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Seats and Stowage

Front seats

WARNING (continued)

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

–

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

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

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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.

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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:

–

Withdraw the ignition key.

–

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.

–

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

–

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.

–

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.

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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.

–

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

–

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.

–

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

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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

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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

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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

–

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

–

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.

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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

–

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!

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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:

•

–

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!

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Fixing examples

WARNING (continued)

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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

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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.

–

You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of

arrow ⇒ fig. 69.

Folding the seat backrest forwards

–

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.

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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

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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*

–

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

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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).

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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.

–

Pull the bag out and unfold it.

•

Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.

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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

–

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

–

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.

–

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

–

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

–

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).

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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

–

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.

–

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

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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.

–

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

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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

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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.

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•

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:

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•

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.

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You can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒ fig. 85.

Seats and Stowage 79

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!

Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats

Ashtrays

Front ashtray

Fig. 86 Drinks can

holder in rear armrest

B1Z-0042H

Fig. 87 Centre console:

opened ashtray

The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment.

B1Z-0042H

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!

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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 83

⇒ page 84

⇒ page 85

⇒ page 86

⇒ 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:

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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

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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

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–

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

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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

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Opening stowage compartment

Fig. 104 Armrest of rear

seats:

–

Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒ fig. 102.

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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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