TCS)*  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
Electronic immobiliser  
Brake system  
Airbag system  
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer  
Low beam  
Fog lights  
Rear fog light  
  
EPC fault light (petrol engine)  
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)  
Glow plug system (diesel engine)  
Coolant temperature/coolant level  
Brake pad wear  
Dynamo  
Seat belt warning light  
WARNING  
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-  
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe body  
injuries or major vehicle damage.  
Bonnet  
•
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk  
Fuel reserve  
of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine  
compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also  
essential to observe all warnings ⇒ page 185.  
Engine oil  
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Note  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
AIRBAG FAULT  
•
Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.  
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one  
airbag has been switched off  
The symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indi-  
cator lights in the instrument cluster.  
Front, side or head front passenger airbags which have been switched off  
using the vehicle system tester:  
•
Operational faults are shown in the display of the instrument cluster as red  
symbols (priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).  
•
The warning light lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the ignition and  
then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.  
Turn signal system   
Front, side or head passenger airbags which have been switched off using the  
switch (for switching off airbags)* in the storage compartment on the front  
passenger side:  
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the position of the  
turn signal lever.  
•
The warning light comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has been  
switched on.  
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails. This does  
not apply when towing a trailer.  
•
Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting  
up of the indicator light   (airbag switched off) ⇒ page 144.  
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the  
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.  
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒ page 49.  
WARNING  
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault  
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event  
of an accident!  
Main beam   
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the  
headlight flasher is operated.  
Note  
Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 49.  
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒ page 144, “Deactivating an  
airbag”.  
Airbag system  
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer  
Monitoring the airbag system  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.  
The indicator light on vehicles towing a trailer flashes together with the respec-  
tive indicator light for the turn signal system.  
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  
The indicator light does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or on the  
vehicle is not operating.  
when the ignition is switched on.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 25  
Always pay attention to the valid speed limits ⇒  
.
Low beam   
The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle  
filter.  
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 46.  
If these conditions are not met, the warning light does not go out and the  
warning light begins to flash. ENGINE WORKSHOP! is shown in the informa-  
tion display*. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into the emer-  
gency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition  
off and on again the warning light comes on.  
Fog lights   
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒ page 47.  
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.  
Rear fog light   
WARNING  
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights are operating ⇒ page 47.  
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-  
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or  
major vehicle damage.  
EPC fault light  (petrol engine)  
•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-  
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre-  
gard the national regulations for road traffic.  
The  (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when  
the ignition is switched on.  
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light  does not  
go out or comes on or flashes while driving. The engine management system  
selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest  
specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.  
Caution  
As long as the warning light lights up, one must take into account an increased  
fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of the engine.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)  
Note  
•
The servicing of the diesel particle filter and the replenishing of the additive are  
performed by a specialist garage in the framework of the regular inspection, see  
Service shedule.  
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)  
If the warning light comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the diesel  
particle filter because of the frequent short distances.  
•
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒ page 160, “Diesel particle  
filter* (diesel engine)”.  
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even  
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for 15 minutes or  
until the warning light goes out with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic  
gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it. This increases the exhaust  
temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt.  
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obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to  
severe engine damage.  
Glow plug system (diesel engine)  
The indicator light lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition  
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 100. Start the engine just as soon as the indicator light  
goes out.  
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be  
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse for the coolant  
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 220, “Replacing fuses”.  
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a  
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This  
means that you can start the engine right away.  
Do not continue driving if the warning light does not go off although the fluid is at  
the correct level and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order. Contact a specialist  
garage to obtain assistance.  
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light does not come on  
at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to  
obtain assistance.  
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 190, “Replenishing the  
coolant”.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
There is a system fault in the engine control system if the warning light has  
started to flash while driving. The engine management system selects an emer-  
gency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by  
adopting a gentle style of driving.  
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! CHECK COOLANT!  
OWNER'S MANUAL)  
WARNING  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe  
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard  
ENGINE WORKSHOP! (ENGINE FAULT - WORKSHOP!)  
warning light system ⇒ page 48.  
Coolant temperature, Coolant quantity   
•
Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot,  
the cooling system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is best to allow the  
engine to cool down before removing the cap.  
1)  
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 after the engine is started or flashes while driving.  
•
Do not touch the coolant fan! The coolant fan may switch on automati-  
cally even if the ignition is off.  
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.  
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up the  
coolant as necessary. Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 190,  
“Replenishing the coolant”.  
Thickness of the brake pads   
If the warning light comes on, contact a specialist garage immediately and have  
the brake pads on all of the wheels inspected.  
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the  
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
CHECK BRAKE PADS  
1)  
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.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 27  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
Bonnet   
STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! OIL PRESSURE  
STOP ENGINE! OWNER'S MANUAL)  
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if the bonnet is  
unlocked.  
The warning light lights up yellow* (oil quantity too low)  
If the warning light lights up yellow, there is not the correct quantity of oil in the  
engine. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒ page 188 with engine  
Fuel reserve   
oil.  
The warning light comes on, if the fuel level is still below 8 litres.  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
PLEASE REFUEL  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
CHECK OIL LEVEL  
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If  
no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after  
driving about 100 km.  
Engine oil   
The warning light flashes yellow* (engine oil level sensor faulty)  
The warning light lights up red (low oil pressure)  
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.  
2)  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.  
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off  
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up  
with oil as necessary ⇒ page 188.  
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP! (OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP)  
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.  
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the  
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain  
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe  
engine damage.  
WARNING  
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe  
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard  
Do not drive any further if the warning light remains on even if the oil is at the  
correct level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest  
specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.  
warning light system ⇒ page 48.  
•
The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should  
therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refu-  
eling stop.  
2)  
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after  
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.  
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Open door   
Control system for exhaust   
The warning light comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid  
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.  
is opened.  
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-  
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 on vehicles fitted with information display comes on when  
switching the ignition off. The warning light goes out about 15 seconds after locking  
the vehicle.  
The warning light on vehicles fitted with information display goes out after  
switching the ignition off.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
EMISSIONS WORKSHOP! (EMISSIONS WORKSHOP)!  
Windshield washer fluid level   
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*   
The warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-  
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up the fluid ⇒ page 197.  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.  
Components of the ESP system also include the Traction Control System (TCS),  
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), the Antilock Brake System ABS and the braking  
assistant  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
TOP UP WASH FLUID  
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.  
The warning light will come on and remains on if the ESP is switched off or if there  
is a fault in the system.  
Light bulbs   
The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP  
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.  
The warning light comes on if a light bulb is damaged:  
Further information on the ESP ⇒ page 155, “Electronic stability programme  
(ESP)*”.  
•
•
brakes applied (brake light)  
in lighting (low beam and/or rear light)  
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.  
Traction control system (TCS) *   
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
LIGHTS FAILURE  
or  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.  
The warning light comes on when driving when a control cycle is activated.  
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE  
The warning light will come on and remains on if the TCS is switched off or if there  
is a fault in the system.  
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights 29  
The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS  
warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.  
WARNING  
•
If the brake system warning light comes on together with the ABS  
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 156, “Traction control system (TCS)*”.  
warning light stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid  
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the brake fluid level has  
dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of accident!  
Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.  
Antilock brake system (ABS)   
The warning light shows the functionality of the ABS and the Electronic Differ-  
ential Lock (EDL).  
•
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the  
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the  
bonnet.  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched  
on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check  
sequence has been completed.  
•
If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function has  
failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when braking. In certain  
circumstances, this can result in the rear end of the car breaking away - risk  
of skidding! Drive carefully to the nearest specialist garage and have the  
fault rectified.  
A fault in the ABS  
The system is not functioning properly if the warning lightdoes not go out within  
a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up at all or lights up  
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 in the mean-  
time since you will not know how great the damage is.  
Electronic immobiliser   
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  
authorisation is confirmed.  
Three additional warning tones will sound if there is a major fault in the ABS.  
Further information about ABS ⇒ page 159, “Antilock brake system (ABS)”.  
The warning light will start flashing continuously if a non-authorised ignition key  
(for example the wrong ignition key) has been used. The engine cannot be started  
⇒ page 32.  
A fault in the entire brake system  
If the ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light  
(handbrake must be released), there is a fault not only in the ABS but also in  
another part of the brake system ⇒  
.
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the  
matching code.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S  
MANUAL)  
Brake system   
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)  
The warning light flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there  
is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.  
The EDL is a part of the ABS. A fault in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning light  
in the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected without delay by a Škoda  
Service Partner. Further information on the EDL ⇒ page 157, “Electronic Differen-  
tial Lock (EDL)”.  
If the warning light flashes (handbrake is not applied), stop and check the brake  
fluid level ⇒  
.
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The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
Alternator   
STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL  
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go  
out after the engine has started.  
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake  
system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS warning light comes on  
together with the brake system warning light . Be aware that not only the ABS but  
If the warning light does not come on after the ignition is switched on, drive to  
the nearest specialist garage.  
also another part of th brake system is defective ⇒  
.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on when  
driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be discharged  
in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components.  
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.  
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.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP! (ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!)  
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S  
MANUAL)  
Caution  
For further information on the brake system ⇒ page 158, “Brakes”.  
If the warning light comes on when driving and in addition the warning light   
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-  
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage!  
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.  
Seat belt warning light   
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
HANDBRAKE ON  
The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on as  
a reminder to fasten the seat belt.  
If you do not fasten the seat belt, a long warning signal sounds for 6 seconds.  
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 130.  
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  
FASTEN SEATBELT  
WARNING  
•
Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 185, “Working in the  
engine compartment” before checking the brake fluid level and opening the  
bonnet.  
•
If the brake system warning light does not go out a few seconds after  
For further information on the seat belts ⇒ page 130, “Seat belts”.  
switching on the ignition or comes on when driving, stop immediately and  
check the brake fluid in the reservoir ⇒ page 191, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid  
level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of  
accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.  
Unlocking and locking 31  
Unlocking and locking  
Key  
Key ring  
The key ring only has the key number on it which is essential for producing other  
keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service  
Partners.  
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe  
keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this  
number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling  
the vehicle.  
WARNING  
•
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is  
Fig. 17 Set of keys  
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 unintention-  
ally - risk of accident!  
Caution  
•
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-  
ture and severe shocks.  
Fig. 18 Folding key  
•
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust  
etc.) have a negative effect on proper operation of the keys and the ignition lock.  
–
Press the unlock button ⇒ fig. 18 in order to open and close the  
folding key.  
Note  
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new  
one for you.  
A
B
Your car is supplied with two master keys A ⇒ fig. 17 as well as a service key A  
C
and a key ring A. The master keys fit in all vehicle locks. The service key can be  
used only to open the doors and to start the engine. The service key is intended, for  
example, to be handed over with your car when it goes for a service, or when you  
arrive at the hotel.  
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Take the used battery out of the housing cover.  
Changing the key battery  
Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is  
facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of  
the transmitter housing.  
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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.  
Fig. 19 Disconnect key  
with radio remote  
control  
For the sake of the environment  
Dispose of an old battery in accordance with environmental regulations.  
Note  
•
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 39.  
Fig. 20 Cover of the  
transmitter housing  
Electronic immobiliser  
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an  
unauthorised person.  
B
Each master key contains a battery which is housed in the cover Aof the  
transmitter housing ⇒ fig. 19. We recommend that you have the  
batteries of the key replaced by a Škoda Service Partner. You should,  
however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery yourself:  
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-  
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The elec-  
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key  
from the lock.  
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Fold open the key.  
A
Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key A  
B
⇒ fig. 19 from the transmitter housing A.  
–
Take off the cover of the transmitter housing ⇒ fig. 20 in direction of  
arrow.  
Unlocking and locking 33  
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 the outside.  
Note  
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the  
matching code ⇒ page 29.  
Central locking system  
Child safety lock  
Description  
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from  
the inside.  
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the  
same 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.  
Operation of the central locking system is possible:  
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•
from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒ page 34  
using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒ page 35  
by using the radio remote control ⇒ page 37  
Convenience operation of windows  
Fig. 21 Child safety locks  
on the rear doors  
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and  
locking the vehicle ⇒ page 42, “Window convenience operation”. The electric  
sliding/tilting roof* can only be closed by the central locking system.  
The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the  
child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.  
Opening a single door*  
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain  
locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single door  
opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central  
locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you  
more information.  
Switching child safety lock on  
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Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the  
direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 21.  
Automatic locking*  
Switching child safety lock off  
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed  
of about 15 km/h.  
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Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of  
the arrow.  
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In  
addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking  
button or by pulling the door opening lever.  
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If you wish, your Škoda Service Partner can convert the central locking system of  
your car to the automatic locking mode.  
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked again.  
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe  
securing system is deactivated:  
WARNING  
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The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.  
The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.  
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation  
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from  
outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it  
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to  
life!  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-  
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 make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer-  
gency - hazard!  
Note  
•
After unlocking the vehicle see, if the securing knobs are located on all doors at  
the bottom.  
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors  
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.  
Note  
•
Should the central locking system not operate properly, you can lock and unlock  
the front doors and the boot lid with the key. Emergency unlocking of fuel filler flap  
The anti-theft alarm system is also armed when the car is closed without activating  
the safe securing system. In this case, always switch off the interior monitoring  
sensor* ⇒ page 40 first of all to avoid an alarm being triggered unintentionally.  
⇒ page 183.  
Safe securing  
Unlocking the vehicle using the key  
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the  
vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automatically blocked. It is not  
possible to pull out the locking buttons. The indicator light in the driver's door  
flashes. It is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the  
inside or from the outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break  
into your vehicle.  
You can deactivate the safe securing system. This is done by locking the vehicle with  
the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 seconds.  
Fig. 22 Turning the key  
for unlocking and locking  
the vehicle  
Deactivating the safe securing system means that the warning light next to the  
securing knob in the driver's door will not flash. This is not the case, however, for an  
activated anti-theft alarm system* since the indicator light is showing that the  
system is active ⇒ page 39.  
Unlocking and locking 35  
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Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the left into the opening  
Note  
A
position A ⇒ page 34, fig. 22.  
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing  
it.  
Pull on the door handle and open the door.  
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•
•
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All doors are unlocked (the securing knobs must move upwards).  
The boot lid is then unlocked.  
Buttons for central locking  
The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.  
The safe securing system is deactivated.  
The windows are opened provided the key is held in the opening position.  
The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted  
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒ page 39.  
Note  
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the  
vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into  
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after opening the  
door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15  
seconds.  
Fig. 23 Inner part of  
driver door: Buttons for  
central locking  
Closing the vehicle with the key  
–
Turn the key in the lock of the driver door to the right into the closing  
B
position A ⇒ page 34, fig. 22.  
Fig. 24 Inner part of  
driver door: Switches for  
opening fuel filler flap  
•
All doors and the boot lid are locked (the securing knobs must move down-  
wards).  
and boot lid  
•
•
The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.  
The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is  
held in the locking position.  
A
B
All the doors ar unlocked or locked using the buttons A and A. The  
buttons also operate if the ignition is switched off, but not if the vehicle  
was locked from outside.  
•
•
The safe securing system is activated immediately.  
The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.  
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Locking all doors and the boot lid  
WARNING  
A
–
Press button A ⇒ page 35, fig. 23.  
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the  
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 doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into  
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!  
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid  
B
–
Press button A ⇒ page 35, fig. 23. If the boot lid has been set to the  
permanent locking mode, it is then not unlocked ⇒ page 37 when the  
B
button A is pressed.  
Note  
Unlocking fuel filler flap  
The door opening lever and the button for the central locking system do not  
operate if the safe securing system is activated.  
C
–
Pull the switch A ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.  
Unlocking the boot lid  
D
–
Pull the switch A ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.  
Blocking boot lid remote release button   
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Turn the master key in the lock in direction of arrow ⇒ page 35, fig. 24.  
The boot lid is unlocked by turning the key in the opposite direction of  
the arrow.  
Lock the boot lid from outside the vehicle ⇒ page 37.  
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the central locking  
A
system A ⇒ page 35, fig. 23:  
•
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.  
Once the driver door is opened it cannot be locked again (after operating the  
•
•
lock function in the button for the central locking switch) in order to avoid inadvert-  
ently being locked out of the vehicle. You then have to lock a door separately after  
closing it.  
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors  
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain  
access to the vehicle.  
Unlocking and locking 37  
It is now only possible to open the boot lid using the unlock button of the  
Boot lid  
remote control.  
After turning the lock cylinder back into the horizontal position, the boot lid is again  
integrated in the central locking system.  
Unlocking and opening boot lid  
A
When you turn the master key to the left A ⇒ fig. 25 into the vertical position of  
the lock cylinder, the boot lid jumps open. You cannot withdraw the key in this posi-  
tion.  
After turning the key back into the horizontal position of the lock cylinder, the boot  
lid is again integrated in the central locking system, and the key can be withdrawn.  
Fig. 25 Positions of lock  
cylinder of boot lid lock  
It is recommended to always operate ⇒ page 37 the boot lid using the remote  
control.  
WARNING  
•
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-  
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock  
is closed - risk of accident!  
•
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise  
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!  
Fig. 26 Handle of boot  
lid  
Note  
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 5 seconds and the  
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked  
before closing the boot lid.  
Open boot lid  
–
Press on the handle ⇒ fig. 26 and at the same time raise the boot lid.  
Close the boot lid  
Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒  
Permanently locking boot lid  
Remote control  
–
.
Description  
B
If you turn the master key to the right A ⇒ fig. 25 and withdraw it when the lock  
cylinder is in the vertical position, the boot lid is no longer incorporated in the  
central locking system and remains locked all the time.  
You can use the remote control:  
•
to unlock and lock the car,  
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•
•
unlocking boot lid,  
Unlocking the vehicle   
Opening and closing window.  
A
–
Press button A ⇒ fig. 27 for about 1 second.  
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The  
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote  
control is 10 metres but this range can be reduced if the batteries are weak.  
Locking the vehicle   
B
–
Press button A for about 1 second.  
The master key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking  
the car manually and also for starting the engine.  
Boot lid remote release   
C
–
Press button A for about 1 second.  
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 Škoda Service Partner to initialise the system.  
Only after this is it possible to again use the remote control.  
Deactivating safe securing system  
B
–
Press button A twice in 2 seconds. Further information ⇒ page 34.  
Note  
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been  
•
The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched  
A
unlocked. If you unlock the car with button A but do not open a door or the boot  
on.  
lid within the next 30 seconds, the car locks again automatically. This function is  
•
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-  
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency  
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).  
intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.  
The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system* are, however,  
deactivated during these 30 seconds.  
•
The battery must be replaced, ideally by a Škoda Service Partner, if the central  
If the single door opening function has been activated on your car, you unlock  
locking or anti-theft alarm system does react to the remote control at less than 3  
metres away.  
A
only the driver door by pressing button A once and the complete vehicle by  
pressing the button twice ⇒ page 33.  
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the power seats and exterior mirrors move  
into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat and exterior  
mirrors is retrieved automatically.  
Unlocking and locking car  
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door contact are  
automatically switched on or off.  
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.  
Fig. 27 Key: Assignment  
of buttons  
Unlocking and locking 39  
Anti-theft alarm system*  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-  
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible  
to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it  
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!  
Description  
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking  
to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if  
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.  
Note  
How is the alarm system switched on?  
•
Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed  
and you have visual contact with the vehicle.  
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked  
with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote control. It is acti-  
vated 30 seconds after closing the door.  
•
Once in the car, you must not press the lock button of the master key before  
inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvertently  
locked and, in addition, the anti-theft alarm system* being switched on. Should this  
happen, press the unlock button of the master key.  
How is the alarm system switched off?  
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by only using  
the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is not  
opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.  
Synchonisation of the remote control  
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have  
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds  
after opening 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.  
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is  
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer  
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 on the remote control was replaced.  
When is the alarm triggered?  
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:  
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:  
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•
•
•
•
•
Bonnet,  
•
•
Press any button on the remote control.  
Boot lid,  
pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1  
Doors,  
minute.  
Ignition lock,  
Vehicle interior* ⇒ page 40,  
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.  
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-  
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.  
If you unlock and open the boot lid with the key, the alarm is immediately triggered.  
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How is the alarm switched off?  
You can switch the interior monitor off if, for example, an animal or other  
moving objects inside the car might trigger the alarm.  
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the  
key or if you switch the ignition on.  
Deactivation of interior monitor  
Indicator light (LED)  
–
Press the button on the center column at the driver's side  
⇒ fig. 28.  
The LED in the top of the door trim on the driver door first of all flashes rapidly after  
the car is locked, then slowly. This indicates that the anti-theft alarm system  
including the interior monitor* is activated.  
–
Lock the car.  
The interior monitor is switched on again automatically the next time the car is  
locked.  
Note  
•
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-  
able from your Škoda Service Partner.  
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric  
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm  
system is fully operational.  
Note  
•
You can switch off the interior monitor only after opening the door.  
•
Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the use of  
the radio remote control from other vehicles.  
Power windows  
Buttons on the driver's door  
Interior monitor*  
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then trig-  
gers the alarm.  
Fig. 29 Armrest on the  
driver's door: Control  
elements  
Fig. 28 Interior monitor  
pushbutton  
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.  
Unlocking and locking 41  
Opening a window  
WARNING (continued)  
–
A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the  
door. The process stops when one releases the button.  
•
The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be stop if  
an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should then  
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!  
–
Pressing of the button in the driver's door down to the stop will cause  
the window to be opened completely, automatically. Renewed  
pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.  
•
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power  
S
Closing a window  
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) A ⇒ page 40, fig. 29 when  
children are being transported on the rear seats.  
–
A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in  
the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.  
Note  
–
Pulling of the button in the driver's door to the stop will cause the  
window to be closed completey, automatically. Renewed pulling of  
the button causes the window to stop immediately.  
•
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 during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you  
open the driver or front passenger door.  
The button for the individual windows is located in the armrest of the driver's door  
•
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation  
⇒ page 40, fig. 29, front passenger door and in the rear doors* ⇒ page 41.  
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  
certain speeds.  
Buttons for power windows  
A
A Button for power window of driver door,  
B
A Button for power window of front passenger door,  
C
A Button for power window at rear left door,  
Button in front passenger door and in rear doors  
D
A Button for power window at rear right door,  
S
A Safety pushbutton.  
Safety pushbutton  
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the  
S
safety pushbutton A ⇒ page 40, fig. 29. The buttons for power windows at rear  
S
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton A again.  
WARNING  
Fig. 30 Position of  
button in front passenger  
door  
•
If you lock the car from the outside, do not leave any person in the car as  
it is no longer possible to open the windows in an emergency.  
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A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.  
Closing windows with the key  
–
Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position or  
press the closing button of the remote control until all the windows  
Opening a window  
–
Press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has  
are closed ⇒  
.
moved into the desired position.  
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by  
releasing the key of the button of the remote control.  
Closing a window  
–
Press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has  
moved into the desired position.  
WARNING  
•
Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating  
feature ⇒  
in “Button in front passenger door and in rear doors” on  
WARNING  
page 41.  
The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be stop if an  
obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should then  
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!  
•
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!  
Operational faults  
Note  
Electrically operated power windows do not operate  
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  
during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you open  
the driver or front passenger door.  
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electri-  
cally operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated.  
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:  
•
turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it  
there until all of the windows are closed,  
Window convenience operation  
•
•
release the key,  
Once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about 3  
seconds.  
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as follows  
when unlocking and locking the vehicle (just closing of the sliding roof).  
Operation in winter  
Opening windows with the key  
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a  
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and move  
back several centimetres  
–
Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening position or  
press the opening button of the radio remote control until all the  
windows are open.  
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:  
Unlocking and locking 43  
•
turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it  
there until all of the windows are closed,  
Note  
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the  
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the  
•
•
repeat this operation until the window stops.  
A
switch position A and press it forward for about 10 seconds.  
WARNING  
•
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using crank handle) to move the  
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to set the control dial to  
•
Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the windows  
in “Button in front passenger door and in rear doors” on page 41.  
A
the switch position A and press it forward for about 10 seconds.  
⇒
•
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!  
Opening and tilting  
Comfort position  
C
–
Turn the switch to position A ⇒ fig. 31.  
Electric sliding/tilting roof*  
Opening roof fully  
Turn the switch to position A and hold it in this position (spring-  
tensioned position).  
Description  
B
–
Tilting roof  
Turn the switch to position A.  
D
–
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened.  
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. (This does not apply for models fitted with  
sliding/tilting roof with solar cells, in which the sun screen is a fixed element.)  
Fig. 31 Control dial for  
the power sliding/tilting  
roof  
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒ fig. 31 and only  
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a number of fixed  
positions.  
Caution  
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the  
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening  
mechanism.  
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilting  
roof for a further 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting  
roof after opening or closing one of the front doors, however.  
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Closing  
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof  
A
–
Turn the switch to position A ⇒ page 43, fig. 31.  
Safety closing  
The sliding/tilting roof is equipped with an overload protection system. The  
sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be  
closed because there is something in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the  
sliding/tilting roof completely without overload protection by pressing the switch to  
A
the A position ⇒ page 43, fig. 31 at the front for as long as it takes for the  
sliding/tilting roof to shut completely ⇒  
.
WARNING  
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!  
Convenience operation  
You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.  
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Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position or  
press the closing button of the remote control until the sliding/tilting  
roof is closed ⇒  
.
The closing process stops when one releases the key or the closing button.  
WARNING  
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The overload protec-  
tion system does not function with the convenience closing.  
Unlocking and locking 45  
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Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and  
then pushing the cover up.  
Emergency operation  
Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.  
Note  
It is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the  
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to press the control dial  
A
forward to switch position A ⇒ page 43, fig. 31 for about 10 seconds.  
Fig. 32 Detail of the  
headliner: point for posi-  
tioning screwdriver  
Fig. 33 Detail of the  
headliner: Emergency  
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 (car tool kit) carefully against  
the rear edge of the cover of the power roof drive ⇒ fig. 32.  
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Pull the cover down.  
Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close  
and/or open the sliding/tilting roof ⇒ fig. 33.  
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46 Lights and Visibility  
Lights and Visibility  
On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of certain switches differs  
from that shown in ⇒ fig. 34. The symbols which mark the switch positions are  
identical, however.  
Lights  
Switching lights on and off   
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as the side  
lights, when the ignition is switched on.  
WARNING  
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not  
bright 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 if visibility is reduced.  
Fig. 34 Dash panel: Light  
switch  
Note  
•
An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the  
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.  
The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the  
Switching on side lights  
•
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Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 34 into position .  
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights  
on.  
Switching on the low beam and main beam   
•
If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,  
or leaving only the side lights switched on.  
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-  
ance with the legal requirements.  
In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted  
up from inside.  
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Turn the light switch into position .  
•
Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main  
beam ⇒ page 49, fig. 39.  
•
Switching off all lights  
Turn the light switch into position O.  
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The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-  
–
light lenses is decisive.  
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is switched  
off automatically when the engine is started and after switching the ignition off;  
only the side lights come on.  
−
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 areas.  
−
It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.  
Lights and Visibility 47  
−
This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.  
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.  
Fog lights   
Instrument lighting   
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.  
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light  
switch  
Switching on the fog lights  
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First of all turn the light switch into position or ⇒ fig. 35.  
Fig. 36 Dash panel:  
Instrument lighting  
1
Pull the light switch into position A.  
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 25 lights up in the instrument cluster  
when the fog light is switched off.  
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Switch on the light.  
Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 36 to the desired intensity of the instru-  
ment lighting.  
Rear fog light   
Switching on the rear fog light  
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–
First of all turn the light switch into position or ⇒ fig. 35.  
2
Pull the light switch into position A.  
The rear fog light warning light ⇒ page 25 lights up in the instrument cluster  
when the fog light is switched off.  
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a  
trailer using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light .  
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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. 38 Dash panel:  
Switch for hazard  
warning lights  
Fig. 37 Dash panel:  
Lights and Visibility  
–
Press switch ⇒ fig. 38 to switch the hazard warning light system on  
or off.  
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Turn the control dial ⇒ fig. 37 until you have adjusted the low  
beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.  
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard  
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the  
indicator 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 positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:  
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is  
deployed in the event of an accident.  
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A Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.  
1
A All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.  
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light  
system.  
2
A All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.  
3
A Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.  
Note  
Caution  
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:  
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming  
traffic.  
•
•
you encounter traffic congestion,  
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.  
Lights and Visibility 49  
Parking light   
The turn signal   and main beam lever   
–
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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.  
Notes on light and indicator functions  
The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The  
corresponding indicator light or in the instrument cluster also flashes.  
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•
•
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.  
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched  
on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function only operates if  
the ignition is switched off.  
Fig. 39 Turn signal and  
main beam lever  
•
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the  
lever 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.  
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:  
Caution  
Right and left turn signal light  
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road  
users.  
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Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒ fig. 39.  
Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the  
lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.  
Note  
Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and  
signal systems.  
Main beam   
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–
Switch on the low beam.  
Push the lever forwards.  
Coming Home Function  
Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main  
beam off again.  
This function makes it possible to switch on low or main beam for a short  
time after leaving the car, e.g. to illuminate the path to your front door,  
etc.  
Headlight flasher   
–
Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main  
beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come on.  
Selecting function  
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Switch off the light.  
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Switch off the ignition.  
Switching the interior light off  
A
–
Press the switch A on the symbol O.  
Flash one time with the headlights.  
Open the door, the low beam lights up.  
Front reading lights   
Press on one of the switches A ⇒ fig. 40 in order to switch the right  
or left reading light on or off.  
B
–
If you shift the lever into the main beam position, the main beam lights up.  
If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes.  
If the door is closed, the light remains on for about 30 seconds.  
Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side  
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Open the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger  
side, the lighting of the storage compartment switches on automati-  
cally and switches off when the flap is closed.  
Interior lighting  
Front interior lighting and storage compartment on front  
passenger side  
If the interior lighting is fitted with a delayed-off control*, the lighting of the interior  
of the car remains on for a few seconds after the doors are closed.  
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when  
the ignition key has been removed. The light goes out again about 30 seconds after  
all the doors have been closed. The interior lighting is switched off when you lock  
the car or switch the ignition on. This only applies when the switch for the corre-  
sponding interior lights is standing n the door contact setting.  
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.  
Two LEDs are integrated in the interior lighting, which illuminates the shift lever and  
the middle of the dash panel. They are switched on automatically when switching  
on the parking light.  
Fig. 40 Detail of the  
headliner: front interior  
lighting  
In addition, the lighting of the door handle is switched on after the ignition is  
switched on when the side lights are switched on.  
Door contact setting  
A
–
Position the switch A ⇒ fig. 40 into middle position .  
Switching the interior light on  
A
–
Press the switch A on the symbol .  
Lights and Visibility 51  
Rear interior lighting  
Luggage compartment light  
Fig. 41 The roof light at  
the rear with interior  
monitoring sensors  
Fig. 43 Luggage  
compartment: Lighting  
The light is located at the top side of the luggage compartment.  
The lighting ⇒ fig. 43 comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. The  
luggage compartment lighting will switch off again automatically if the boot lid  
remains open for more than about 60 minutes.  
Entry lighting  
Fig. 42 The interior light  
at the rear without inte-  
rior monitoring sensors  
The light is located in the door trim panel below.  
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the corresponding door.  
The light switches on when the door is opened and switches off again when the  
door is closed.  
The lights with interior monitoring sensors ⇒ fig. 41 are actuated by moving the  
switch to the symbol , O or to the middle position .  
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 60 minutes  
provided the ignition is not switched on.  
The lights without interior monitoring sensors ⇒ fig. 42 are actuated by pressing  
the glass on the symbol O or by switching to the middle position .  
The functions are the same as for the interior lighting at the front of the car  
⇒ page 50.  
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Rear window heater  
Visibility  
Windscreen heater*  
Fig. 45 Switch for rear  
window heater  
Fig. 44 Switch for wind-  
screen heater  
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Press switch ⇒ fig. 45 to switch on the rear window heater.  
The rear window heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An indicator  
light in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is switched on.  
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Press switch ⇒ fig. 44 to switch on the windscreen heater.  
The windscreen heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An indicator light  
in the switch is illuminated when the rear window heater is switched on.  
The rear window heater switches off automatically after a few minutes.  
The windscreen heater switches off automatically after 4 minutes.  
For the sake of the environment  
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window is clear.  
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy  
⇒ page 166.  
For the sake of the environment  
You should switch off the rear window heater as soon as the rear window is clear.  
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy  
⇒ page 166.  
Lights and Visibility 53  
The rear sun screen is located in a housing below the luggage compart-  
ment cover.  
Sun visors  
Using the sun visors can contribute to increasing road safety.  
Unrolling  
A
B
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Pull the sun screen at the plate A and hang it in the bracket A  
⇒ fig. 47.  
Rolling up  
Hold the sun screen in such a way that it can roll up slowly and without  
damage into the housing.  
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Fig. 46 Sun visor: swivel-  
ling out  
Windshield wiper and wash system  
You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and  
Windshield wiper  
1
swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow A ⇒ fig. 46.  
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash  
using the windscreen wiper lever.  
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. When you slide open  
2
the cover in the direction of the arrow A, the vanity mirror lighting in the headliner  
switches on automatically. It switches off again when you slide the cover closed and  
when you raise the sun visor.  
Sun screen*  
Fig. 48 Windscreen  
wiper lever  
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 48 has the following positions:  
Fig. 47 Rear window:  
Sun screen  
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Finger-operated wiping  
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the igni-  
tion is switched on.  
4
–
Position the lever down into position Aif you wish to wipe the wind-  
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.  
screen only for a single wipe - spring-tensioned position.  
The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper  
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.  
Intermittent wiping  
1
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Position the lever up into position A.  
Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page 197.  
A
Set with the switch Athe desired break between the individual wiper  
strokes  
WARNING  
•
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-  
bility and safe driving ⇒ page 55.  
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without  
Slow wipe  
Position the lever up into position A.  
2
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•
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could  
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.  
Fast wipe  
Position the lever up into position A.  
3
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•
The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released  
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manu-  
ally depending on the visibility conditions.  
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen  
5
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Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into position A and the  
widescreen wiper and wash system will operate - in the sprung posi-  
tion.  
Caution  
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 when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to  
the blades and the motor of the windscreen wipers!  
Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers continue  
operating for a further 4 seconds or so.  
Switching windscreen wipers off  
Move the lever back into its home position A.  
0
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Rain sensor*  
1
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Move the lever into position A.  
A
You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch A.  
If you have switched the ignition off and on again, you must then once  
0
again activate the sensor by moving the lever into home position A,  
1
and then back into position A.  
Lights and Visibility 55  
Headlight cleaning system*  
Replacing the wiper blades  
Fig. 49 Headlight with  
washer nozzle extended  
Fig. 50 Wiper blade for  
the windscreen wiper  
The headlight lenses are cleaned, when low beam or main beam are switched on  
Taking off the wiper blade  
5
by holding ⇒ page 53 the lever for about 2 seconds in the position A.  
–
Fold windscreen wiper arm out from the windscreen and position the  
The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the water  
pressure for cleaning the headlights.  
wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒ fig. 50.  
A
–
Press the securing spring in the direction of arrow A and press the  
wiper blade to the windscreen at the same time in the direction of  
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight  
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following  
guidelines ⇒ page 176, “The headlight lenses”.  
B
arrow A ⇒  
.
You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and clear ice  
in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation of the cleaning  
system.  
Attaching a wiper blade  
–
Push the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. The securing spring must  
click into place audibly.  
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.  
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 automatic vehicle wash system.  
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WARNING  
Automatic dimming interior mirror*  
•
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage  
to the windscreen.  
•
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. We  
recommend having the windscreen wiper blades purchased at a Škoda  
Service Partner.  
Fig. 51 Automatic  
dimming interior mirror  
Rear-view mirror  
Switching on the automatic dimming  
Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror  
B
A
–
Press the button A - the warning light lights up A ⇒ fig. 51.  
Basic setting  
Switching off the automatic dimming  
–
Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.  
B
A
–
Press again the button A - the warning light goes out A.  
Dimming mirror  
Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.  
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically  
depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear. The mirror has no lever on  
the bottom edge of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the  
reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the basic position.  
–
Note  
•
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen* for the rear  
window is not in use or the light striking the rear of the interior rear-view mirror is  
not affected by other objects.  
•
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the  
automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.  
Lights and Visibility 57  
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror  
Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror  
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.  
Exterior mirror with entry lighting*  
–
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.  
The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.  
Folding in both exterior mirrors*  
Turn the rotary knob to position .  
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the front door.  
The lighting goes out about 30 seconds after the doors are closed or if the ignition  
is switched on.  
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Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror*  
If the doors remain open, the lighting goes out automatically after about 10 minutes  
provided the ignition is not switched on.  
When the rotary knob is in position ⇒ fig. 52 and the reverse gear is engaged, the  
surface of the mirror tilts down slightly. This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the  
pavement when parking the car.  
Electrically adjustable rear mirror  
If you shift out of reverse gear, or switch over to the driver exterior mirror in position  
, the mirror surface on the passenger side moves back into the original position.  
Memory for exterior mirrors*  
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the exte-  
rior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored ⇒ page 61.  
WARNING  
•
Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the  
Fig. 52 Inner part of  
door: rotary knob  
(joystick)  
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.  
The heating of the external mirror functions only when ignition is  
switched on.  
Heating of the external mirror  
Caution  
If the mirror housing has been shifted out of position as a result of external force  
(e.g. striking an object when parking), the mirror must then be folded in fully with  
the electric motor. On no account attempt to move the mirror housing back by  
hand otherwise proper operation of the mirror mechanism will be affected. This  
applies only to models fitted with the fold-in function for both exterior mirrors*.  
–
Turn the rotary knob to position ⇒ fig. 52.  
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously  
–
Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface  
is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.  
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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 exte-  
rior mirrors.  
Seats and Stowage 59  
Seats and Stowage  
Front seats  
WARNING (continued)  
•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance  
Basic information  
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this  
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop-  
erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must  
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.  
The 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  
•
Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get  
•
•
•
safely and quickly reaching the controls,  
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then  
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.  
a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,  
achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag  
system.  
Adjusting front seats manually  
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt for  
adjusting the seats.  
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 146, “Transporting children safely” with  
a suitable restraint system.  
Fig. 53 Controls at driver  
seat  
•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match  
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  
occupants.  
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction  
•
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never  
1
–
Pull the lever A ⇒ fig. 53 up and push the seat into the desired posi-  
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the  
surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat  
passenger. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes  
necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is  
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated  
position!  
tion.  
1
–
Release the lever A and push the seat further until the lock is heard  
to engage.  
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Adjusting height of seat  
Adjusting front seats electrically*  
2
–
Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever A ⇒ page 59,  
Adjusting seats  
fig. 53 upwards.  
2
–
Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever A down-  
wards.  
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest  
–
Relieve any pressure on the backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the  
3
handwheel A to adjust the angle of the backrest.  
Adjusting Lumbar support  
Fig. 54 Side view:  
controls for adjusting  
seat  
4
–
Turn the handwheel A until you have set the most comfortable  
curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.  
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be pressed  
to the floor with slightly bent legs.  
Adjusting seat  
–
–
–
Adopt the correct seated position ⇒ page 59.  
The 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
B
Press switch A or A ⇒ fig. 54 in the direction of the desired setting.  
C
Turn the handwheel A until you have set the most comfortable  
WARNING  
curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.  
•
•
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!  
Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can  
lead to bruises or injuries.  
A
Switch A is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while  
B
switch A is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.  
C
You can adjust the lumbar support only mechanically with the handwheel A.  
•
The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise  
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -  
risk of injury!  
WARNING  
•
•
Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!  
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a  
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.  
•
In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is  
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave  
children unattended in the car.  
Seats and Stowage 61  
D
E
buttons A. After pressing switch A once again, the seat can be reset with the  
memory buttons. If you had already started an operation to retrieve the settings,  
this operation is not continued.  
WARNING (continued)  
•
The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise  
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -  
risk of injury!  
If the car is used only by one driver, it is not necessary to store particular settings in  
E
this case, we recommend that you press the button A (increased switch position).  
Emergency Off  
Note  
If you operate any button or the switch ON/OFF switch of the driver seat, you can  
interrupt the setting operation at any time in an emergency.  
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 adjust-  
ment of the seat to the end.  
Storing and retrieving settings  
Memory for the seat  
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward  
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Switch on the ignition.  
Adjust the seat ⇒ page 60.  
Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 57.  
D
Press the desired memory button Aand hold the button pressed for  
about 3 seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has  
been stored.  
Fig. 55 Driver seat:  
Memory buttons and  
ON/OFF switch  
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing  
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Switch on the ignition.  
Turn the exterior mirror control to position ⇒ page 57, fig. 52.  
Engage reverse gear.  
Memory buttons  
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual seat and external  
mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the three  
memory buttons A ⇒ fig. 55, that is three in total. On pressing the appropriate  
Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒ page 57.  
D
D
memory button A the seat and external mirror will automatically move into the  
D
Press the desired memory button Aand hold the button pressed for  
position allocated to this button.  
about 3 seconds until an audible signal confirms that the setting has  
been stored.  
ON/OFF switch  
E
D
If you press switch A (increased switch position), the memory buttons A no  
longer operate. You can now adjust the seat electrically without using the memory  
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Note  
•
If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already been  
assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new assign-  
ment in this case.  
•
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.  
•
The assignment of the remote control to a memory button is retained, however,  
after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.  
•
•
Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.  
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 for reversing.  
Retrieving seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward  
You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons  
or with the remote control*.  
Assigning remote control to the memory buttons  
Retrieving settings with memory buttons  
After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10  
seconds in order to assign the remote control to the appropriate memory  
button.  
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For safety reasons, you can only retrieve the seat and mirror settings if  
the ignition is switched off. You have a choice of two different ways of  
retrieving the settings:  
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Withdraw the ignition key.  
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One-touch automatic memory: with the driver door open, operate  
D
the desired memory button A ⇒ page 61, fig. 55 with one-touch.  
Press the release button ⇒ page 38 and hold it pressed for 1 second  
until an audible signal confirms that the setting has been stored. The  
setting is stored with the memory button which you have selected.  
The seat and the exterior mirrors now move automatically into the  
stored position.  
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Memory keying: with the driver door open or closed, press and hold  
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by also  
using the remote control, you have to assign the remote control to a memory  
button in each case.  
D
the desired memory button Auntil the seat and the exterior mirrors  
have moved into the stored position.  
We recommend that you assign one of the two remote controls supplied with your  
car, to the front memory button, and the other remote control key to the middle  
memory button.  
Retrieving settings with remote control  
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If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press  
the unlock button of the remote control ⇒ page 38 and then open the  
door.  
If you wish, you can obtain an additional key with radio remote control from a  
Škoda Service Partner and then assign the radio remote control to the rear memory  
button.  
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The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored  
positions.  
Note  
•
If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory button,  
this setting is then erased by the new assignment.  
Seats and Stowage 63  
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing*  
Adjusting the height of a head restraint  
–
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position   
⇒ page 57 before engaging the reverse gear.  
–
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it up or  
A
down in direction of arrow A⇒ fig. 56. Best protection is achieved if  
the top edge of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part  
Emergency Off  
of your head ⇒ page 127, fig. 136.  
You can interrupt any memory retrieval operation in an emergency by pressing the  
E
switch A ⇒ page 61, fig. 55, by one-touch of a memory button or by pressing the  
Adjusting the angle of a head restraint  
seat setting switch.  
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The head restraint can be matched to the head of the occupant by  
B
adjusting the angle in the direction of the arrow A. Adjusting the  
angle of the head restraint provides enhanced comfort for the user.  
Head restraints  
Removing and installing a head restraint  
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Pull the head restraint out of the backrest of the seat as far as the stop.  
Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 57 and pull  
the head restraint out.  
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To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the backrest of the  
seat far enough until you hear the locking button engage.  
The head restraints of the front seats can be adjusted for angle and height ⇒ fig. 56,  
the outer head restraints at the rear can be adjusted for height (about 15 mm). The  
middle rear head restraint is fixed.  
Fig. 56 Adjusting head  
restraint  
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 occupants ⇒ page 127.  
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  
Fig. 57 Removing a head  
•
restraint  
of injury!  
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Folding out the central back rest  
Front passenger seat with a folding central back rest*  
–
Pull the handle in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 58 and pull the central part  
Folding out and setting  
of the back rest downwards.  
Folding up the central back rest  
Fold the central back rest up until it is heard to lock.  
–
Adjusting the passenger seat  
A
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Tilt the back rest forwards or backwards using switch A.  
Move the front part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch  
B
A.  
Fig. 58 Front passenger  
seat: folding central back  
rest  
C
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Shift the seat forwards or backwards using switch A.  
Move the rear part of the seat upwards or downwards using switch  
D
A.  
Caution  
•
•
The maximum loading of the foldable central part of the seat is 30 kilograms.  
Never use the foldable central part of the seat as an additional seat.  
Fig. 59 Armrest of rear  
seats: Operating the  
passenger seat  
Note  
You can use a protective sack ⇒ page 65 in order to prevent any dirt getting onto  
the passenger seat.  
You can fold out the central back rest of the front passenger seat during a  
long journey for improved comfort. It then serves as a comfortable foot-  
rest for the occupants in the rear. You can adjust the position of the foot-  
rest by adjusting the passenger seat using the switches in the armrest of  
the rear seats ⇒ fig. 59.  
Seats and Stowage 65  
You can also use the protective sack as a luggage bag.  
Protective sack*  
When using the foldable central part of the back rest the protective  
sack reduces dirt getting on the passenger seat.  
Footrest at the rear*  
Fig. 61 The floor behind  
the front seat: Footrest at  
the rear  
Fig. 60 Front passenger  
seat: Protective sack  
The occupants sitting in the rear of the car can use ⇒ fig. 61 the foot rest  
for increased comfort. The foot rest is attached to the carpet by a velcro  
fastener.  
The protective sack is stored in the storage compartment in the back rest  
of the driver's seat.  
Installing the protective sack  
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–
Lay the unfolded protective sack on the passenger seat.  
Fold out the central part of the back rest ⇒ page 64.  
A
Pull the belt A through the opening in the passenger seat and pull it  
over the head restraint ⇒ fig. 60.  
B
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Pull the belt A under the folded down support and secure it with  
C
head A.  
The protective sack is folded up in the reverse order.  
The protective sack has zip on the upper side to release air. It allows the upper side  
to be opened out.  
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Rear seats  
You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats  
Seat heaters*  
–
A
B
by turning the rotary controls A and A ⇒ fig. 63, respectively.  
If the rotary controls are in the 0 position, the seat heater is switched off. When the  
seat heater is switched on, the numerical marking of the rotary control is illumi-  
nated. The control range extends from 1 to 5.  
Caution  
•
You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points  
in order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.  
Fig. 62 Dash panel:  
Control dial for heating  
the front seats  
•
•
Do not clean the seats moist ⇒ page 178.  
If you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-  
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not  
to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the  
legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make  
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that in specific cases  
as mentioned above the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please  
consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.  
Fig. 63 Centre console at  
rear: Rotary controls for  
heaters of rear seats  
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.  
You can heat the surfaces of the seats and of the backrests of the front  
seats and the two outer rear seats.  
Pedals  
Front seats  
You should use only footmats which do not obstruct the movement of the pedals  
and have an anti-slip protection.  
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You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the driver and front  
1
2
passenger seats by turning the rotary controls A and A ⇒ fig. 62,  
respectively.  
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!  
Seats and Stowage 67  
WARNING  
WARNING  
•
Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake  
system.  
•
Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the  
lashing eyes.  
•
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!  
•
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 around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects  
which are thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard!  
•
There must be no objects on the floor which could roll under the pedals.  
You would then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or  
accelerator - risk of accident!  
•
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected  
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the  
centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accord-  
ingly.  
luggage compartment  
•
The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such  
a way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving  
or braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!  
Loading the luggage compartment  
•
Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise  
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!  
On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible  
gross weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!  
Please observe the following in the interest of having good handling char-  
acteristics of your vehicle:  
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Distribute the items of luggage as evenly as possible.  
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.  
•
Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment!  
Attach the items of luggage with the safety net* or with tensioning  
straps attached to the lashing eyes ⇒ page 68.  
Note  
•
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒ page 200, fig. 183.  
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced by  
small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of the  
kinetic 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 factor.  
•
The air circulation in the interior of the car helps to prevent the windows from  
misting up. Stale air is diverted via the outlet nozzles into the lateral trim panels of  
the luggage compartment. Check for yourself that the outlet nozzles are not  
covered.  
•
On vehicles fitted without foldable backrest but with fixed backrest, the luggage  
compartment cannot be enlarged.  
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 injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior  
compartment and hits an occupant.  
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Lashing eyes  
Fixing nets - Net programme*  
Fig. 65 Luggage  
compartment: other  
fixing points of the net  
programme  
Fig. 64 Position of  
lashing eyes in luggage  
compartment  
Folding eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be  
Hooks for fixing the nets are located on the sides of the luggage compartment.  
loaded ⇒ fig. 64.  
One can also attach a fixing net* to these eyes for holding small objects, which is  
located together with the installation instruction in the luggage compartment.  
WARNING  
•
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it  
cannot move during the journey and when braking.  
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. Never attach a child seat to the lashing eyes!  
Seats and Stowage 69  
Fixing examples  
WARNING (continued)  
•
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it  
cannot move during the journey and when braking.  
Caution  
Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage.  
Folding double hooks  
Fig. 66 Fixing net: Hori-  
zontal pocket  
Fig. 68 Folding double  
hooks  
Fig. 67 Fixing net:  
Vertical pocket  
Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are  
provided on both sides of the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 68.  
Fixing examples of the fixing net as horizontal pocket ⇒ fig. 66 and vertical pocket  
⇒ fig. 67.  
An item of luggage weighing up to 5 kg can be attached to each side of the double  
hook.  
The fixing nets and the installation instruction are located in the luggage compart-  
ment.  
WARNING  
•
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 injury and net damage!  
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Side compartment  
Fig. 71 Blocking the  
unlock knob  
Fig. 69 Luggage  
compartment: Side  
compartment  
The luggage compartment can be enlarged if necessary by folding one or  
both seat backrests forward.  
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You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of  
arrow ⇒ fig. 69.  
Folding the seat backrest forwards  
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Before folding the seat backrest forwards, the front seats must be  
adjusted so that the front seats are not damaged when folding the seat  
backrest forwards.  
The CD changer* and the first-aid box* ⇒ page 207 is housed in this  
compartment.  
A
Pull the unlocking knob A ⇒ fig. 70 and fold the rear seat backrest  
Folding down the backrest of the rear seats*  
forwards completely.  
Fold the seat backrest back into position  
B
–
Place the rear lateral seat belt A behind the edge of the side trim  
panel.  
–
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the  
locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat  
backrest.  
A
–
Ensure that the red surface on the front side of the knob A is not  
Fig. 70 Unlock the seat  
backrest  
visible.  
Seats and Stowage 71  
Blocking the unlock knobs  
WARNING  
–
Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly  
interlocked.  
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle  
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle  
collides with something.  
–
The unlock knobs are blocked by turning the slit in the lock to the right  
⇒ page 70, fig. 71 with the master key.  
Caution  
Unblock the unlock knobs  
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not  
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.  
–
The unlock knobs are unblocked by turning the slit in the lock to the  
left with the master key.  
The rear seat is equipped with an audible signaling of the rear seat backrest  
securing system. When the seat backrest is unlocked, the red surface on the knob is  
visible. If the seat backrest is correctly locked, the knob is pushed back and the red  
surface is not visible.  
WARNING  
•
The belt locks and the pelvic belt must be in their original position after  
folding back the seat backrest - they must be ready to use.  
The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no  
•
objects in the luggage compartment can slide forward if there is sudden  
braking - risk of injury!  
•
Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only  
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its  
function.  
•
Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the  
rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable  
measures to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest  
and the side trim panel is thus damaged.  
The luggage compartment cover  
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints of the rear  
seats for storing light and soft items.  
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Through-loading bag*  
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–
Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag  
⇒ fig. 72 and swivel it down.  
The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently transport long  
objects (such as skis) without damaging the interior of the car.  
Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒  
.
Securing  
A
B
–
–
Insert the belt A ⇒ fig. 73 into the middle seat belt buckle A.  
C
Pull the seat belt A tight in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 73.  
Stowing  
–
–
Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot.  
Fig. 72 Luggage  
compartment: cover for  
through-loading bag  
Carefully fold the through-loading bag together in segments of approx  
11 cm in length.  
–
–
Close the cover in the interior of the car.  
Move the armrest back into its original position.  
WARNING  
•
After placing items into the through-loading bag, you must secure the  
A
bag with the securing belt A.  
Fig. 73 Attaching  
through-loading bag to  
middle seat belt buckle  
•
•
The securing belt must hold the items tight.  
Ensure that the securing belt on ski sport articles lies in the middle  
between the bindings (see imprint on the through-loading bag).  
of rear seats  
Loading  
Note  
–
–
Fold down the armrest of the rear seats to the front.  
•
Place the skis with the tips facing the front, snowboards and ski sticks with the  
tips facing the rear into the through-loading bag.  
Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag in the  
interior of the car and swivel it down.  
•
If there are several pairs of skis in the through-loading bag, ensure that the bind-  
ings are positioned at the same height.  
The through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed when  
moist.  
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–
Pull the bag out and unfold it.  
•
Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.  
Seats and Stowage 73  
The cool box behind the armrest of the rear seats*  
Note  
The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off. The battery will not run  
down fully, however, since the system is fitted with a device which monitors the  
battery charge level. The cool box will be automatically switched off when it is  
threatening to empty the battery.  
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Partition with storage net  
Fig. 74 Cool box  
The contents of the cool box is cooled to a temperature of about 20 °C  
below the ambient temperature, but to a maximum of approx.+ 5 °C.  
Fig. 75 Partition with  
storage net  
Opening and Closing  
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–
Pull the handle ⇒ fig. 74 and pull the lid downwards.  
If the cool box is removed, install the partition with the storage net  
⇒ fig. 75 which is fixed with a velcro fastener to the side wall of the cool  
box.  
Open up the lid of the cool box upwards until it is heard to lock.  
Switching on and off  
–
The partition is installed and removed in a similar way to the cool box  
–
The cooling action of the cool box is switched on and off using switch  
⇒ page 74.  
A
A⇒ fig. 74. It is signalised by the lighting up of the indicator light on  
the switch.  
You can remove the cool box if necessary ⇒ page 74. You can replace the cool box  
with a storage net ⇒ fig. 75.  
Caution  
Never cover the ventilator on the cool box otherwise it will overheat and could be  
damaged.  
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–
Unplug the plug connector (the plug connector is located in the  
luggage compartment in the lower part of the fixing frame for the cool  
box).  
Removing and installing the cool box  
Installing  
–
Place the cool box on the luggage compartment partition and plug in  
the plug.  
A
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–
Remove the locking mechanism A ⇒ fig. 76.  
Fold the lid of the cool box onto the fixing frame ⇒ fig. 77.  
Fig. 76 Removing the  
cool box  
Lift the cool box with the palm of the hand on the inside of the upper  
wall of the cool box.  
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–
Insert the cool box with the lower edge into the lower holding bracket  
on the luggage compartment partition.  
Pull the cool box forwards to the upper edge until the stop (see arrow  
1
A), press with the palm of the hand onto the upper wall (see arrow  
2
3
A), pull the box again forwards and press downwards (see arrow A).  
A
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–
Push the locking mechanism A⇒ fig. 76 up to the stop into the fixing  
frame.  
Fig. 77 Installing the  
cool box  
Close the lid of the cool box.  
Removing  
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–
–
–
Switch the cooling mode of the cool box off ⇒ page 73.  
A
Remove the locking mechanism A ⇒ fig. 76.  
Open the lid of the cool box.  
Press open the upper side of the cool box from the inside in the direc-  
1
tion of arrow A and put away the cool box in the luggage compart-  
2
ment (see arrow A).  
Seats and Stowage 75  
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Press the folding box at the arrow positions 2 ⇒ fig. 79 onto the floor  
of the luggage compartment until it locks in place. If correctly locked,  
the snap handle moves back into its initial position (the top red  
surface of the handle is not visible).  
CargoFlex folding box*  
Lowering and securing folding box  
Securing folding box in the transport position against partition of  
luggage compartment  
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–
Lower the folding box into the ready position ⇒ page 77.  
Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 78. The folding box  
is raised up from the luggage compartment floor.  
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Raise and press the folding box against the partition of the luggage  
compartment, it is secured audibly in this way in the transport posi-  
tion. If correctly locked, the snap handle moves back into its initial  
position (the top red surface of the handle is not visible).  
Fig. 78 Folding box:  
Transport position  
Opening folding box ⇒ page 76.  
Caution  
•
The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-  
fessional way.  
•
Before you lower the folding box B into the ready position ⇒ fig. 79, it is neces-  
sary to remove the net*, in order to avoid net damage.  
Fig. 79 Folding box:  
ready position  
You can transport the folding box in two different positions - in the trans-  
port position against the partition ⇒ fig. 78 of the luggage compartment,  
or in the ready position lowered onto the floor of the luggage compart-  
ment ⇒ fig. 79.  
Lowering folding box into the ready position  
–
Pull the snap handle in direction of arrow 1 ⇒ fig. 78. The folding box  
is lowered to just above the floor of the luggage compartment.  
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Opening folding box  
A
–
Grasp the folding box at the handle A and push it in direction of  
arrow 1 against the partition of the luggage compartment into the  
secured position. The lock below the button must be heard to engage.  
B
If correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH” A moves back into its  
initial position.  
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–
Raise the lid in direction of arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 81.  
C
Press on the bottom part of the handle A and open the compart-  
ments in the direction of arrow 3. The compartment wall must be  
heard to engage in the slot in the bottom part of the box.  
Fig. 80 Luggage  
compartment: folding  
box  
Moving folding box into secured middle position  
D
–
Press on the button marked “PUSH” A ⇒ fig. 81 and carefully push  
the folding box into the secured middle position. If correctly locked,  
D
the button marked “PUSH” A is moved back into its initial position.  
You can now use the space which has become available for stowing  
further items of luggage.  
Caution  
•
The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-  
fessional way.  
Fig. 81 Opening folding  
box  
•
The maximum weight of goods to be loaded should not exceed 25 kg.  
You can transport the opened folding box in the secured end or middle  
position against the partition of the luggage compartment.  
Opening folding box  
–
–
Lower the folding box into the ready position ⇒ page 75.  
B
Press the button marked “PUSH” A ⇒ fig. 80.  
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B
–
Once again press on the button marked “PUSH” A and push the  
Lowering folding box  
folding box carefully into the secured position against the partition of  
the luggage compartment in direction of arrow 3 (ready position). If  
B
correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH” Ais moved back into its  
initial position.  
You can leave the folding box in the ready position for use, or fold it down into the  
transport position ⇒ page 75.  
Caution  
Fig. 82 Lowering folding  
box  
•
The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unpro-  
fessional way.  
•
First check for yourself whether the cover for the through-loading bag* is closed  
before you lower the folding box into the ready position on the partition of the  
luggage compartment ⇒ page 72.  
The roof luggage rack system  
Description  
Fig. 83 Securing folding  
box  
Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items  
on the roof of your vehicle:  
•
Your car has streamlined rain channels integrated into the roof. For this reason,  
it is not possible to use conventional roof racks. We therefore recommend that you  
only use base roof bars from the Škoda Genuine Accessories.  
A
–
Press the bottom part of the handle A ⇒ fig. 82 and fold the  
compartments in direction of arrow 1. The compartments must be  
heard to engage in the lid.  
•
These base roof bars are the supporting elements for a complete roof bar  
system. Separate additional components are required for safety reasons for trans-  
porting luggage, bikes, surfboards, skis and boats. All these components you can  
obtain replacement fuses from a Škoda Service Partner.  
–
–
Close the lid in direction of arrow 2.  
B
Press on the button marked “PUSH” A⇒ fig. 83 and push the folding  
box into the secured middle position.  
Caution  
•
If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then  
any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agree-  
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ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied  
with the roof luggage rack system.  
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.  
•
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened  
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.  
WARNING  
For the sake of the environment  
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. One should  
therefore take off the roof bar system after use.  
•
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably  
attached - risk of accident!  
You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-  
•
sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of  
accident!  
Attachment points  
•
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  
Fig. 84 Attachment  
points for roof bars  
Cup holder in front centre console  
Fitting  
When fitting on the feet of the roof bars, ensure that they are positioned exactly  
between the arrow markings in the sealing strip on the roof ⇒ fig. 84. The markings  
are visible only when the doors are open.  
Roof load  
Fig. 85 Centre console:  
Cup holder  
Distribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-  
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible  
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.  
You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒ fig. 85.  
Seats and Stowage 79  
WARNING  
WARNING  
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,  
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!  
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is  
moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!  
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.  
•
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!  
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident!  
Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats  
Ashtrays  
Front ashtray  
Fig. 86 Drinks can  
holder in rear armrest  
Fig. 87 Centre console:  
opened ashtray  
The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment.  
Access to drinks can holder  
Opening ashtray  
–
Raise the cover of the armrest.  
A
–
Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to A  
⇒ fig. 87.  
You can take off the drinks can holder. Unlock it ⇒ fig. 86 and attach it to the cover  
of the armrest. Do not attach the drinks can holder to the cover of the armrest, if the  
armrest is fitted with controls for the front passenger seat ⇒ page 64, fig. 59. When  
folding down the cover, the holder could be damaged and the controls for the front  
passenger seat could be operated.  
Removing ashtray insert  
Grasp the ashtray insert A ⇒ fig. 87 at the side recesses and pull it  
out.  
B
–
Only place cans into the drinks can holder which are held tight in the holder.  
Insert ashtray insert  
Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.  
It is possible to place up to two beverage cans in the drinks can holder of the  
armrest.  
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Ashtray in the armrest*  
WARNING  
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!  
Rear ashtray*  
Fig. 89 Ashtray in the  
armrest of the rear right  
door  
Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door  
Opening ashtray  
Fig. 88 Rear ashtray  
–
Press on the middle part of the cover of the ashtray.  
Opening ashtray  
Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray.  
Removing ashtray insert  
Press on the top part of the opened ashtray cover in position A, the  
–
A
–
B
ashtray insert A is raised ⇒ fig. 89.  
Removing ashtray insert  
–
–
Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.  
Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about 45°.  
Insert ashtray insert  
–
Press the ashtray insert into the armrest.  
Insert ashtray insert  
WARNING  
–
Position the ashtray insert at an angle of about 45° and press it into the  
mount as far the stop.  
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!  
WARNING  
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!  
Seats and Stowage 81  
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories  
with a power uptake up to 100 watts.  
Cigarette lighters and power sockets  
Cigarette lighter  
WARNING  
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-  
trical appliances.  
•
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention  
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in  
burns.  
•
The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni-  
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should  
never leave children unattended in the vehicle!  
Caution  
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to avoid  
damaging the power sockets.  
Fig. 90 Centre console:  
Cigarette lighter  
Note  
Using the cigarette lighter  
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain  
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!  
A
–
Press on the bottom part of the cover of the ashtray - refer to A  
⇒ fig. 90.  
Cigarette lighter in rear compartment*  
–
–
–
–
Press in the button of the cigarette lighter (see arrow).  
Wait until the button jumps forward.  
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.  
Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.  
Using the power socket  
–
–
Take out the cigarette lighter.  
Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the ciga-  
rette lighter.  
Fig. 91 Centre console:  
Cigarette lighter  
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Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter  
⇒ page 81.  
First-aid box  
⇒ page 207  
⇒ page 207  
⇒ page 83  
⇒ page 84  
⇒ page 84  
⇒ page 85  
⇒ page 85  
⇒ page 85  
⇒ page 86  
⇒ page 87  
⇒ page 87  
⇒ page 88  
Stowage compartment for warning triangle  
Storage compartment on the front passenger side  
Storage drawer*  
Power socket in the luggage compartment  
Stowage compartment in centre console  
Stowage compartment for spectacles*  
Stowage compartment below steering wheel  
Stowage compartment in door panel  
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*  
Armrest with stowage compartment  
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*  
Clothes hooks  
Fig. 92 Luggage  
compartment: Power  
socket  
–
–
Open the cover of the power socket ⇒ fig. 92.  
WARNING  
Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.  
•
Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects  
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and  
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-  
dent!  
The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only  
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up  
to 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is  
stationary.  
•
Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from  
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would  
then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator  
- risk of accident!  
Further information concerning use of the power socket ⇒ page 205, “Accessories  
and replacement parts”.  
Storage facilities  
Overview  
You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:  
Seats and Stowage 83  
Storage compartment on the front passenger side  
WARNING (continued)  
The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable*  
and illuminated.  
•
The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.  
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side  
Fig. 93 Dash panel:  
Storage compartment  
Fig. 94 Storage  
compartment: Control  
dial for the cooling  
Opening the storage compartment  
system  
–
Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 93 and pull the lid  
down.  
–
You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial  
⇒ fig. 94.  
Closing the storage compartment  
Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.  
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that  
you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode  
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.  
–
Locking the storage compartment  
Turn the master key in the lock to the right.  
–
Unlocking the storage compartment  
Turn the master key in the lock to the left.  
–
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.  
WARNING  
•
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety  
reasons.  
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Storage drawer*  
Storage compartment in the centre console  
Fig. 95 Dash panel:  
Storage drawer  
Fig. 96 Centre console:  
Storage compartment  
–
Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒ fig. 95 and the  
Opening  
storage compartment will come out.  
–
Press on the top part of the cover in direction of arrow. The drawer will  
come out.  
WARNING  
Pulling out compartment  
•
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must  
–
Press the compartment in the opening direction as far as the stop.  
Grasp the inner part of the compartment (compartment insert) at the  
sides and pull it up and out.  
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!  
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety  
reasons!  
•
Inserting compartment  
–
Insert the inner part into the compartment and close the cover.  
WARNING  
•
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must  
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!  
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety  
reasons!  
•
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Stowage compartment below steering wheel  
Storage compartment for spectacles*  
Fig. 97 Stowage  
compartment for specta-  
cles  
Fig. 98 Dash panel:  
Stowage compartments  
below steering wheel  
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car  
documentation.  
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.  
–
The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction  
of the arrow ⇒ fig. 97.  
Stowage compartment in door panel  
WARNING  
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety  
reasons!  
Fig. 99 Stowage  
compartment in door  
panel  
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WARNING  
The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the  
rear left door ⇒ fig. 100.  
Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small items  
which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interfer-  
ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.  
Opening umbrella  
1
–
Press the knob in direction of arrow A ⇒ fig. 101.  
Closing umbrella  
Stowage compartment for umbrella*  
2
–
Press the knob in direction of arrow A. The umbrella first of all closes  
A
partially in direction of arrow A.  
B
–
Press the umbrella together in direction of arrow Ain order to fold it  
closed completely.  
There is a water drain facility in the stowage compartment for a wet umbrella.  
The stowage compartment can also be used for stowing small objects. The  
compartment features a foldable partition. When the umbrella is removed the rear  
part of the compartment closes - thus no object can fall inside the door. The parti-  
tion is automatically folded back in position when the umbrella is again placed in  
the compartment.  
Fig. 100 Left rear door:  
Storage compartment  
Fig. 101 Opening and  
closing umbrella  
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Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment  
Armrest with stowage compartment  
1
–
Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position A  
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The  
armrest is adjustable for height and length.  
⇒ fig. 103.  
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment  
Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position A.  
2
–
The cooling air flows into the stowage compartment only when the air conditioning  
is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if  
you do not wish to use the cooling system of the stowage compartment, you can  
close the cooling air inlet.  
Fig. 102 Armrest  
between driver and front  
passenger seat  
Note  
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when steering  
the car.  
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment  
Fig. 103 Storage  
compartment: Using  
cooling system  
Opening stowage compartment  
Fig. 104 Armrest of rear  
seats:  
–
Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒ fig. 102.  
Closing stowage compartment  
–
You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.  
–
First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow fully  
to the top ⇒ fig. 102 and then to the bottom.  
The armrest includes a stowage compartment. You open the compartment by  
pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the cover. A drinks  
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can holder* ⇒ page 79 and the operation control for the electrical passenger seat*  
⇒ page 64 are located in the armrest.  
Clothes hooks  
You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors.  
Fig. 105 Area above rear  
doors: Clothes hooks  
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.  
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise  
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.  
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Heating and air conditioning system 89  
Heating and air conditioning system  
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  
Description  
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*  
The air conditioning system is a combined cooling and heating  
system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature  
at any season of the year.  
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower  
is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's are sufficient after  
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for  
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.  
Description of the air conditioning system  
It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the air conditioning  
system is operating properly.  
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened  
⇒ page 92.  
AC  
E
The air conditioning system operates when switch  
pressed and the following conditions are met:  
⇒ page 90, fig. 106 A is  
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.  
•
•
•
engine running,  
WARNING  
outside temperature above +5 °C,  
blower switch switched on (positions 1 to 4).  
•
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.  
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  
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system  
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.  
•
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 increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows  
begin misting up.  
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat  
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.  
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the  
cooling effect ⇒  
.
Note  
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 air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in  
temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in  
sensitive persons.  
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air  
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-  
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.  
This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating  
which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace-  
ment of compressor).  
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order  
to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly.  
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Using the system  
switching cooling on and off  
AC  
E
–
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Press the switch  
A. The symbol  in the switch comes on.  
AC  
When you again press the switch  
, the cooling system is switched  
off. The symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated.  
Note  
•
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.  
Fig. 106 The air condi-  
tioning system: Control  
elements  
•
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 air conditioning  
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 remove such odours.  
Also open a window for a short time.  
Setting temperature  
A
–
Turn the control dial A⇒ fig. 106 to the right in order to increase the  
•
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒ page 91.  
temperature.  
A
–
Turn the control dial A to the left in order to increase the tempera-  
Setting air conditioning system  
ture.  
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:  
Controlling blower  
B
–
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–
Turn the blower switch Ainto one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to  
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows  
switch the blower on.  
A
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•
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•
•
Turn control dial A ⇒ fig. 106 to the right up to the stop,  
B
Blower switch A in position 4,  
B
Turn the blower switch Ainto position 0 in order to switch the blower  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
off.  
Close the air outlet vents 3,  
D
Pressing switch  
Acauses the recirculating air system ⇒ page 91  
Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 92, fig. 107 and point towards the side window.  
to be switched on.  
Keeping winscreen demisted  
Control for air distribution  
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the windows are  
misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):  
–
You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒ page 92 using air  
C
distribution regulator A.  
B
•
•
Blower switch A in position 2,  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position between and ,  
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•
•
•
Close the air outlet vents 3,  
Optimum cooling  
Turn the control dial A to the left up to the stop and the temperature can then  
be increased by turning the regulator to the right according to the prevailing condi-  
A
•
Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window,  
E
Switch on the cooling system by pressing button A.  
tions,  
Warming up the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible  
B
•
•
•
•
•
Blower switch A in position 1, 2, or 3;  
A
•
•
•
•
•
Turn control dial A to the right up to the stop,  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
B
Blower switch A in position 3 or 4,  
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
E
Switch on the cooling system by pressing button A,  
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,  
We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that the air  
flows to the rear over the heads of the occupants. Do not press button A - recir-  
D
We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the  
pushbutton A. The windows can steam up in this position however.  
D
culated air mode.  
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature  
Fresh air mode - ventilation  
A
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer misted up  
and the desired temperature has been reached:  
•
•
•
•
•
•
Turn the control dial A ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 to the left up to the stop,  
B
Blower switch A in the desired position,  
A
•
•
•
•
•
•
Control dial A at the desired heat output,  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
B
Blower switch A in position 1 or 2,  
Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 92, fig. 107,  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
E
Switch off the cooling by pressing button A,  
Close the air outlet vents 3,  
Open the air outlet vents 4,  
D
Switch off the recirculated air mode by pressing button A.  
Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents 5 with the  
aid of the air distribution control A.  
C
C
Set the air distribution regulator A between positions and , if the wind-  
screen gets misted up again, as required.  
Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible  
Recirculated air mode  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
close all windows and the sliding/tilting roof,  
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle  
and then fed back into the interior.  
A
Turn the control dial A to the left up to the stop  
B
Blower switch A in position 4,  
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.  
C
Turn the air distribution control A into the position ,  
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,  
E
Switch on the cooling system by pressing button A,  
We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the  
Switching recirculated air mode on  
D
pushbutton A.  
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Press switch  
⇒ page 90, fig. 106 the switch symbol lights up.  
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Switching recirculated air mode off  
–
Press button  
again, the button symbol goes out.  
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically or cannot be switched on, if the  
C
air distribution control A ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 is in position .  
WARNING  
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 acci-  
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows  
begin misting up.  
Fig. 108 Air vents at the rear  
Open air outlet vents  
Air outlet vents  
–
Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).  
Close air outlet vents  
Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.  
–
Redirecting air flow  
–
Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change  
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.  
–
Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order  
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.  
C
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control A  
⇒ page 90, fig. 106. You can also set the vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 107 and 6 ⇒ fig. 108  
individually.  
Fig. 107 Air vents at the front  
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting  
A
of control dial A ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 and the atmospheric conditions.  
The rear footwell vents 7 are controlled together with the vents 5. Turn the air distri-  
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bution control A ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 into the position .  
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Using the air conditioning system economically  
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)  
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when  
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.  
Description  
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-  
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow  
the heated air to escape.  
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and  
cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.  
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has  
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the  
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. It is not necessary to  
manually alter the settings. The automatic mode ⇒ page 95 ensures maximum  
wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.  
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is  
open.  
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the  
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.  
Description of Climatronic system  
The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met:  
For the sake of the environment  
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.  
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•
•
engine running,  
outside temperature above +5 °C,  
ECON  
the  
button is not pressed.  
Operational problems  
If the Climatronic 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  
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system  
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.  
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,  
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:  
•
The fuse of the air conditioning system is defective ⇒ page 220. Check the fuse,  
replace it if necessary.  
The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the  
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the  
cooling effect ⇒  
.
•
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot.  
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat  
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.  
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling  
capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.  
Puddle of water below car  
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!  
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit  
ECON  
First of all press and hold the button  
⇒ page 94, fig. 109 and then press the  
. The temperature measuring unit appears in the display.  
AUTO  
button  
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An acoustic signal for depressed buttons  
stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours.  
Also open a window for a short time.  
ECON  
Simultaneous pressing of buttons  
activate this function.  
and  
can be used to de-activate or  
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We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air  
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-  
rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.  
This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating  
which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace-  
ment of compressor).  
A higher tone is heard when switching on this function, when increasing the blower  
speed or when increasing the temperature.  
A lower tone is heard when switching off this function, when decreasing the blower  
speed or when decreasing the temperature.  
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Using the air conditioning economically ⇒ page 93.  
Operational faults ⇒ page 93.  
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*  
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh air blower  
is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's are sufficient after  
switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for  
the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.  
Overview of the control elements  
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened  
⇒ page 97.  
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.  
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 increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows  
begin misting up.  
Fig. 109 Climatronic: Control elements  
The buttons  
1
A Defrosting the windscreen  
Note  
The displays  
• 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 air conditioning  
system on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower  
2
A Display of blower stages   
3
A Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C  
4
A Defrosting the windscreen   
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5
A Recirculated air mode   
AUTO  
–
Press the button  
.
6
A Direction of air flow   
When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display. Automatic  
mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C (64°F) up to  
29°C (86°F). If you select the temperature below +18°C (64°F), LO appears in the  
display. If you select a temperature higher than + 29°C (86°F), HI appears in the  
display. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or  
heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.  
7
A Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C  
8
A Display for:  
−
−
−
Automatic mode (AUTO) or  
Cooling system switched off (ECON) or  
Climatronic switched off (OFF)  
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desired button (except  
buttons 15 and 16), the automatic mode is switched off.  
The buttons  
9
AUTO  
A Automatic mode  
10  
A Recirculated air mode  
ECON mode  
11  
A Button for:  
−
−
Reducing blower speed  
or  
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode - heating and  
ventilation are regulated automatically.  
Switching off Climatronic (OFF)  
12  
A Increasing blower speed button  
or switching Climatronic on  
Switching ECON mode on  
13  
A Air flow button to chest  
(ventilation mode)  
14  
ECON  
A Air flow button to footwell  
at front and rear (heating mode)  
–
–
Press the button  
.
15  
A Button for decreasing temperature  
Set a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29 °C (86 °F).  
16  
A Button for increasing temperature  
17  
ECON  
A Button for switching off cooling system  
Recirculated air mode in ECON mode  
The sensor  
–
–
Press the button  
.
18  
A Interior temperature sensor  
ECON  
After this, press the button  
.
1
13  
14  
Buttons A, A and A can also be pressed in combination.  
When the ECON mode is operating, ECON appears in the display. ECON mode  
operates only within the control temperature range from +18 °C (64 °F) up to +29  
°C (86 °F).  
Automatic mode  
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temper-  
ature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.  
Once a temperature has been set, it is maintained constant fully automatically. This  
is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the  
blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account bright  
sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.  
Switching automatic mode on  
–
–
Set a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F).  
AUTO  
or  
The ECON mode is switched off when pressing button  
,
.
Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 97, fig. 110 upwards  
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Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than  
the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified.  
Note  
AUTO  
If the windscreen is misted up, first of all press the button  
and then the  
If you select the temperature below +18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display. If you  
select a temperature higher than + 29 °C (86 °F), HI appears in the display. In the  
position LO the recirculated air is not warmed up. In the HI position, the system  
operates continuously with maximum heating capacity.  
button  
AUTO  
. After the windscreen has been demisted, once again press the button  
.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode ⇒ page 96.  
Setting temperature  
15  
16  
–
Press the button A or A ⇒ page 94, fig. 109 and continue pressing  
Recirculated air mode  
until the desired temperature is set.  
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle  
and then fed back into the interior.  
You can set the interior temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F). The  
interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you select the  
temperature below 18°C (64°F), “LO” appears in the display. If you select the  
temperature higher than 29 °C (86 °F), “HI” appears in the display. In both limit posi-  
tions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity, respec-  
tively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.  
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from  
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or  
when standing in a traffic jam.  
Switching recirculated air mode on  
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  
vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.  
–
Press button  
, the symbol lights up on the display.  
Switching recirculated air mode off  
Controlling blower  
AUTO  
, the symbol   
–
Once again press the button  
goes out on the display.  
or the button  
There are a total of seven blower stages available.  
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line  
with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower  
stages manually to suit your particular needs.  
WARNING  
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 acci-  
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows  
begin misting up.  
Setting blower stages  
–
Press the button  
or the button  
to set the blower stage.  
2
The number of dashes in the display A ⇒ page 94, fig. 109 indicates the blower  
stage.  
Heating and air conditioning system 97  
If OFF is shown in the display, this indicates that the Climatronic system is switched  
off ⇒ page 98.  
WARNING  
•
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce  
attention 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.  
Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.  
Air outlet vents  
Fig. 111 Air vents at the rear  
You can also set the vents 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 110 and 6 ⇒ fig. 111 individually.  
Open air outlet vents  
–
Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position).  
Close air outlet vents  
Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.  
–
Redirecting air flow  
–
Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change  
the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.  
Fig. 110 Air vents at the front  
–
Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order  
to change the air flow to the appropriate side.  
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Switching Climatronic system off  
If the symbols in the display flash for about 15 seconds after the igni-  
tion is switched on, switch the Climatronic system off as this indicates  
an operational fault.  
–
Continue pressing the button  
until OFF is shown in the display  
⇒
.
–
Drive to the nearest Škoda Service Partner and have the Climatronic  
system checked.  
WARNING  
•
If the Climatronic system is switched off (OFF), there is no supply of fresh  
air from the outside. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occu-  
pants, reduce attention 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.  
Starting-off and Driving 99  
Starting-off and Driving  
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–
Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and  
forward/back position).  
Setting steering wheel position  
Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into  
place.  
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. 113. 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  
accident!  
Fig. 112 Lever below  
steering column  
•
If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce  
the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check  
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.  
•
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.  
Fig. 113 Safe distance to  
steering wheel  
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering  
wheel to the desired position.  
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Adjust the driver seat ⇒ page 59.  
Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒ fig. 112 down ⇒  
.
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Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or  
cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.  
Ignition lock  
3
Position A  
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or  
main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are  
2
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position A when one  
releases the key.  
1
The ignition key must be turned back into position Aeach time before starting the  
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being  
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.  
Fig. 114 Ignition lock  
positions  
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)  
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector  
lever is in position P.  
Petrol engines  
1
A - ignition switched off, engine off  
WARNING  
2
A - ignition switched on  
2
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position A(igni-  
3
A - start engine  
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by  
the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-  
pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!  
Diesel engines  
1
A - fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine off  
•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has  
come to a standstill (put on the handbrake or select the selector lever posi-  
tion P). The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!  
2
A - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on  
•
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating  
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.  
•
Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,  
3
even 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!  
A - start engine  
Applies to all models:  
1
Position A  
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until  
the 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 your vehicle ⇒  
.
2
Position A  
Starting-off and Driving 101  
•
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the  
engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the  
engine!  
Starting the engine  
General  
•
Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be  
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.  
tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.  
•
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position  
P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before  
For the sake of the environment  
starting the engine.  
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away.  
Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the  
pollutant emissions are lower.  
•
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine which  
means that the starter only has to crank the engine.  
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage  
•
to the starter.  
Petrol engines  
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after  
starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve  
clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.  
These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel/air  
mixture for every external air temperature.  
If the engine does not start ...  
•
•
Do not operate accelerator before and when starting engine.  
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ page 215.  
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.  
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-  
•
It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine still  
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒ page 220.  
If the engine does not start, contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain  
starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒ page 217.  
•
WARNING  
professional assistance.  
•
Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust  
It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator  
after the engine has started.  
gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon  
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-  
sciousness and death.  
Diesel engines  
•
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.  
Glow plug system  
Caution  
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being  
controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside temper-  
ature.  
3
•
The starter may only be operated (ignition key position A), if the engine is not  
running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the  
starter or the engine can be damaged.  
The preglow indicator light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.  
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating  
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.  
Caution  
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 to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This prevents any accumulation of heat  
when the engine is switched off.  
•
You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light   
has gone out.  
•
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is  
at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This  
means that you can start the engine right away.  
Note  
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.  
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine  
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒ page 220.  
If the engine does not start, contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain  
•
The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the  
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  
accumulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine  
compartment is additionally heated by strong sunlight.  
•
•
professional assistance.  
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine  
compartment ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine compartment”.  
Starting the engine after fuel tank has run dry  
It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has  
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of  
all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.  
Switching the engine off  
1
–
Turn the ignition key into position A ⇒ page 100, fig. 114.  
WARNING  
•
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-  
dent!  
•
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater  
physical effort for braking is required when engine is switched off. Because  
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.  
Starting-off and Driving 103  
Shifting (manual gearbox)  
Note  
One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The  
pressure 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.  
•
•
Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-  
sary wear and damage.  
Handbrake  
Fig. 115 Shift pattern on  
models fitted with 5-  
speed manual gearbox  
Fig. 117 Centre console:  
Handbrake  
Fig. 116 Shift pattern on  
models fitted with 6-  
speed manual gearbox  
Applying the handbrake  
–
Pull the handbrake lever up fully.  
Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and hold  
it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to avoid  
any shift noises.  
Releasing the handbrake  
–
–
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the  
locking button ⇒ fig. 117.  
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-  
tion is on.  
Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully  
⇒
.
WARNING  
The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided  
the ignition is on.  
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!  
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A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have  
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:  
Parking aid*  
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.  
"Handbrake on"  
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 5 km/h for  
more than 3 seconds.  
WARNING  
•
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake  
which 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 addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake  
pads.  
Fig. 118 Parking aid:  
Detection range of rear  
sensors  
•
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for  
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle  
might then move off - risk of accident!  
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an  
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors  
are integrated in the rear bumper.  
Caution  
Range of sensors  
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before  
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever  
into position P (automatic gearbox).  
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area  
A
A ⇒ fig. 118). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the  
clearance is reduced.  
B
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich A) - danger  
area. From this moment on do not continue driving in the selected direction or  
the direction from where the obstacle is reported!  
Activating  
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the  
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.  
Deactivating  
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.  
Starting-off and Driving 105  
WARNING  
•
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention  
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the  
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.  
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no  
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your  
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the  
sensors.  
Fig. 120 Parking aid:  
Detection range of the  
front sensors  
Note  
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear bumper  
and an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the  
front and rear bumper. The signal tones for the front parking aid sound lower than  
for the rear parking aid.  
•
The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models  
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).  
•
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 car, this indicates  
a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.  
Range of sensors  
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to  
operate properly.  
The distance warning begins at a distance of about 60 cm from the obstacle in front  
A
of the vehicle (area A⇒ fig. 120) and about 160 cm from the obstacle behind the  
A
vehicle (area A ⇒ page 104, fig. 118). The interval between the warning signals  
becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced.  
Front and rear parking aid*  
B
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich A) - danger  
area. From this moment on do not continue driving in the selected direction or  
the direction from where the obstacle is reported!  
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and behind  
the vehicle.  
Activating  
The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is  
turned on or by pressing the button ⇒ fig. 119 - the symbol lights up in the  
button. The activation is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.  
Deactivating  
The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button ⇒ fig. 119 or at a speed  
of more than 15 km/h - the symbol in the button is no longer illuminated.  
Fig. 119 Activating the  
parking aid  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
•
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention  
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the  
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.  
•
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense  
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or  
loose chippings) - risk of accident!  
•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no  
•
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always  
switch off the system after use.  
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or  
behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range  
detected by the sensors.  
Note  
•
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you  
switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the  
engine can rev up unintentionally.  
Note  
•
Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to  
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).  
•
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving  
•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and  
on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which  
it travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle  
down by applying the foot brake.  
there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is  
confirmed additionally when the symbol flashes in the button ⇒ page 105,  
fig. 119. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.  
•
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the  
cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N, R or 2.  
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to  
operate properly.  
Storing a speed  
Cruise control system (CCS)*  
Introduction  
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20  
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.  
This 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 - particu-  
larly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.  
Fig. 121 Operating lever:  
Rocker button and slide  
switch on the cruise  
control system  
A
–
Move the slide switch A ⇒ fig. 121 into the ON position.  
Starting-off and Driving 107  
B
–
After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button A  
Slower  
into the SET position.  
B
–
You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button A  
in the SET position.  
B
After you have pressed press rocker button Ainto the SET position, the speed you  
have just selected is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the  
accelerator.  
–
Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause  
the speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the car has  
reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is  
then stored in the memory.  
You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the acceler-  
ator will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.  
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 more than 5 minutes. The stored speed will  
be cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.  
–
If you release the rocker button when the car is travelling at a speed of  
less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is  
B
then necessary to again store the speed with the rocker button A in  
One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off tempo-  
rarily by actuating the brake or clutch pedal ⇒ page 107.  
the position SETafter an increase in speed of the vehicle to more  
than 30 km/h.  
WARNING  
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily  
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that  
moment before resuming the stored speed.  
–
You can switch off the cruise control system temporarily by  
depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, on models with auto-  
matic gearbox and only with brake pedal.  
Changing a stored speed  
–
You can likewise switch off the cruise control system by pushing the  
You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the  
accelerator.  
A
switch A⇒ page 106, fig. 121 to the right into the intermediate posi-  
tion before the position OFF. The slide switch then moves back auto-  
matically into the ON position.  
Faster  
–
You can increase the stored speed without depressing the acceler-  
The set speed remains stored in the memory.  
B
ator, by pressing the rocker button A ⇒ page 106, fig. 121 into the  
The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch  
pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal  
RES position.  
B
and after shortly pressing the rocker button A ⇒ page 106, fig. 121 into the posi-  
tion RES.  
–
The speed of the car will increase continuously if you hold the rocker  
button pressed in the RES position. Once the car has reached the  
desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored  
in the memory.  
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Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
108 Starting-off and Driving  
WARNING  
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that  
moment before resuming the stored speed.  
Switching off the cruise control system completely  
A
–
Move the slide switch A ⇒ page 106, fig. 121 up to the stop into the  
OFF position.  
Automatic gearbox* 109  
Automatic gearbox*  
–
Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector  
lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button.  
5-speed automatic gearbox  
Information for driving with an automatic gearbox  
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N  
⇒ page 101.  
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically.  
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface.  
When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then  
move the selector lever into position P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive  
pressure acting on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move  
the selector lever out of position P.  
You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic mode.  
This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually  
⇒ page 113.  
Starting-off and Driving  
If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first neces-  
sary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of the  
engine to be reached before engaging a drive position in the selector lever.  
–
–
Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.  
Press the Shiftlock button (button in handle of the selector lever),  
move the selector lever into the desired position, e.g. D ⇒ page 110,  
and then release the Shiftlock button.  
WARNING  
–
–
Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted (a slight engagement  
nudge can be felt).  
•
Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the  
selector lever if the car is stationary and the engine is running - risk of acci-  
dent!  
Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator ⇒  
.
•
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of  
an accident!  
Stopping for a short time  
•
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary  
–
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop-  
ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold  
the vehicle stationary using the foot brake. The engine can, however,  
be allowed just to idle.  
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever  
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-  
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".  
Parking  
–
–
Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.  
Apply the handbrake firmly.  
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Technical Data  
110 Automatic gearbox*  
Selector lever positions  
R - Reverse  
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine  
idling ⇒  
.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be  
pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N.  
The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is moved into position R when  
the ignition is also on.  
N - Neutral  
The transmission is in Neutral in this position.  
The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2  
seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the positionN into another posi-  
tion, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/h or on  
a stationary vehicle.  
Fig. 122 Selector lever  
D - Drive, position for driving forward  
When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are shifted up and  
down automatically in line with engine load, vehicle speed and the dynamic shift  
programme (DSP).  
You must depress the brake pedal ⇒  
if you wish to move the selector lever into  
position D from N when the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/h or is stationary.  
Fig. 123 Information  
display: Selector lever  
positions  
In certain circumstances (e.g. when driving in mountainous regions or when towing  
a trailer) it may be beneficial to select the manual shift programme ⇒ page 113 for  
a short time in order to adapt the gearbox ratios manually to the driving situations.  
The selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information display  
of the instrument cluster with the corresponding gear symbol highlighted  
⇒ fig. 123.  
4 - Position when driving in hilly areas  
We recommend this position if driving with the selector lever in position D would,  
in certain circumstances, result in the gearbox frequently shifting between fourth  
and fifth gears.  
P - Parklock  
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.  
The gearbox then shifts up and down automatically into the first, second, third and  
fourth gears in line with engine load and vehicle speed. Fifth gear is not engaged in  
this case. This makes it possible to exploit greater engine braking power when the  
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary ⇒  
.
If you wish to move the selector lever into or out of this position, you must press the  
Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the same time depress the  
brake pedal.  
accelerator is released ⇒  
.
Automatic gearbox* 111  
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of posi-  
tion 4 into position D.  
WARNING (continued)  
•
You must move the selector lever into position P and firmly apply the  
3 - Position when driving in mountainous regions  
handbrake first before you or any other person opens the bonnet and starts  
working on the engine when it is running - risk of accident! It is also essential  
to observe all warnings ⇒ page 185, “Working in the engine compartment”.  
This position of the selector lever is suitable for long sloping sections.  
The gearbox shifts up and down automatically into first, second and third gear in  
line with engine load and vehicle speed. The fourth and fifth gears remain locked  
out in order to avoid unnecessary gear changes. Enhanced engine braking power is  
thus available.  
Note  
• Take your foot off the accelerator if you inadvertently shift into N when driving  
and wait until the engine speed has dropped to the idling speed range before  
shifting into D.  
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must not be pressed when moving out of  
position 3 into position 4.  
•
If you shift gear manually it is possible to select positions 4, 3 and 2, but the  
automatic gearbox will not shift down until there is no risk of the engine  
overrevving.  
2 - Position for extreme mountainous sections  
This position of selector lever is suitable for very steep downhill sections.  
The gearbox shifts up and down automatically into first and second gear in line with  
engine load and vehicle speed. Third, fourth and fifth gears are not engaged. This  
position offers you the maximum possible engine braking power.  
Selector lever lock  
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of posi-  
tion 2 into position 3.  
Automatic selector lever lock  
With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions P and N.  
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at the same  
time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions. The following will be  
displayed in the information display*:  
The cruise control system is locked in position 2.  
WARNING  
"Apply foot brake when selecting gear with vehicle stationary"  
•
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of  
an accident!  
Symbol also lights up in the selector lever cover until the brake pedal is actuated.  
•
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary  
A time delay element ensures that the selector lever is not blocked when rapidly  
switching over the position N (e.g. from R to D). This does, for example, allow one  
to seesaw out a stuck vehicle. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever  
is in the N position for more than 2 seconds without the brake pedal being pressed.  
to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever  
(except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-  
rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".  
•
You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by  
The selector lever lock is only active if the vehicle is stationary or moving at speed  
of less than 5 km/h. The lock is switched off automatically into position N when the  
car is travelling at a higher speed.  
hand from the engine compartment) if a drive position is engaged when the  
car is stationary. The vehicle would otherwise immediately start off - also  
when the handbrake is firmly applied - risk of an accident!  
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Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
112 Automatic gearbox*  
Shiftlock button  
Adopting a faster style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator pedal  
combined with sharp acceleration and frequent changes in speed, exploiting the  
top speed of the car or operating the kickdown function, will cause the gearbox to  
switch over to the sporty driving programme. Shifting up later into a higher gear  
makes it possible to fully exploit the power reserves of the engine. The gearbox also  
then shifts down at higher engine speeds than is the case for the economy-oriented  
programmes.  
The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever  
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when  
you press the Shiftlock button.  
Keylock - Ignition key withdrawal lock  
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector  
lever is in position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever is blocked in  
position P.  
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style of driving  
is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however, possible to switch into a  
sporty driving programme by depressing the accelerator rapidly. The gearbox shifts  
down into a lower gear matching the speed of the car and this allows you to accel-  
erate rapidly (e.g. when overtaking) without having to depress the accelerator pedal  
fully into the kickdown range. The original programme will be reactivated to match  
your particular style of driving once the gearbox has shifted up again.  
Kickdown function  
The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration  
power.  
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and downhill  
sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down when negotiating  
an uphill stretch. Depressing the brake pedal while driving downhill causes the  
gearbox to shift down into the next lower gear. This makes it possible for you to  
exploit the engine braking power without the need for shifting gears manually.  
Depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point casues the automatic  
gearbox to shift down into a lower gear (in line with vehicle speed and engine  
speed). The gearbox shifts up into the next higher gear when the engine has  
reached its maximum revolutions.  
WARNING  
Please note that using the kickdown function can result in the driven wheels  
spinning on a smooth or slippery road surface - risk of skidding!  
Dynamic shift programme  
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting up and  
down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of pre-defined  
driving programmes.  
Adopting a moderate style of driving will cause the gearbox to select the most  
economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as possible  
and shifting down as late as possible will have a favourable effect on your fuel  
consumption.  
Automatic gearbox* 113  
Shifting down gears  
Tiptronic  
-
–
One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) A.  
The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually.  
It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when  
driving.  
When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically in gears 1, 2, 3 and 4 into  
the next higher gear just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.  
If you select a lower gear, the automatic gearbox does not shift down until there is  
no risk of the engine overrevving.  
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line  
with the vehicle speed and engine speed.  
Fig. 124 Selector lever:  
Manual shifting of gears  
Emergency programme  
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.  
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are func-  
tional faults in the gearbox electronics. This is indicated by all of the segments in the  
display lighting up or going out.  
It is possible to continue to move the selector lever into all the positions. The  
gearbox always shifts into 4th gear in the positions D, 4, 3 and 2. It is also possible  
to continue to engage reverse gear in the position R.  
Fig. 125 Information  
display: Manual shifting  
of gears  
The manual shift programme (Tiptronic) is switched off in the emergency mode.  
If the gearbox has switched over to emergency mode, drive to the nearest  
specialist garage in order to have the fault rectified.  
Switching over to manual shifting  
–
Push the selector lever to the right out of position D. As soon as the  
gearbox has switched over, 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display, with the  
gear engaged being highlighted.  
Tow-starting and towing vehicle  
Tow-starting a vehicle  
Shifting up gears  
It is not possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox ⇒ page 218.  
–
One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position)  
you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for  
+
⇒ fig. 124 A.  
starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ⇒ page 216.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
114 Automatic gearbox*  
Towing a vehicle  
Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to tow-in  
your car ⇒ page 217.  
Communicating and Navigating 115  
Communicating and Navigating  
Switching on and off  
Multifunction steering wheel*  
A
–
The cruise control system is switched on by sliding the switch A  
⇒ page 106 into the ON position.  
Introduction  
A
–
The cruise control system is switched off by sliding the switch Afully  
to the right into the OFF position.  
Storing a speed  
–
–
Switch the cruise control system on.  
After the car has reached the desired speed, briefly press the button  
1
A⇒ fig. 126 in the position SET-. The car maintains the stored speed  
without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.  
Fig. 126 Multifunction  
steering wheel: control  
buttons  
Changing a stored speed  
1
–
–
–
You can reduce the stored speed by pressing the button A⇒ fig. 126  
The assignment of the pushbuttons in the steering wheel may differ depending on  
the vehicle equipment.  
in the position SET-. If you press and hold the button, the speed of the  
car is reduced continuously. Once the car has reached the desired  
speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the  
memory.  
1
2
3
4
The buttons A, A, A and A ⇒ fig. 126 make it possible to operate the main  
functions of the cruise control system, of the radio and mobile phone. Refer to the  
more detailed information in the relevant operating instructions.  
If you release the rocker button when the car is travelling at a speed of  
less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is  
then necessary to again store the speed with the button A in the  
position SETafter an increase in speed of the vehicle to more than  
f the headlights are switched on, the buttons in the steering wheel come on.  
1
Operating cruise control system  
30 km/h.  
1
2
The cruise control system is operated with the buttons Aand A, but on  
1
You can increase the stored speed by pressing the button A in the  
1
version which is also fitted with mobile phone only by button A  
position RES+. Pressing and holding down the slide switch will cause  
the speed of the vehicle to be increased continuously. Once the car  
has reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set  
speed is then stored in the memory.  
⇒ fig. 126.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
116 Communicating and Navigating  
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily  
CD-player  
4
–
On the version not fitted with a mobile phone, the cruise control  
–
You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button A  
2
system is switched off temporarily with the button A ⇒ page 115,  
(positions and ).  
fig. 126 in the position CANCEL, on the version fitted with mobile  
Radio data system (RDS)*  
A
phone, by pushing the switch Ainto the intermediate position ahead  
You can select the recorded radio traffic messages by moving forward or back in  
of the position OFF ⇒ page 107.  
4
stages by pressing the button A (positions and ).  
1
–
You can resume the stored speed by pressing the button A in the  
2
On the version fitted with mobile phone, you must press button Ain the position  
position RES+.  
MODE in order to switch over to the radio mode.  
For further methods of temporarily switching off the cruise control system  
⇒ page 107.  
Operating mobile phone  
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 106.  
WARNING  
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that  
moment before resuming the stored speed.  
Operating radio and CD player  
Fig. 127 Multifunction  
steering wheel: control  
buttons  
3
4
The radio is operated with buttons A and A, but on the version fitted  
2
3
4
with a mobile phone by buttons A, A and A ⇒ page 115, fig. 126.  
Radio  
2
3
4
–
–
–
–
You can operate the mobile phone with buttons A, A and A  
⇒ fig. 127.  
–
You can set the radio, cassette player, CD player and radio data system  
3
louder or softer by pressing button A (positions and .  
You can switch over from the radio mode to the phone mode (or back  
again) by pressing the button A in the position MODE.  
2
–
You can search forward or back within the frequency search for  
4
different radio stations by pressing button A (positions and ).  
You can accept or end a telephone call or select from the phonebook  
by briefly pressing the button A in the position.  
2
Cassette player  
You can run the tape forward or back by pressing the button A(posi-  
tions and ).  
2
You can refuse a telephone call by pressing the button A in the posi-  
4
–
tion for more than 2 seconds.  
Communicating and Navigating 117  
•
•
RECEIVED CALLS  
MISSED CALLS  
–
–
–
You can make the volume of the telephone call louder or softer by  
3
pressing the button A in the position or   
In the menu SETUP you can select the following entries:  
You call scroll through the telephone memory for names by briefly  
4
pressing the button A in the position or .  
•
LANGUAGE - Here you can set in which language the messages should be  
displayed. You can select one of the following languages: Czech, English, German,  
Italian, French, Spanish. The set language is displayed inversely.  
You can scroll alphabetically upward (A to Z) or downward (Z to A)  
within the telephone memory by pressing for some considerable time  
•
MEMORY - Here you can set which telephone memory should be transmitted  
4
the button A in the position and .  
into the information display after inserting the mobile phone in the adapter. You  
can choose between the phonebook PHONE PHONEBOOK and the memory of  
the SIM card SIM PHONEBOOK The set memory is displayed inversely.  
If you switch over with the button MODE on the multifunction steering wheel  
⇒ page 116, fig. 127 to phone mode and the mobile phone is not in the adapter,  
INSERT PHONE appears in the display. After inserting the mobile phone,  
PHONE IN appears on the display.  
•
Certain mobile phones do not have any phone phonebook, but only a phone-  
book in the memory of the SIM card.  
Overview of the next possible functions and read outs:  
•
Afterwards PHONE STARTUP appears on the display and the system transmits the  
data from the mobile phone to the information display. The following is shown one  
after the other on the display:  
Activity  
Read out in display  
Selected call number  
CALLING name  
or  
CALLING number  
•
•
•
•
DIALED CALLS LOADING: xxx  
RCVD CALLS LOADING: xxx  
MISSED CALLS LOADING: xxx  
PHONEBOOK LOADING  
accepted call  
CALL name  
or  
CALL number  
or  
One cannot scroll through the phonebook during data transfer out of the mobile  
phone. After the data transfer has ended, the first name out of the phonebook is  
shown on the display  
CALL  
4
You can scroll through the individual menus by pressing the button A in the posi-  
tion or ⇒ page 116, fig. 127.  
Call rejected  
Call terminated  
Number engaged  
No service found  
Enter PIN code  
CALL REJECTED  
END OF CALL  
2
Select the entry you want by pressing the button A in the position .  
LINE ENGAGED  
NO SERVICE  
2
You will reach one level higher in the menu by pressing the button A in the posi-  
tion MODE.  
ENTER PIN CODE  
In the main menu you can select the following entries:  
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PHONEBOOK  
SETUP  
LAST CALLS  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
118 Communicating and Navigating  
Note  
The CD changer for the radio and navigation system is located in the left  
side compartment of the luggage compartment.  
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If the setting of the memory is changed, you must take the mobile phone out of  
the adapter and insert it again in order to transmit the data from the newly set  
memory into the information display.  
Take magazine out of the changer  
1
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Open safety stop A ⇒ fig. 128 fully.  
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If you do not operate the mobile phone (do not scroll in the memory, do no call,  
etc.) it switches automatically over to radio mode after 60 seconds.  
If you switch the ignition off and leave the mobile phone inserted in the adapter,  
the system switches off automatically the mobile phone after 30 minutes.  
If you have stored in the phonebook names with special characters (ticks, lines  
3
2
Press button A. The magazine A is automatically ejected.  
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Take out the magazine.  
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Insert magazine into the changer  
etc.), the special characters will not always be correctly displayed on the informa-  
tion display.  
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Insert the magazine with the arrow of the illustration upwards up to  
the stop ⇒ page 119, fig. 129. The tip of the arrow on the magazine  
must point at the same time to the magazine box.  
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The function of the convenience operating feature with the buttons on the  
multifunction steering wheel is not available on all mobile phones and adapters.  
Please contact your Škoda Service Partner, who will tell you which adapter and  
which mobile phone you can use.  
Slide safety stop closed.  
After inserting the magazine, it is analysed how many CDs are in the magazine.  
If there is no magazine in the changer, NO CD MAGAZINE is displayed in the CD-  
mode on the display of the radio.  
CD changer*  
You can also take out the magazine when the radio is switched off.  
Take out and insert CD magazine  
Caution  
Always close the safety cover after inserting the magazine. The safety cover protects  
the CD-changer from dirt and dust particles penetrating into the CD-changer, in  
order to avoid operational faults.  
Note  
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Described in this Owner's Manual are only the steps required for the operation  
of the CD-changer.  
You will find further information for this setting menu in the Radio Owner's  
Manual.  
Only Use CD-magazines from Škoda Original Accessories.  
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Fig. 128 The CD changer  
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Communicating and Navigating 119  
Loading magazine with CDs  
Take CDs out of the magazine  
Fig. 129 Loading  
changer with CD  
Fig. 130 Take out CDs  
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Grasp CD with the playback side to the bottom at the middle hole  
and at the outer edge.  
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Turn the release lever in direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 130.  
Slightly press out CDs through the opening on the reverse side of the  
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Hold magazine with arrow illustration upwards ⇒ fig. 129.  
magazine. Please make sure that the CDs do not fall down!  
Insert individually CDs with the playback side to the bottom into  
the magazine, until they lock in place with a locking noise. Pay atten-  
tion to the CD-order on the right side of the magazine ⇒ fig. 129.  
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Take CDs out of the magazine  
Replay CD  
On the radio display the following information can be displayed:  
Caution  
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The magazine can take up to six standard CDs (diameter 12 cm). Please do not  
use 8 cm “single CDs”!  
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SHFL (Shuffleplay).  
CD1 ... CD6 - compartment of CD magazine.  
NO CD - no CD in the magazine.  
TR01, TR02 etc. - title of the selected CD.  
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In order to avoid malfunctions of the changer, please never use a CD protective  
foil or stabilizer (obtainable on the market as CD-accessory).  
Note  
For more details see Radio Owners Manual.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
120 Communicating and Navigating  
The laser used for equipment of category 1 is to such an extent energy-poor and/or  
shielded that there is no risk of danger when used in accordance with the regula-  
tion.  
Fault displays  
On the radio display the following fault displays can be displayed:  
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NO CD CHANGER - CD-changer is not connected to the magazine.  
NO CD MAGAZINE - no magazine in the CD-changer.  
WARNING  
NO CD - the selected compartment in the magazine of the CD-changer is  
empty.  
Please always pay full attention to the traffic situation around you!  
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SURFACE - in the selected compartment the CD with playback side is inserted  
upwards.  
Note  
Do not remove the equipment cover. The equipment does not contain any parts,  
which can be serviced by the user.  
Tips for operating the CD-changer  
Warranty  
Please pay attention to the following notes for operating the CD-changer.  
The same guarantee conditions apply for our factory-fitted radio system as for new  
vehicles.  
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Only clean CDs without scratches and damages should be used, in order to  
guarantee a proper, high-quality CD-playback.  
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Affix no labels to the CDs.  
Note  
Always store non-used CDs in the CD-storage from the Škoda genuine accesso-  
ries provided for this as well as in the original folding box.  
A damage in the sense of the warranty must not be the result from improper  
handling of the system or from unprofessional repair attempts. In addition, no  
external damage must be present.  
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Never expose CDs to direct sun rays.  
Use a soft, non-fluffy cloth to clean the CDs. Wipe the CD straight-lined from  
the middle to the outside. Strong dirt must be eliminated with usual CD-cleaner.  
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Please never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, other-  
wise the surface of the CD could get damaged.  
Precaution measures for laser equipment  
Laser equipment is classified according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 in the  
safety categories 1 - 4.  
The Škoda CD-changer corresponds to the safety category 1.  
Communicating and Navigating 121  
Close the side compartment ⇒ page 70, “Side compartment”.  
Note  
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CD box in luggage compartment*  
Box CD boxes are located above the CD changer* in the left side  
compartment of the luggage compartment.  
We recommend that both CD boxes should be located in the left side compartment  
above the CD changer. This prevents undesirable noises or movements and/or  
damage to the CD box while driving.  
Mobile phone, two-way radio system and navigation  
system  
Universal telephone connection at the front* (GSM II)  
Fig. 131 CD boxes in  
luggage compartment  
Insert up to six standard CDs into each CD box.  
Inserting CD into the CD box  
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Open the side compartment ⇒ page 70, “Side compartment”.  
Pull up the velcro fastener to the bottom side of the box.  
Move the desired number of CDs with standard bag into the hori-  
zontal compartments, maximum 6 CDs.  
Fig. 132 Universal tele-  
phone connection at the  
front  
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Carefully press the velcro fastener closed so that no CD falls out while  
driving and a possible damage can be prevented.  
Taking CD out of the CD box  
A telephone mount is factory-fitted. The mount is attached to the centre  
console. Adapter and mobile phone are not factory-fitted by Škoda Auto.  
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Pull up the velcro fastener to the bottom side of the box.  
Take the desired number of CDs out of the horizontal compartments.  
Initialisation  
Carefully press the velcro fastener closed so that no CD falls out while  
driving and a possible damage can be prevented.  
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Withdraw the ignition key.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
122 Communicating and Navigating  
B
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First insert the adapter without the mobile phone into the mount A  
Telephone pre-installation at the front or rear* (GSM III)  
1
in the direction of arrow A ⇒ page 121, fig. 132 until the adapter is  
touching the stop. Press the adapter slightly in the direction of arrow  
2
A until it locks into position.  
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Plug the adapter cable into the mobile phone socket. The socket is  
located on the mobile phone mount below.  
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Switch on the ignition.  
Wait approximately 20 seconds, switch off the ignition and pull the  
ignition key out of the ignition lock.  
A
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Insert the mobile phone into the adapter A(as specified in manufac-  
turer's instructions) and switch on the ignition.  
Fig. 133 Universal tele-  
phone connection at the  
front  
Removing the mobile phone and adapter  
C
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Press the button A and remove the mobile telephone.  
An initialisation must be carried out:  
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after the first connection of the adapter,  
after reconnecting the battery,  
after pulling out the adapter cable from the power socket for the mobile phone.  
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands-  
free 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 charged.  
Fig. 134 Universal tele-  
phone connection at the  
rear  
Please contact your Škoda Service Partner if there are any points which are not  
clear.  
Initialisation of the adapter  
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Withdraw the ignition key.  
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 123, “Mobile phones and  
two-way radio systems”.  
A
B
Insert the adapter Ainto the mount A (the mobile phone must not  
be inserted in the adapter).  
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Plug the adapter cable into the mobile phone socket.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Communicating and Navigating 123  
Our specialist garage is also happy to inform you about the possibilities available  
for installing and operating mobile telephones and radio transmitters which have  
an output greater than 10 watts. The Škoda Service Partners can provide you with  
details about the technical possibilities for retrofitting of mobile telephones and  
radio transmitters.  
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Wait approximately 20 seconds, switch off the ignition and pull the  
ignition key out of the ignition lock.  
Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufac-  
turer's instructions) and switch on the ignition.  
The operation of commercially available mobile phones or two-way radio systems  
may cause operational problems in the electronic systems of your car. The reasons  
for this may be:  
An initialisation must be carried out:  
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after the first connection of the adapter,  
after reconnecting the battery,  
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no external aerial,  
after pulling out the adapter cable from the power socket for the mobile phone.  
external aerial incorrectly installed,  
transmission power greater than 10 watts.  
This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands-  
free 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 charged.  
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.  
A telephone mount is factory-fitted for the front mobile phone and for the rear  
mobile phone. The front telephone mount is located on the front centre console  
⇒ page 122, fig. 133, the rear on the rear centre console ⇒ page 122, fig. 134.  
Adapter (Cullmann) and mobile phone are not factory-fitted by Škoda Auto.  
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  
Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 123, “Mobile phones and  
two-way radio systems”.  
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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.  
Note  
For technical reasons it is not possible to use simultaneously the front and rear  
•
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Please always pay full attention to the traffic situation around you!  
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 acci-  
dent!  
A
mobile phone. Ensure that the adapter A is always inserted only in the bracket  
B
A.  
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems  
The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should  
only be carried out by a Škoda Dealer.  
Note  
Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and two-way  
radio systems.  
Škoda Auto a.s. permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio  
systems with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission  
power of up to 10 watts.  
Using the system  
Safety  
Driving Tips  
General Maintenance  
Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  
124 Communicating and Navigating  
Navigation system*  
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the centre  
console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the  
information display.  
Please refer to the relevant operating instructions for a detailed description of the  
navigation system.  

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