Skoda Octavia (2019 year). Manual - part 5

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Switch off the ignition and lock the car.

After removing the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible warn-

ing sounds. After a few seconds, or after closing the driver's door, the acoustic

warning signal stops.

CAUTION

■

Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.

■

The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.

If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the

parking lights will not switch on automatically.

Entry space lighting

The lighting is positioned on the lower edge of the exterior mirror and illumi-

nates the entry area of the front door.
The lighting switches on after unlocking or opening the vehicle door (depend-

ing on the lighting conditions).
The lighting switches off after around 30 seconds after closing the front door

or switching on the ignition.

Driving abroad

When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the

left/right), headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic.
Therefore, the LEDFront headlight setting must be adapted by turning on trav-

el mode in infotainment in the 



/  →  → Light menu. In this mode, there is

no automatic adjustment of the light beam in front of the vehicle.

Interior lighting



Introduction

The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition

off (or after a door is opened),the lights will automatically switch off after ap-

proximately 10 minutes.

Front interior lights

Fig. 72  Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2

Positions of the rocker switch 

A

 . 

» Fig. 72

Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off

There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in ver-

sion 2.
Switching on / off (by pressing the relevant switch 

B

) 

» Fig. 72

Reading light left
Reading light right

Automatic operation - position 

The system is turned on when any of the following is present.

▶

The vehicle is unlocked.

▶

One of the doors is opened.

▶

The ignition key is removed.

The system is turned off when any of the following is present.

▶

The vehicle is locked.

▶

The ignition is switched on.

▶

About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.

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







77

Lights and visibility

Interior light, rear

Fig. 73  Interior lights at the rear: Version 1/version 2

Fig. 74 

Interior lights at the rear: Variant

3

The rear light (variant 1 and 2) is switched on/off automatically together with

the front light. When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior

lighting can be turned on/off as required.
Version 1 and 2 (by pressing the switch) 

» Fig. 73



 Switches the rear interior light on/off



 Switches the left rear reading lamp on/off



 Switches the right rear reading lamp on/off

Version 3 - (by moving the spreader disc 

D

) 

» Fig. 74

Switches the rear interior light on
Automatic operation (the light is switched on/off automatically together

with the front light)
Switches the rear interior light off

A
B
C

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



Ambient lighting

Fig. 75 

Setting the ambient lighting

The ambient lighting illuminates the side door trim panels in colour, and the

footwell in white.
The switching on of the lighting takes place automatically after opening the

door, switching off occurs automatically after the locking of the vehicle or 30

seconds after the closing of the door with the ignition switched off.
The ambient lighting can be adjusted in Infotainment in the menu 



/  → 

→ Background lighting.
Description of the function surfaces 

» Fig. 75

Enable / disable the background lighting
Activating of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activating the brightness controls for the door area
Activating the brightness setting for the footwell area
Choice of colour options/brightness adjustment
Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment

To display 

B

, 

C

, and 

D

, tap the function surface .

Vehicles by selecting the driving mode

For vehicles with driving mode selection 

» page 241

 The lighting can be

switched on automatically or manually 

A

 

» Fig. 75

. A change in the illumination

colour occurs automatically due to the driving mode change or manually by se-

lecting one of the colour options. In individual mode, the last manually selected

colour is displayed.

Note

The adjustment of the ambient lighting is stored (depending on Infotainment

type) in the active user account personalisation 

» page 57

.

A
B
C
D

E
F

78

Operation

Visibility



Introduction

WARNING

No objects should be attached to the sun visors, which could limit the view

or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or should the ve-

hicle collide.

Windscreen and rear window heater

Fig. 76  Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic /

manual air conditioning



Read and observe   on page 79 first.

The heating aids defrosting and ventilation of the windscreen/rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) 

» Fig. 76

Switching the windscreen heater on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater

When the heating is switched on, a light illuminates inside or below the button.

The heating automatically switches off after ten minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again

within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.





Note

■

If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically

» page 276

, Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the vehi-

cle battery.

■

If the lighting inside or below the button flashes, the heater will not work be-

cause of the low charge of the battery.

■

If the Climatronic recognises that the windshield could fog up, the windshield

heating is automatically switched on. This function can be activated/deactiva-

ted on the Climatronic control panel in the menu 



 → 

Front sun visors

Fig. 77  Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and Park Memo

Holder



Read and observe   on page 79 first.

Operation and description of the sun visor 

» Fig. 77

Swivel the visor towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of

the arrow)
Parking ticket holder

1

2

A

B

79

Lights and visibility

Sunshade

Fig. 78  Sun screen



Read and observe   on page 79 first.

The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover.

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To roll down, pull the sunshade by the handle 

A

 in direction of arrow 

1

 and

suspend in the magnetic holder 

B

 in the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 78

.

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To roll up, pull the sunshade by the handle 

A

 out of the holder 

B

 against

the direction of arrow 

2

. Hold the sunshade so that this can slowly roll back

in without damaging.

Windscreen wipers and washers



Introduction

The windscreen wipers and the wash system operate if the ignition is switched

on and the bonnet and boot are closed.

WARNING

Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without

heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-

wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.

CAUTION

■

If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from

the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them

off the windscreen 

» page 295

.

■

In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the

ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-

screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,

this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor.

■

Carefully release the frozen-on windscreen wiper blades from the wind-

screen and remove snow and ice.

■

Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is the risk of damaging the

windscreen with the windscreen wiper arms.

■

Do not switch on the ignition when the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-

ded down - there is the danger of damaging the bonnet by the windscreen

wiper arms.

■

If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away the

obstacle five times. Thereafter, the wipers will stop to prevent them becoming

damaged. Turn on the wipers again only after the obstacle has been removed.

Note

■

Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the

windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper

blades.

■

The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-

gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.

80

Operation

Front wipers and washers

Fig. 79 

Operating the windscreen wip-

ers and washing system at the

front



Read and observe   and   on page 80 first.

Fast disk wiping

Slow disk wiping

Depending on equipment fitted:

▶

Intermittent wipe of the windscreen

▶

Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain

Wipers and washers off
Single windscreen wipe (sprung position)


 Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position  - by setting the

switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more

often
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)



 Spraying and wiping the windscreen

After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper

strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after

the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This

function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.

Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain can be used in Infotainment in the

menu 



/  →  → Mirrors and wipers (activated/deactivated).

WARNING

The automatic wiping in the rain function merely serves to help you. The

driver is not released from the responsibility to set the function of the

windscreen wipers manually depending on the visibility conditions.











A



Note

■

If the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-

pending on the vehicle speed.

■

The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic windscreen wiping in

the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-

count personalisation 

» page 57

.

Rear window wipers and washers

Fig. 80 

Operating the windscreen wip-

ers and washing system



Read and observe   and   on page 80 first.

Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the

control stalk, the wipers perform another 2 to 3 wiper strokes
Windscreen wiping
Wipers and washers off

Automatic rear wiper

If the windscreen wiping is performed without interruption, then the automat-

ic regular intermittent wiping of the rear window takes place.
This function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment in the menu 



/ 

→  → Mirrors and wipers (activated/deactivated).

Note

■

The rear window is wiped automatically if the windscreen wipers are on

when reverse gear is selected.

■

The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic rear window wiping in

the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac-

count personalisation 

» page 57

.

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81

Lights and visibility

Headlight cleaning system



Read and observe   and   on page 80 first.

Headlights are cleaned under the following conditions.

The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.

To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after spraying the wind-

screen every first and tenth time. Setting the spray interval can be carried out

by a specialist garage.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to

be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).

Rear view mirror



Introduction

WARNING

Exterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, make objects appear

smaller and further away. Therefore, use the rear-view mirror to determine

the distances to the following vehicles.

WARNING

■

The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may

leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respira-

tory system.

■

If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-

ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water.

Seek medical assistance if required.

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Interior mirror dimming

Fig. 81  Interior rear-view mirror: with manual dimming/auto-darkening



Read and observe   on page 82 first.

Mirrors with manual dimming 

» Fig. 81

Basic position of the mirror (not dimmed)
Mirror blackout

Mirror with automatic dimming

The mirror dimming 

» Fig. 81

 is automatically controlled after the engine start.

When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the

mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).

WARNING

■

Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the

mirror with automatic dimming. The illuminated display of an external de-

vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - it could cause an acci-

dent.

■

The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling

on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The

sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.

1

2

82

Operation

Exterior mirrors

Fig. 82 

Exterior mirror operation



Read and observe   on page 82 first.

The exterior mirrors can (depending on vehicle equipment) have a manual or

electric fold-in function, automatic dimming and memory function.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on

vehicle equipment)

Adjusting the left-hand mirror area
Switch off mirror control
Adjusting the right-hand mirror area
Mirror heating (only works when the engine is running)
Folding in the mirrors electrically (to fold back, move the rotary knob to

another position) 

» 

Setting the mirror area

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Move the rotary knob in the direction of arrows 

» Fig. 82

.

If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by

pressing on the edge of the mirror area.

Setting the mirror surfaces synchronously

This function allows the simultaneous adjustment of the two mirror areas. The

function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment in the menu 



/  → 

→ Mirrors and wipers (activated/deactivated).

›

Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-

justment.

›

Adjust the mirror areas to the desired position.











Manual folding mirrors

The mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To put it back to

its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it audi-

bly clicks into place.

Automatic folding in/back of both mirrors

The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the

park position. After unlocking the vehicle, the mirrors are folded back to the

driving position 

» 

.

This function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment in the menu 



/ 

→  → Mirrors and wipers (activated/deactivated).

Mirror with automatic dimming

The exterior mirror dimming is controlled together with the automatic rear-

view mirror dimming 

» page 82

.

Memory function for mirror (vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's

seat)

It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the

driver's seat position with 

» page 85

, Memory Function of the electrically ad-

justable seator 

» page 86

, Memory function of the remote control key.

Tilting the mirror area of the front passenger mirror (vehicles with

electrically adjustable driver's seat)

The front passenger mirror area can be tilted to the stored position to improve

the view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions

The function can be activated in Infotainment in the menu 



/  →  →

Mirrors and wipers.
The setting for the mirror area has been previously stored 

» page 85

,

Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat or 

» page 86

, Memo-

ry function of the remote control key.
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror

adjustment.

The mirror area returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is set to an-

other position or if the speed is greater than 15 km/h.

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83

Lights and visibility

WARNING

Do not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is

switched on - hazard of burning.

CAUTION

■

Never manually fold in/out the electrically folding exterior mirrors - there is a

risk of damage to the mirror!

■

When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-

noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and

wait for a loud clapping noise.

Note

The setting of the mirror functions is stored in Infotainment (depending on the

Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation 

» page 57

.

Seats and head restraints

Front seats



Introduction

WARNING

■

Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-

dent!

■

Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a

result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.

Manual adjustment

Fig. 83 

Control elements on the seat



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control

lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat

1)

Adjust the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when adjusting)

Note

After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the

backrest angle.

A

B
C

1)

Only valid for some countries.

84

Operation

Electrical adjustment

Fig. 84  Control elements on the seat



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

Seat adjustment

▶

1 - Move in the longitudinal direction

▶

2 - Change in inclination

▶

3 - Change in height

Adjusting the seat backrest

▶

4 - Change in inclination

Adjusting lumbar support

▶

5 - Change curvature

▶

6 - The degree of curvature change

WARNING

The electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off.

Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not com-

pletely independent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a

danger of injury!

Note

■

If the inclination angle of the seat backrest relative to the seat surface is

greater than approx. 110°, then it is not possible for safety reasons to save this

setting in the memory of the electrically adjustable seats or the remote control

key.

■

On vehicles with personalisation, the driver's seat setting is stored in the ac-

tive user account personalisation 

» page 57

.

A

B

C

Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat

Fig. 85 

SET button and memory but-

tons



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

Among the memory buttons 

B

 on the driver's seat, a setting for the driver´s

seat and exterior mirror position can be saved 

» Fig. 85

.

Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for the forwards drive

›

Switch on the ignition, adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors, as required.

›

Press the  

A

 

» Fig. 85

 button and then, within 10 seconds, press the de-

sired memory button 

B

. Storing is confirmed by an acoustic signal.

Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing

The function for lowering the front passenger's mirror area during reversing

can be activated in Infotainment in the menu 



/  →  → Mirrors and wipers.

›

Turn on the ignition and press the desired memory button 

B

 

» Fig. 85

.

›

Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the

front passenger mirror area 

» page 83

.

›

Engage reverse gear.

›

Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.

›

Disengage reverse gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.

Retrieving the saved setting

›

With the ignition off and the driver’s door open-press- the desired memory

button B.

›

In other cases (e.g. if the ignition is switched on or the driver's door closed),

hold the button.

Stopping the ongoing adjustment

›

Press any button on the driver's seat or the  button on the remote control

key.

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85

Seats and head restraints

Note

Every time you save new seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards,

you must also save the front passenger mirror setting for reversing again.

Memory function of the remote control key

Applies to vehicles that do not have the personalisation function.



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

Every time the vehicle is locked, the driver´s seat and exterior mirror settings

are saved and assigned to the key with which the vehicle was locked.
After the following unlocking of the vehicle with the same key and opening the

driver’s door, the driver´s seat and exterior mirrors that are saved to this key

will be adopted.
This function can be used in Infotainment in the menu 



/  →  → Seats acti-

vated/deactivated.

Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing

The function for lowering the front passenger's mirror area during reversing

can be activated in Infotainment in the menu 



/  →  → Mirrors and wipers.

›

Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key and switch on the ignition.

›

Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the

front passenger mirror area 

» page 83

.

›

Engage reverse gear.

›

Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.

›

Disengage reverse gear. The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored

in the remote control key memory.

Stopping the ongoing adjustment

›

Press any button on the driver's seat or the  button on the remote control

key.

Folding front passenger seat

Fig. 86 

Folding the front passenger seat

forward



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

The front passenger seat can, (depending on vehicle equipment fitted), be fol-

ded forward into a horizontal position.

›

To fold down, pull the lever in direction of arrow 

1

, fold the seat backrest in

the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 86

. The locking mechanism must audibly snap

into place.

›

To fold up, pull the lever in direction of arrow 

1

, fold back the seat backrest

against the direction of arrow 

2

. The locking mechanism must audibly snap

into place.

›

Check this by pulling on the seat and on the seat backrest.

WARNING

■

If the seat backrest is folded down, only the seat behind the driver´s seat

can be used to transport passengers.

■

When transporting objects on the folded seat backrest, the front passen-

ger airbag should be deactivated 

» page 28

.

■

Do not adjust the seat backrest while driving - it can cause injury and ac-

cidents!

■

When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the

seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!

■

Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded

forwards.

■

Objects that could restrict the driver's view.

■

Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,

e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone.

■

Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-

rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.

86

Operation

Armrest setting

Fig. 87 

Adjust armrest



Read and observe   on page 84 first.

›

To adjust the height, lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow 

A

 into one

of the locking positions 

» Fig. 87

.

›

To close, lift the armrest in the direction of arrow 

A

past the stop and then

fold down again.

›

To Set the armrest lengthways in the direction of arrow 

B

 Move to the de-

sired position.

Rear seats

Seat backrests

Fig. 88  Fold the seat backrest forwards from the interior/pull the belt

for the side trim

Fig. 89  Fold the backrest forward from the luggage compartment: Ver-

sion 1/version 2

Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adjust the position of the front

seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the seat backrests. Remove

the rear headrests if required 

» page 89

.

Folding forwards from the passenger compartment

›

Push the release lever 

A

 in the direction of arrow 

1

 and fold down the seat

backrest in the direction of arrow 

2

» Fig. 88

.

In the undivided seat back, press the release handles 

A

 on both sides of the

seat back at the same time.

Fold forward from the luggage compartment

On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear seat

backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the

housing.

›

Pull the corresponding lever in the direction of the arrow 

» Fig. 89

. The re-

spective seat backrest is unlocked or folded forward.

Folding backwards

›

Pull the seat belt 

C

 for the side panel in the direction of arrow 

3

 

» Fig. 88

.

›

Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow 

2

 until the release

handle 

A

 audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.

›

Make sure that the red pin 

B

 is hidden.

In the undivided seat back, pull the two outer belts to the side panel. After

folding back the backrest, the release handles 

A

 should audibly click into

place on both sides of the backrest and the red mark 

B

 should not be visible

on either side of the backrest.

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87

Seats and head restraints

WARNING

■

The seat backrests in the occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.

■

When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-

larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers

transported on the other rear seats.

■

The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no objects

from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compartment

under sudden braking – risk of injury.

CAUTION

When operating the seat backrests, the seat belts must not be pinched - there

is a risk of damage to the seat belts.

Fold down armrest

Fig. 90 

Fold down armrest

The armrest can be folded down by pulling on the loop 

A

 in the direction of

arrow 

» Fig. 90

.

The folded-down armrest can be used as a side table.

Headrests



Introduction

Note

In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-

not be adjusted in height.

Adjust height of front head restraint

Fig. 91 

Setting the height of the front

headrest

›

To adjust the height, hold the locking button 

A

 and move the rest in the de-

sired direction 

» Fig. 91

.

CAUTION

If the tablet holder adapter is secured to the guide rods of the headrests

» page 101

, do not push the headrests down to the stop – risk of damaging the

headrests.

Adjusting the rear headrests

Fig. 92  Setting the height of the back headrest

Setting the height

›

Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of 

1

 

» Fig. 92

.

›

To move the headrest down, press the securing button 

A

 in the direction of

arrow 

2

 and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-

row 

3

.

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Removing/inserting the rear headrests

Fig. 93  Removing/inserting the rear headrests

Before removing/inserting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat backrest

slightly forward 

» page 87

.

›

To remove, pull the rest out of the seat backrest up to the stop.

›

Hold the locking button 

A

 in the direction of arrow 

1

, at the same time us-

ing a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the locking button

in the opening 

B

 in the direction of arrow 

2

 and pull out the rest in the di-

rection of arrow 

3

» Fig. 93

.

›

To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-

tion of arrow 

4

 until the locking button clicks into place.

Seat heaters

Fig. 94  Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats

The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats can

be heated electrically.

Buttons for the seat heating 

» Fig. 94

Left seat heating
Right seat heating

›

To turn on the heating to max, press the key or button.

With repeated pressing of the button, the level is down-regulated until it

switches off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illu-

minated warning lights underneath / in the button.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
When the ignition is switched off, the seat heating / ventilation is also switch-

ed off. if the engine is started again within 10 minutes, then the driver's seat

heating / ventilation is switched on again automatically according to the set-

ting before switching off the ignition.

WARNING

If you have a limited pain and / or temperature sensitivity, e.g. due to medi-

cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recom-

mend that you do not use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we

recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long dis-

tances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey.

Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.

CAUTION

The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.

■

Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.

■

Do not heat seats that do not contain occupants.

■

Do not heat seats in which objects are secured or resting (e.g. children´s

seat, a bag etc.).

■

Do not heat seats on which additional slipcovers or protective covers are fit-

ted.

Note

If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically

» page 276

, Automatic consumer shutdown - Discharge protection of the ve-

hicle battery.





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Seats and head restraints

Heated steering wheel

Fig. 95  Steering wheel heating: Manual air conditioning/Climatronic

Switching heating on/off (applies to the manual air conditioning)

›

In the Infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap the function surface 

A

» Fig. 95

.

Switching heating on/off (applies to Climatronic)

›

Press the button  on the Climatronic, then tap the function surface 

B

» Fig. 95

.

When the heating is switched on, the symbol in the function surface

B

 is or-

ange.
The heated steering wheel only works when the engine is running.

Setting the heating power (applies to the Climatronic)

›

Press the button  on the Climatronic, then tap the function surface  →

Steering wheel heating on the Infotainment screen.

›

Setting the heating power.

The heating power is displayed by the number of segments in the indicator

light 

C

 

» Fig. 95

.

Steering wheel heating together with the driver's seat heating (applies to

the Climatronic)

›

To activate / deactivate the heated steering wheel with the driver's seat

heating, press the button  on the Climatronic, then tap the function sur-

face  → Link seat/steering wheel heating in the Infotainment screen.

›

To switch on / off the heated steering wheel, press the button for the driver

seat heating.

If the heated steering wheel is turned on together with the driver's seat heat-

ing, then the function surface  is displayed on the Infotainment screen. This

can be used to switch the heated steering wheel off/on.

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Practical features

Passenger compartment features



Introduction

WARNING

■

Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall

down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic

– risk of accident!

■

Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -

cause an accident!

■

Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-

signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!

■

No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the

drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-

den braking or the vehicle collides with something.

■

For safety reasons, lockable storage compartments must be closed while

driving - there is a risk of injury from the opened cover or from the items in

the compartment.

■

Make sure that no objects protrude from the compartments - there is

danger of injury!

■

Do not exceed the permissible load for the storage compartments and

pockets - it may cause injury or there is the risk of damaging the compart-

ments and pockets!

■

Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like may only be placed in the ashtray - risk

of fire!

■

The storage compartments, multimedia holder and waste container are

not a substitute for the ashtray and must not be used for such purposes –

risk of fire!

CAUTION

No not place large or sharp objects in the storage compartments and pockets

- there is a risk of damage to the compartments and pockets.

Parking ticket holder

Fig. 96 

Parking ticket holder



Read and observe   and   on page 91 first.

The ticket holder is provided for the attachment of e.g. parking tickets.

Storage compartment on the driver's side

Fig. 97 

Opening the storage compart-

ment



Read and observe   and   on page 91 first.

›

To open, lift the handle and fold out the compartment 

» Fig. 97

 .

›

To close, swing the lid against the direction of the arrow until it audibly clicks

into place.

The maximum permissible load of the storage compartment is 0.5 kg.

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Practical features

Storage compartments in the doors

Fig. 98  Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door



Read and observe   and   on page 91 first.

Storage compartments 

» Fig. 98

Storage compartment
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1.5 l
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 0.5 l

WARNING

The storage compartment 

A

 

» Fig. 98

n the front door is to be used exclu-

sively for storing objects which do not protrude - there is the danger of

limiting the operating range of the side airbags.

Storage compartment in the front centre console

Fig. 99  Opening storage compartment/ non-lockable storage compart-

ment

A
B
C



Read and observe   and   on page 91 first.

›

To open, press the ridge in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 99

 - .

›

To close, pull on the ridge against the direction of the arrow.

Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid

» Fig. 99

 - .

Phonebox

Fig. 100 

Phonebox



Read and observe   and   on page 91 first.

The storage compartment in the front centre console can be equipped with

the Phonebox function.
If a phone is placed face up on the pad in the storage compartment 

» Fig. 100

,

the phone signal is amplified by the roof antenna.
Telephones that support the standard for wireless Qi charging can be charged

wirelessly in the storage compartment.
While wireless charging is taking place, no objects may be between the pad

and the telephone being charged.

WARNING

■

The phone may become warm during wireless charging, so it should be

removed carefully from the tray.

■

Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become

hot due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of injury. If there is

a metal object in the storage compartment that has become hot, then take

out the telephone and let the object cook in the storage compartment!

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Operation