SKODA Octavia (2019/07) Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Vehicle and Infotainment

ŠKODA OCTAVIA

Documentation of vehicle delivery

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Date of vehicle delivery



ŠKODA partners

Stamp and signature of the vendor

I confirm that I have taken delivery of the specified vehicle in good condi-

tion, have received information on how to operate it correctly, and have

had the terms of the warranty explained to me.

Signature of the customer

Does the vehicle have an extended warranty?

Yes



No



Limitations of the ŠKODA extended warranty

a)

Years:

or

km/m

ileage:

or

miles:

a)

(whichever comes first).



5E0012791AR

1. Vehicle owner

This vehicle with the official registration

number

(To be filled in by the vendor)

belongs to:

Title, Name / Company:

Address:

Telephone:

ŠKODA partners

Service consultant:

Telephone:

2. Vehicle owner

This vehicle with the official registration

number

belongs to:

Title, Name / Company:

Address:

Telephone:

ŠKODA partners

Service consultant:

Telephone:



5E0012791AR

Useful links

Before starting off

Adjusting the seat » page 79

Adjusting the steering wheel » page 15

Exterior mirrors » page 77

Head /lights » page 67

Windscreen wipers and washers » page 75

Heating and ventilation » page 108

Heated windscreen » page 73

Instrument cluster

Warning lights » page 33

Display operation » page 46

Set the time » page 44

Unlocking and opening

Key-free unlocking (KESSY) » page 55

Luggage compartment lid » page 59

Window lifters » page 62

Bonnet » page 260

Connectivity

SmartLink+ » page 165

Connecting Infotainment to the Internet » page 163

Making telephone calls » page 152

Configuration wizard » page 123

Driving

Automatic gearbox » page 197

Braking and stabilizing systems » page 202

START STOP system » page 193

Adaptive cruise control » page 224

Lane Assist » page 234

Offroad mode » page 205

Parking

Parking the vehicle » page 196

Parking aid » page 207

Care and maintenance

Service intervals » page 51

Tyre pressure » page 267

Washing the vehicle » page 249

Folding the windscreen wiper arms securely » page 283

Inspecting and replenishing

Refuelling » page 253

AdBlue

®

» page 257

Engine oil » page 261

Windscreen washer fluid » page 261

Emergencies

Vehicle tool kit » page 272

Lamp replacement » page 288

Replacing fuses » page 284

Changing a wheel » page 272

Jump-starting » page 278

Towing the vehicle » page 279

Interesting tips

Electronic version of the Owner's Manual » page 10

Tutorial videos » page 11

Digital instrument cluster » page 32

Table of Contents

Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for

new cars 6

Accident data recorder (Event Data

Recorder) 9

About the Owner's Manual

Introductory information 10

General 10

Printed Owner's Manual 10

Electronic version of the Owner's Manual 10

Tutorial videos 11

Application MyŠKODA App

11

Notes

12

Safety

Passive Safety

13

General information 13

Correct and safe seating position

13

Seat belts

16

Using seat belts

16

Inertia reel and belt pretensioners

18

Airbag system

19

Description of the airbag system 19

Airbag deactivation

21

Transporting children safely 23

Child seat

23

Fastening elements 26

Using the system

cockpit

29

Overview 28

Instruments and warning lights 30

Instrument cluster 30

Digital instrument cluster 32

Warning lights 33

Information system 43

Driver information system 43

Operation of the information system

46

Driving data (Multifunction display) 47

Menus in the display of the instrument

cluster 49

Service intervals 51

Personalization 52

Unlocking and opening

54

Unlocking and locking

54

Anti-theft alarm system 58

Manually operated tailgate

59

Electric boot lid

60

Window operation

62

Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof

64

Lights and visibility 67

Light

67

Interior lighting

71

Viisibility

73

Windscreen wipers and washers

74

Rear view mirror 76

Seats and head restraints 79

Front seats

79

Rear seats 82

Headrests

83

Seat heaters 84

Heated steering wheel 84

Useful features

85

Passenger compartment features 85

Electrical sockets

93

Ashtray and cigarette lighter 94

Tablet holder 95

Transport of cargo 97

Luggage compartment and transporting

objects 97

Variable loading floor in the luggage

compartment (Estate) 104

Net partition

106

Transport on the roof rack 107

Heating and ventilation 108

Heating, manual air conditioning system,

Climatronic 108

Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and

ventilation) 113

Infotainment

Introductory information

116

Important information

116

Infotainment Overview

116

Infotainment operation

119

Infotainment operation 119

Voice control

124

Updating the Infotainment software

126

Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen,

Bolero

127

Infotainment system settings 127

Radio menu settings 130

Media menu settings

130

Image menu settings 131

Video DVD menu settings

131

Settings 131

SmartLink+ menu settings 132

Navigation menu settings

132

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Infotainment settings - Swing 135

Infotainment system settings 135

Radio menu settings 136

Media menu settings 137

Import contactsTelephone menu settings 137

SmartLink+ menu settings 137

Radio

138

service 138

Media 141

service 141

Audio sources 143

Images

147

Image viewer

147

Video DVD

149

video player 149

Media Command

150

Operation

150

Telephone

152

Introductory information

152

Pairing and connecting 153

Use the SIM card in the external module

157

Phone functions

157

Text messages (SMS) 160

Data connection

162

Internet connection 162

Establishing a connection using a SIM card in

the external module

163

Establishing a connection using the Bluetooth

®

rSAP profile

163

Connecting via WLAN 163

SmartLink 165

Introductory information

165

Android Auto 166

Apple CarPlay 167

MirrorLink

®

168

Application“ŠKODA OneApp” 169

Navigation 170

Introductory information 170

Search for destination and enter 173

Saved destinations

175

Import your own goals 177

Map 178

Route guidance 181

Route 184

Waypoint mode 185

Traffic reports

188

Vehicle systems

190

CAR - Vehicle settings 190

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

191

Starting and stopping the engine

191

START-STOPsystem

193

Brakes and Parking 194

Manual shifting of gears and pedals

196

Automatic transmission

197

Running in and economical driving

199

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

200

Assist systems 202

General information 202

Braking and stabilisation systems

202

Offroadmode 205

Parking aid (Park Pilot)

207

Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind

spot”Monitoring 210

Rear View Camera

213

Park Assist 214

Trailer manoeuvring assistant (Trailer Assist)

219

Cruise Control System 221

Speed limiter 222

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 224

Front Assist 229

Select the driving mode (Driving Mode

Selection) 231

Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect

Assist) 233

Spurhalteassistent (Lane Assist) 234

Traffic Sign Recognition 236

Fatigue detection system 238

Tyre pressure monitoring 239

Towing device and trailer

240

Towing device

240

Using hitch 245

General Maintenance

Care and maintenance

247

Service work, adjustments and technical

alterations 247

Cleaning and care 248

Inspecting and replenishing

253

Fuel

253

AdBlue

®

and its refilling

257

Engine compartment

259

Engine oil 261

Coolant 262

Brake fluid

263

Vehicle battery 264

Wheels

266

Wheels and tyres 266

Operating in winter conditions 269

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Do-it-yourself

Emergency equipment, and self-help 271

Emergency equipment 271

Changing a wheel 272

Breakdown kit 276

Jump-starting 278

Towing the vehicle

279

Remote control – Changing the battery 281

Emergency unlocking / locking of doors 282

Replacing windscreen wiper blades 283

Fuses and light bulbs 284

Fuses

284

Bulbs

288

Technical data

Technical data 293

Basic vehicle data

293

Vehicle-specific details per engine type

297

Index

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Table of Contents

Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Warranty period

By means of the ŠKODA partner, ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited provides a

4-year/100,000-km

1)

new car warranty from the date of sale.

Warranty coverage

This warranty extends to the repair or replacement of all parts that need to be

repaired or replaced due to inadequate workmanship or the parts being defec-

tive; this is in order to restore the vehicle to its original production specifica-

tions while adhering to deadlines and the requirements set out in this Owner's

Manual.

The ŠKODA partner decides on the type of repair, taking into account eco-

nomic aspects as regards to the technologies recommended by ŠKODA Auto

India Private Limited.

An adequate period of time should be provided for the completion of the war-

ranty repair after the notification of the vehicle with a ŠKODA partner.

Where can you claim warranty

The warranty is provided by a ŠKODA partner.

Beginning and end of the warranty period

The warranty period begins on the date of delivery of the new vehicle to the

original purchaser or lessee.

This new vehicle warranty is automatically transferred free of charge when

ownership of the vehicle takes place during the warranty period.

In terms of the repairs made, or parts built-in during the warranty period, the

warranty expires at the end of the warranty period of the respective vehicle.

Tyres and vehicle batteries

Some parts with which ŠKODA vehicles are equipped, such as tyres, batteries,

etc., are not produced by ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited, but are provided

by other suppliers. These parts are excluded from the ŠKODA warranty, but

the vehicle purchaser can make a warranty claim with the respective manufac-

turer / supplier. If there are any problems with the provision of the guarantee

by these manufacturers, an authorized ŠKODA dealer will assist you in finding

a solution.

Maintenance implementation and mechanical customisations

This warranty does not apply to costs of consumables or work as part of regu-

lar maintenance. A tyre change, a wheel alignment and balancing are also con-

sidered to be scheduled maintenance.

This warranty does not apply to the change of spark plugs, oils, lubricants, flu-

ids or refrigerants, as long as their exchange is not an integral part of the war-

ranty with respect to the relevant part.

Defective light bulbs

2)

, wiper blades, brake shoes or brake pads which occur

within six months or 10 000 km, whichever occurs first, can be repaired due to

deficient workmanship or the parts being defective. After expiry of the time

limits mentioned above these are regarded as natural wear and tear and are ex-

cluded from the warranty.

Taking care of the minor vehicle parts, such as the cleaning of fabrics / leather

upholstery inside the vehicle, the protective wax covering of various body

parts, are considered maintenance and are excluded from the warranty. A

damaged or fading of trim, soft elements and leather parts due to the effect of

weather conditions or usage are excluded from the warranty.

The term "normal wear and tear" cannot be predefined, because different

types of use leads to different defects or types of wear. Particularly sensitive

components, such as spark plugs, clutch plates and related components, are

easily identifiable and are excluded from the warranty.

Mechanical adjustments that are not material or workmanship related (espe-

cially doors, flaps and headlight settings) are excluded from the guarantee af-

ter 10 000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs first. After this period, these

faults are considered normal wear and tear.

Immaterial errors that do not affect the vehicle function, including noise or vi-

bration, and anything similar, are excluded from the warranty.



1)

Promotional offer, subsequent warranty in the third and fourth year.

2)

Exception is for the bi-xenon gas discharge lamps in the headlights, they are

covered by a 2 year warranty. Damaged bulbs in the headlights caused by

external influences are excluded from the warranty.

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Damage or failure due to the misuse, neglect, alteration, accident or in the

event of a fire

This warranty does not relate to:

▶

Damage or failure due to improper vehicle repair, such as by the installation

of non-original parts or accessories that have an effect on the specifications

of the vehicle performance compared to the specifications of the vehicle

manufacturer (unwarranted changes are excluded from the warranty).

▶

Cases in which in the vehicle parts, especially electronic components, have

been installed, which have not been released by the manufacturer ŠKODA

Auto India Private Limited.

▶

Damage or failure due to the use of contaminated or incorrect / falsified

fuels, intentional or unintentional incorrectly refuelled.

▶

Damage or failure due to vehicle use for competitions or for record at-

tempts, driving schools or for driving generally in unsuitable places or as a re-

sult of an accident or fire.

▶

Damage or failure due to the permanent vehicle operation in spite of the indi-

cation of a mechanical or operational problem by means of a warning light, a

measuring instrument or other warning.

▶

Damaged, or due to the declaration of an insurance company, fully written

off vehicles or vehicles that were essentially assembled or repaired with

parts from other used stripped vehicles.

▶

Vehicles where the damage is due to improper storage, intentional or fraudu-

lent conduct on the part of the owner or driver.

▶

Vehicles where the damage is due to operating in contradiction to the in-

structions in the vehicle Owner's Manual.

▶

Repairs or regular / recommended service work that is performed other than

by an authorized specialist garage.

Damage or failure due to the lack of maintenance

This warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to a failure to imple-

ment the recommended maintenance and operational requirements set out in

this Owner's Manual.

Damage caused by environmental influences

This warranty does not cover damage caused by highly atmospheric industrial

pollution (e.g. acid rain), bad weather, fire, theft or terrorist activities, frost or

heat, floods including any immersion, flooding and/or hydrostatic obstacles

and other damage due to water soaking, earthquakes, natural disasters, strikes,

riots, civil unrest, nuclear threat, bird droppings, stone chips, tree resin or other

similar external mechanical or chemical events of any kind.

Damage caused by external influences are not considered faults and are exclu-

ded from the warranty.

Manipulation of the odometer

This warranty does not apply to repairs of ŠKODA vehicles in which the odom-

eter has been tampered with or where the actual mileage cannot be read di-

rectly.

Other costs

This warranty does not refer to the incidental or consequential damages men-

tioned below that are due to a fault or a warranty/advertising repair by a deal-

er.

Costs related to communication, loading, parking in the garage and other serv-

ices due to a vehicle breakdown in a remote location or in the city.

All costs relating to personal injury or property damage.

Psychological damage caused by the breakdown and during the period in

which the vehicle is in a repair shop.

Reimbursement of lost time, loss of business or for hiring a replacement prod-

uct during the repair period.

Legal obligations with respect to deaths, injuries or property damage, etc.

Other terms and conditions

This warranty explicitly does not cover a vehicle exchange or money refund.

ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited reserves the right to enhance or make de-

sign changes to all models of the ŠKODA brand without having to make similar

changes to previously sold vehicles.

All replaced faulty parts under this warranty become the property of ŠKODA

Auto India Private Limited.

The place of jurisdiction for the negotiation and processing of any legal dis-

putes is the city of Aurangabad (Maharashtra State).

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Paintwork and body warranty

In addition to the warranty conditions listed in the purchase contract for new

ŠKODA vehicles, an authorized ŠKODA dealer additionally ensures that the ve-

hicle has the following warranty:

▶

3 years against paint defects

1)

,

▶

6 years against the corrosion of the bodywork

1)

.

This type of damage will be repaired by any authorized ŠKODA dealer free of

charge.

The warranty does not relate to:

▶

Damage due to external factors or inappropriate/insufficient care.

▶

Body and paint damage, whereby the repair was not carried out promptly

and professionally in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and

using ŠKODA genuine parts.

▶

Corrosion perforation due to the use of parts other than ŠKODA Genuine

Parts or the application of technologies other than those authorised by the

manufacturer or due to an incorrectly performed repair contrary to the man-

ufacturer's instructions.

Customer Notice

The vehicle owner has the right and the duty to bring the vehicle during the

warranty period to an authorized ŠKODA dealer for a service check / regular

maintenance according to the instructions listed in the service schedule and in

the Owner's Manual.

If a fault or problem is detected on the vehicle the nearest authorized ŠKODA

dealer must be informed immediately. Should the customer violate these in-

structions, use the vehicle and thus increase the extent of damage, the warran-

ty may be limited or possibly even revoked.

For repair under this warranty the vehicle should be registered with the au-

thorized ŠKODA dealer during normal working hours.

The authorized ŠKODA dealer may refuse warranty service if it is not able to

be proven with the service forms or repair orders / invoices that regular main-

tenance has been performed at the right time.

Should the original purchaser sell the vehicle during the warranty period, the

subsequent purchaser is obliged to inform the authorized ŠKODA dealer from

which the vehicle was purchased about this fact within 30 days of purchase,

and fill out an item in this manual.

The customer must present an invoice to the seller in order to claim the spare

parts warranty for these parts.

1)

From the date of delivery of the new vehicle.

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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars

Accident data recorder (Event Data Recorder)

The vehicle is equipped with a device that serves as an accident data recorder

(referred to solely as “EDR” from this point). The main purpose of the EDR is

data recording during a traffic accident or other exceptional traffic conditions

(referred to solely as “accident” from this point), where the restraint systems

are activated.

The EDR records the accident in a short time (approximately 10 s), by showing

the following information, for example:

▶

The function of certain vehicle systems,

▶

The driver and passenger seat belt status,

▶

The actuation of the brake and accelerator pedal,

▶

The speed of the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The recorded data helps with the analysis of how the vehicle systems were be-

having shortly before, during and shortly after the accident, thereby ensuring

better information regarding the circumstances under which the accident oc-

curred, which lead to material damage and possibly to personal injury.

The data relating to assist systems in the vehicle is then also recorded. In addi-

tion to the information on whether the affected systems were switched on or

off at the relevant time, whether these were only partially available or were in-

active, there is also the possibility of tracking whether these vehicle functions

controlled, accelerated or braked the vehicle during the accident. Depending

on the vehicle equipment, these functions may include, for example:

▶

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

▶

Lane Assist

▶

Park Assist

▶

Parking aid

▶

Emergency brake function (Front Assist)

EDR data is only recorded if an accident causes the restraint systems to be ac-

tivated. Under normal driving conditions there is no data recording and there is

no audio or video recording of the vehicle interior or the vehicle environment.

Personal data such as name, gender, age or place where the accident occurred

is also not stored in the EDR. However, third parties such as law enforcement

authorities may use certain resources to connect EDR content to other data

sources, and therefore deduce the identification of some of the people in-

volved in the accident when investigating the causes of the accident.

Reading out the EDR requires special equipment with specific access authori-

zation and a legally prescribed diagnostic connection in the vehicle “on-board

diagnostics”), and the ignition will need to be switched on.

ŠKODA AUTO will not read or otherwise process any accident data from the

EDRwithout the approval of the vehicle owner or other person authorised for

use of the vehicle. Exceptions are specified in the contractual arrangements, or

these are subject to generally binding regulations.

Due to the legal requirements, ŠKODA AUTO is required to monitor the quality

and safety of its products, meaning that it is only entitled to use data from the

EDR for monitoring the product on the market, for further research and devel-

opment, and to improve the quality of the vehicle's safety systems. For the

purpose of research and development, ŠKODA AUTO will also make data avail-

able to third parties. This is done exclusively in anonymous form, i.e. without

any connection to the specific vehicle, the vehicle owner or other authorised

user.

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Accident data recorder (Event Data Recorder)

About the Owner's Manual

Introductory information

General

Read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with

these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.

When using the vehicle, the generally binding country-specific legal require-

ments (e.g. for the transportation of children, airbag deactivation, tyre use,

road transport, etc.) must always be observed.

Always pay attention when driving! As the driver you are fully responsible for

road safety.

The Owner's Manual applies to all body variants of the vehicle, all related

model versions as well as all equipment levels.

The Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-

fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-

ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-

ponents described in the Owner's Manual.

The range of equipment installed in your vehicle depends on the purchase con-

tract for the vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment,

please contact a ŠKODA Partner.

The pictures in the Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The illus-

trations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to

provide general information.

ŠKODA AUTO pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development

with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time

with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in the

Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of going

to press.

Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-

tions and information contained in the Owner's Manual.

We recommend that the web pages that are referred to in the Owner's Man-

ual are displayed using the classic view. In the mobile display, the web pages

may not contain all the required information.

Printed Owner's Manual

The printed Owner's Manual includes the most important information relating

to vehicle operation. For complete information, see the electronic version of

the Owner's Manual.

Electronic version of the Owner's Manual

Fig. 1

ŠKODA websites

The electronic version of the Owner's Manual includes full information regard-

ing vehicle operation.

The electronic version of the Owner's Manual is available on the ŠKODA web-

site and in the MyŠKODA App mobile application.

Displaying the electronic version of the Owner's Manual

›

Read the QR-Code » fig. 1 or Enter the following address in your web brows-

er.

http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals

›

Click on “Choose your manual”.

›

Select the desired model.

›

Select the construction period as well as the language.

›

Select the desired Owner's Manual.

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About the Owner's Manual

Tutorial videos

Fig. 2

Tutorial videos

The operation of some vehicle functions can be displayed in the form of video

instructions.

Show menu with video instructions

›

Read the QR-Code » fig. 2 or Enter the following address in your web brows-

er.

http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals-videos

Notice

The video instructions are only available in some language versions.

Application MyŠKODA App

Fig. 3

The MyŠKODA App application is available for devices with the

Android (Google) or iOS (Apple) operating system.

The MyŠKODA App application contains, for example, the electronic version of

the Owner's Manual, quick tips regarding how to resolve certain situations in

relation to the vehicle or a description of the Simply Clever solutions.

You can use this application to get in touch with a ŠKODA partner and to use

its services or to access the breakdown service quickly.

The application can also be used as an RSS reader of favourite websites.

After entering the following address into the web browser, the website is

opened with information on the ŠKODA mobile applications.

http://go.skoda.eu/service-app

Installing the MyŠKODA App application

›

Scan the QR code » fig. 3 .

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Introductory information

Notes

Terms used

- a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for

ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Service

Partner, or an independent workshop.

- A workshop that has been contractually author-

ised by ŠKODA AUTO or its sales partner to service ŠKODA vehicles and

to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.

- A company that has been authorised by ŠKODA AUTO or

its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to

service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine

Parts.

Text notes

- Short press (e.g. a button) within 1 s

- Long press (e.g. a button) for more than 1 s

Direction indications

All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for-

ward direction of travel of the vehicle.

Explanation of symbols

→ Marker to the next operation step

WARNING

Texts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-

jury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible

inoperability of some systems.

Notice

Texts with this symbol contain additional information.

“Specialist garage”

“ŠKODA Service Partner”

“ŠKODA Partner”

“Press”

“Hold”

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About the Owner's Manual

Safety

Passive Safety

General information

 Introduction

In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the

subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here with which you

should be familiar, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children

and anything similar.

Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-

tions of this Owner's Manual. Therefore, the Owner's Manual should always be

kept in the vehicle.

Before setting off

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please

pay attention to the following points before setting off.

▶

Check the function of the lighting and turn signal systems.

▶

Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-

screen washer fluid level.

▶

Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.

▶

Adjust the rear-view mirror so that viewing to the rear is assured. Ensure

that the mirrors are not covered.

▶

Check the tyre inflation pressure.

▶

Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.

▶

Secure all items of luggage.

▶

Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the

vehicle.

▶

Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.

▶

Ensure that no parts and components are visibly loose in the vehicle.

▶

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.

▶

Protect children by using a suitable child seat» page 23, Transporting chil-

dren safely.

▶

Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-

rect seated position » page 13, Correct and safe seating position.

Driving safety

In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed.

▶

Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.

by your passengers or mobile phone calls).

▶

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-

cohol, drugs or similar).

▶

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

▶

Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.

▶

Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

Correct and safe seating position



Introduction

Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not

change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the

correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.

The following list contains instructions for the passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not lean against the dash panel.

▶

Do not put your feet on the dash panel.

The following list contains instructions for all passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not sit only on the front area of the seat.

▶

Do not sit facing to the side.

▶

Do not lean out of the window.

▶

Do not put your limbs out of the window.

▶

Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.

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Passive Safety

WARNING

■

The adjustable seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match

the body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened proper-

ly to provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.

■

Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.

Children must be fastened » page 23, Transporting children safely with a

suitable restraint system.

■

The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving, other-

wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag

system – risk of injury!

WARNING

By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.

Driver’s correct seated position

Fig. 4

Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel po-

sition



Read and observe on page 14 first.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,

we recommend the following setting.

Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals

can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.

For vehicles equipped with driver knee airbags, adjust the driver's seat in a

forward/back direction so that there is a gap of at least 6 cm between the

legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the knee airbag » fig. 4 -

B

.



Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel

can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.

Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel

and your chest is at least 25 cm» fig. 4 -

A

.

Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-

ests)» fig. 4 -

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 16, Using seat belts.

WARNING

■

Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-

tance of at least 6 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of

the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the

airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!

■

When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-

er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » fig. 4. Never hold the

steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the

middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, in the event

of airbag deployment, you could suffer serious injury to the arms, hands

and head.

■

Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-

hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate

the clutch, brake or accelerate.

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Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 5 Setting steering wheel position



Read and observe on page 14 first.

The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

›

Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow

1

» fig. 5.

›

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be

adjusted in the direction of arrow

2

.

›

Pull the safety lever until it stops in the direction of arrow

3

.

WARNING

■

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when

the vehicle is stationary!

■

The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot

accidentally change position – There is a risk of an accident!

Passenger’s correct seating position



Read and observe on page 14 first.

For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-

ing instructions must be observed.

Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-

senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so

that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of your head» fig. 4 on page 14 -

C

(not for seats

with integrated headrests).

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 16, Using seat belts.

WARNING

■

A distance of least 25 cm to the dash panel should be maintained, other-

wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk to

life!

■

Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-

er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the

surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when

braking or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suf-

fer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!

Passengers’ correct seating position on the rear seats



Read and observe on page 14 first.

For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of in-

jury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same

level as the upper part of the head» fig. 4 on page 14 -

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 16, Using seat belts.

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Passive Safety

Seat belts

Using seat belts

 Introduction

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an

accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival

in the event of a major accident.

The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable

extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-

sult in severe injuries.

When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed

» page 23, Transporting children safely.

WARNING

■

Fasten seat belts before every journey! This also applies to other passen-

gers - there is a danger of injury!

■

The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if

you are correctly seated » page 13, Correct and safe seating position.

■

The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

WARNING

Information on dealing with the safety belts

■

The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-

ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.

■

Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.

WARNING

Information on the proper use of safety belts

■

Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the

belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder – on no ac-

count across your neck.

■

No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-

gether.

WARNING (Continued)

■

The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to

protect and the risk of injury increases.

■

Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-

et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of

the seat belts.

■

Do not attach clamps or similar objects to the belt - the function of the

belt retractor could be restricted.

■

The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when

the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 82.

WARNING

Information on the care and maintenance of safety belts

■

The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-

pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 252.

■

The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-

tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.

■

Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to

the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the re-

tractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must be

replaced by a specialist immediately.

■

Seat belts which have been subject to stress in an accident should be re-

placed by a specialist garage. Also check the seat belt anchors.

Correct routing of seat belt

Fig. 6 Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-

ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother

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Fig. 7 seat belt height adjusters for front seats



Read and observe on page 16 first.

It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the

maximum protection.

The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your

shoulder (under no circumstances across your neck) and lie flush to the

chest» fig. 6 -



.

The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top

of the stomach) and must always fit snugly» fig. 6 -



.

For pregnant women, the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low

down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower

abdomen» fig. 6 -



.

seat belt height adjusters for front seats

›

Push the seat belt guide loop upwards in the direction of arrow» fig. 7 -



.

›

or: push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows

1

and push the

return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow

2

» fig. 7 - .

›

Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has

correctly locked in place and that the belt is blocked reliably » page 18, Iner-

tia reels.

WARNING

■

Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat

belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in

minor accidents.

■

A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is

moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then

suddenly held firm by the belt.

■

The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. pencils,

spectacles, pens, keys etc.). Such objects can cause injury.

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

Fig. 8

Fastening/unfastening the seat belt



Read and observe on page 16 first.

Before fastening the belt

›

Adjust the head restraint properly (does not apply to seats with integrated

head restraints).

›

Adjust the seat (applies to the front seats).

›

Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats).

Fasten

›

Slowly pull the belt over the chest and pelvis.

›

Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle for the seat » fig. 8 -  until it au-

dibly clicks into place.

›

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

Release

›

Grip the lock tongue and press the red button in the buckle» fig. 8 - , the

lock tongue pops out.



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Seat belts

›

Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the

webbing rolls up fully.

WARNING

The reel opening for the lock tongue must not be blocked otherwise the

lock tongue will not lock into place properly.

Inertia reel and belt pretensioners

Inertia reels

Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.

When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling

sharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel. The belts

also block when during full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving

downhill and when cornering.

WARNING

If the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected

immediately by a specialist garage.

Belt tensioners

Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced

by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front seat belts.

If there is a collision of a certain severity, the seat belts are tightened by the

belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.

Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of a roll-over, minor collisions or

in accidents in which no major forces are produced.

WARNING

■

Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and installa-

tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be car-

ried out by a specialist garage.

■

If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace

the entire system.

Notice

■

The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.

■

Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-

dication of a fire in the vehicle.

Issue with blocked belt retractor

Fig. 9

Unlock the belt retractor

›

Grasp the strap in the middle and pull quickly in the direction of the arrow

» fig. 9.

›

Hold the strap and let it roll up slowly.

›

Pull on the strap to see if the retractor is working properly.

›

If the strap is still blocked, repeat the unlocking procedure once or twice.

›

If the strap is still blocked, seek the help of a specialist garage.

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