“START - STOP”*
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Description
Openings for attachment of DVD player holder.
Audio input
Input, power supply for DVD player
Only a DVD pre-installation comes factory-fitted. It is located in the seat backrests of
the front seats.
The DVD player holder and DVD player can be purchased from the range of the Škoda
original accessories. Please also refer to the operating instructions of the DVD player
holder and DVD player.
WARNING
•
If the rear seats are occupied, the DVD player holder must not be set up
alone (without DVD player) - risk of injury!
•
Do not use the DVD player holder when the rear seat backrests or the rear
seat are folded forwarded or have been removed completely.
Note
Please pay attention to the information in the fitting instructions for the DVD player
holder/DVD player.
“START - STOP”*
The “START-STOP” system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
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emissions.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle phase,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of the “START-STOP” system is indicated in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
– Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Take your foot off the clutch.
Automatic engine restart (start phase).
– Push down on the clutch.
Switching the “START-STOP” system on and off
You can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button
fig. 3
.
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the engine
starts automatically.
The “START-STOP” system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check
without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the “START-
STOP” system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
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A
A
B
A
C
Fig. 3 Dash panel: START-STOP System
button
The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
The clutch pedal is not pressed!
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driver's door is closed.
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