SKODA Octavia 5E 05-2017 Owner's manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Vehicle and Infotainment
ŠKODA OCTAVIA
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5E0012791AM
Frequently Asked Questions
Before starting off
How is the seat adjusted? » page 73
How is the steering wheel adjusted? » page 13
How are the door mirrors adjusted? » page 72
How is the light function operated? » page 61
How does the automatic transmission selector lever work? » page 195
How do you top up fuel? » page 254
How are the wipers and washers operated? » page 70
Emergencies
An indicator lights up or flashes. What does that mean? » page 29
Where is the first aid kit and the warning triangle in the vehicle?
» page 270
How do you open the bonnet? » page 259
How do you jump start? » page 277
Where is the vehicle tool kit in the vehicle? » page 271
How do you change a wheel? » page 271
How do you change a fuse? » page 284
How do you change a bulb? » page 287
What is the procedure for towing the vehicle? » page 278
Useful tips
How do you set the time? » page 40
When is the vehicle inspection due? » page 46
Which functions are operated with the buttons/dials on the steering
wheel? » page 41
How is the luggage compartment cover removed? » page 95 or
» page 96
How does an economical driving style work? » page 198
How is the engine oil topped up? » page 261
How is the washer fluid topped up? » page 260
Where are the correct tyre pressure values listed in the vehicle?
» page 266
What should be noted in the car wash? » page 250
Where is the electronic version of the Owner's Manual available?
» page 9
Interesting features
How does the START-STOP system work? » page 191
Which assist sys. can be used when parking? » page 205 or » page 213
How is the adaptive cruise control used? » page 222
How can the handling be adjusted to the desired driving style? » page 230
How is the Lane Assist used? » page 233
How does the tyre pressure monitor work? » page 238
How can the vehicle be opened without active use of the key? » page 50
Infotainment operation and entertainment
How do you switch on the infotainment and which menus are available?
» page 112
In what ways can the infotainment be operated? » page 115
How can you adjust the configuration wizard? » page 119
Which functions are available on the radio and how are they controlled?
» page 134
How is media played back? » page 137
Communication and Navigation
How is a telephone paired with the Infotainment for making calls in the ve-
hicle? » page 151
How is the hotspot (WLAN) used? » page 160
How is the infotainment connected to the Internet? » page 161
How are navigation POIs found and entered? » page 170
How does route guidance work? » page 179
What's new in the vehicle?
Personalisation » page 46
Ambient lighting » page 67
Heated steering wheel » page 79
Trailer manoeuvring assistant » page 217
SmartLink+ function » page 162
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Table of Contents
Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for
new cars 5
Accident data recorder (Event Data
Recorder) 8
About the Owner's Manual
Introductory information 9
General 9
Printed Owner's Manual 9
Electronic version of the Owner's Manual 9
Notes 10
Safety
Passive Safety
11
General information
11
Correct and safe seated position
11
Seat belts 14
Using seat belts
14
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
16
Airbag system
17
Description of the airbag system
17
Airbag deactivation
19
Transporting children safely 21
Child seat
21
Fastening elements 24
Using the system
cockpit 27
Overview 26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster 28
Warning lights
29
Information system 39
Driver information system 39
Operation of the information system 41
Driving data (Multifunction display) 42
MAXI DOT display 44
Service interval display 46
Personalization 46
Unlocking and opening
48
Unlocking and locking 48
Anti-theft alarm system 53
Manually operated tailgate 54
Electric boot lid 54
Window operation
56
Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof
58
Lights and visibility 61
Light
61
Interior lighting
66
Viisibility
68
Windscreen wipers and washers
69
Rear view mirror 71
Seats and head restraints
73
Front seats
73
Rear seats
76
Headrests
77
Seat heaters 78
Heated steering wheel 79
Useful features
80
Passenger compartment features 80
Electrical sockets
88
Ashtray and cigarette lighter 89
Tablet holder 90
Transport of cargo 92
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects 92
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 100
Net partition 101
Transport on the roof rack 102
Heating and ventilation
104
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic 104
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 108
Infotainment
Introductory information
111
Important information 111
Infotainment Overview
112
Infotainment operation
115
Infotainment operation
115
Voice control
119
Updating the Infotainment software 122
Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen,
Bolero
123
Infotainment system settings
123
Radio menu settings
126
Media menu settings 127
Image menu settings 127
Video DVD menu settings
127
Settings 127
SmartLink+ menu settings
128
Navigation menu settings 129
Infotainment settings - Swing 131
Infotainment system settings
131
Radio menu settings 132
Media menu settings
133
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Import contactsTelephone menu settings 133
SmartLink+ menu settings 133
Radio 134
service 134
Media 137
service 137
Audio sources
139
Images 144
Image viewer 144
Video DVD 145
video player 145
Media Command
147
Operation
147
Telephone
148
Introductory information 148
Pairing and connecting
151
Use the SIM card in the external module
153
rSAP
155
Phone functions
155
Text messages (SMS) 158
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
160
Hotspot (WLAN)
160
Data Connection 161
SmartLink
162
Introductory information 162
Android Auto 163
Apple CarPlay
164
MirrorLink
®
165
ApplicationŠKODA OneApp
166
Navigation 167
Introductory information 167
Search for destination and enter
170
Import your own goals 175
Map 176
Route guidance 179
Route 182
Waypoint mode 184
Traffic reports 186
Vehicle systems 188
CAR - Vehicle settings
188
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
189
Starting and stopping the engine 189
START-STOPsystem 191
Brakes and Parking
192
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
194
Automatic transmission
195
Running in and economical driving 197
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
199
Assist systems
200
General information
200
Braking and stabilisation systems
200
OFF ROAD mode 203
Parking aid (Park Pilot)
205
Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind
spot”Monitoring
208
Rear View Camera
211
Park Assist 213
Trailer manoeuvring assistant (Trailer Assist) 217
Cruise Control System
219
Speed limiter 220
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
222
Front Assist 227
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
230
Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
232
Spurhalteassistent (Lane Assist) 233
Traffic Sign Recognition 235
Fatigue detection 237
Tyre pressure monitoring 238
Towing device and trailer 239
Towing device 239
Using hitch 244
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance 247
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations 247
Service intervals 249
Cleaning and care
250
Inspecting and replenishing
254
Fuel
254
Engine compartment 258
Engine oil
261
Coolant
262
Brake fluid
263
Vehicle battery
263
Wheels 266
Wheels and tyres
266
Operating in winter conditions
268
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help 270
Emergency equipment 270
Changing a wheel 271
Breakdown kit
275
Jump-starting 277
Towing the vehicle
278
Remote control and removable light -
changing the battery 280
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Emergency unlocking / locking of doors 281
Replacing windscreen wiper blades 282
Fuses and light bulbs 284
Fuses 284
Bulbs 287
Technical data
Technical data 293
Basic vehicle data 293
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 298
Index
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Liability for defects and ŠKODA Warranty for new cars
Warranty period
Using a ŠKODA partner, ŠKODA Auto India Private Limited gives a 4-year new
car warranty from the date of purchase with no limitation on mileage.
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
1)
, 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
excluded 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)
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 quali-
ty 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
development, and to improve the quality of the vehicle's safety systems. For
the purpose of research and development, ŠKODA AUTO will also make data
available to third parties. This is done exclusively in anonymous form, i.e. with-
out any connection to the specific vehicle, the vehicle owner or other author-
ised 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,
– MyŠKODA App
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
Scan the QR code » fig. 1 -
or enter the following address in your web
browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals
Select the desired model.
Select the construction period as well as the language.
Select the desired Owner's Manual.
Installing the MyŠKODA App mobile application
Scan the QR code » fig. 1 - .
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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
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
Text display in the segment display
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 21, Transporting chil-
dren safely.
Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 11, Correct and safe seated 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 seated 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
At all times, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
match the person's body size and the seat belt must be attached properly
to provide the most effective levels of protection to passengers.
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 21, 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. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel po-
sition
Read and observe on page 12 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 10 cm between
the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the knee airbag» fig. 2 -
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. 2 -
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. 2 -
C
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, Using seat belts.
WARNING
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 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. 2. 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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Safety
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3 Setting steering wheel position
Read and observe on page 12 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. 3.
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 12 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. 2 on page 12 -
C
(not for seats
with integrated headrests).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, 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 12 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. 2 on page 12 -
C
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 14, Using seat belts.
13
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 21, 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 11, Correct and safe seated 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 use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when
the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 76.
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 253.
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. The anchorage points for the belts should al-
so be checked.
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Safety
Correct routing of seat belt
Fig. 4 Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap
belt/Routing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Fig. 5
seat belt height adjusters for front seats
Read and observe on page 14 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. 4 - .
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. 4 - .
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. 4 - .
seat belt height adjusters for front seats
Push the seat belt guide loop upwards in the direction of arrow» fig. 5 - .
or: push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows
1
and push the
return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow
2
» fig. 5 - .
Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has
correctly locked in place.
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. 6 Fastening/unfastening the seat belt
Read and observe on page 14 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
Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis.
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Seat belts
Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle for the seat » fig. 6 - 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. 6 - , the
lock tongue pops out.
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 minor collisions, in the case of
a roll-over and also not 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.
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Safety
Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional occu-
pant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.
The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wear-
ing the seat belt, the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page 33.
System description
Fig. 7 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » fig. 7
Front airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Front side airbags
Rear side airbags
Head airbags
A
B
C
D
E
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is
thus reduced.
Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the let-
tering  featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the pas-
senger side.
Driver's knee airbag - Legs. The airbag features the lettering  on the
dashboard on the driver's side.
Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side
next to the door. The side air bags are marked by a label with the lettering
on the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the letter-
ing in between the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.
Head airbags - head and neck. The airbags are provided with the lettering

marked on the B-pillar cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
Individual airbags.
Warning light
in the instrument cluster» page 33.
Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 20.
Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 20.
Airbag deployment
Fig. 8
Inflated airbags
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Airbag system
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
When triggered, the airbag fills with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the air-
bag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbag inflates, smoke is released. This is not a sign of a fire in the
vehicle.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. The important factors here are the hard-
ness of the object with which the vehicle collides, the angle of impact, vehicle
speed etc.
A decisive factor in the deployment of the airbags is the degree of decelera-
tion at the time. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured dur-
ing the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the
control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer
severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
Driver’s front airbag.
Front passenger airbag.
Driver’s knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side
collision.
Front side airbag.
Rear side airbag.
Head airbag.
The following events occur when an airbag deploys.
The hazard warning lights are switched on.
All the doors are unlocked.
The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
The interior light illuminates (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on – switch ).
When is the airbag not deployed?
In the event of minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of
the vehicle or vehicle roll-over, the airbag is not deployed.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dash panel
WARNING
General information
The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer proper protection
if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 11.
The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat » page 23.
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the
steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth
or one that has been dampened with water.
WARNING
Information about the front airbags
For the driver and passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dashboard » fig. 9 -
A
. If this dis-
tance is not maintained, the airbag system cannot protect you - hazard! The
front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted
to match the body size of the occupant.
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