Skoda Kodiaq 2016-2024 Correct and safe Car Owner Manuals

Skoda Kodiaq 2016-2024 Correct and safe

Correct and safe

Correct seating position

• Adjust the height-adjustable headrest so that the top of the headrest is as close as possible to the top of the head.
• On the occupied rear seat, the headrest should not be in the lower position although the upper edge of the headrest should be at the same height as the top of the head.
• Keep your feet in the footwell.
• Use the entire seat.
• Do not lean forward or sit to the side.
• Do not hold your limbs out the window.

• Adjust the driver's seat in the longitudinal direction so that the pedals can be fully pushed through with slightly bent legs.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance A between the steering wheel and sternum is at least 25 cm.
• For vehicles with driver's knee airbag, adjust the driver's seat longitudinally so that the distance B from the legs to the dash panel in the area of the knee airbag is at least 6 cm.
• Adjust the angle of the backrest so that the steering wheel can be reached at the top with your arms slightly bent.
• Move the passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger must maintain a minimum distance of 25 cm from the dash panel.

Correct belt webbing arrangement

The webbing arrangement is extremely important for the seat belts to offer the best possible protection.

• The shoulder strap must run over the middle of the shoulder, must never run over the neck, and must lie firmly against the body (it must not run over loose layers of clothing).
• The lap belt part must be placed in front of the pelvis and fit tightly.
• In pregnant women, the lap belt part must be as low as possible on the pelvis so that no pressure is exercised on the abdomen.
• The webbing must not be pinched or twisted and rub against sharp edges.
• The webbing must not pass over solid or fragile objects in clothing, such as a key ring.
• The tongue may only be inserted into the buckle of the associated seat.
• The webbing must be tight. Do not attach clamps or similar items to the webbing for adjusting the seat belt according to body size.

Correct steering wheel position

• Hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outer edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position.
• Otherwise, you may experience serious injury to the arms, hands and head when deploying the airbag.

Be mindful of the effect of the airbag system

Airbag systems can only properly protect if all occupants have been secured and are in the correct seating position.

• No persons, animals or objects such as cup holders or hangers for clothes may be in the deployment area of the airbags.
• Do not cover or stick anything over the steering wheel or the dash panel. The front airbags would not be able to deploy.

The front passenger airbag should be switched off in some situations » page 47.

Securing children properly

• Do not carry a child on your lap, and secure the child and yourself with a seat belt.
• Only transport children in a suitable child seat » page 43.

Children under 150 cm tall will not be properly protected without a child seat. Children that have been inadequately secured can be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an accident or a sudden manoeuvre. This can cause life-threatening injuries to themselves and other occupants.

If children lean forward or assume a wrong sitting position while driving, they are more likely to be injured in the event of an accident. This is especially true for children who are carried in the passenger seat — when the airbag system triggers, they can be seriously injured or killed.

Transporting objects safely

When moving heavy objects, there is a shift in emphasis. Thus, the driving behaviour of the vehicle changes.

• Adjust driving speed and driving style to this changed driving behaviour.

In a rear-end collision at 50 km/h unsecured objects are thrown forward with up to 50 times their weight. A 1.5 litre water bottle is thrown up to 75 kg.

• Transport objects securely.
• Stow objects so they do not hinder the driver.

Keep the driver footwell clear

• Stow small items in the storage compartments.
• Do not leave lockable storage compartments open.
• Do not let items protrude out of the slots (except bottles in bottle trays).
• Do not place any objects on the dash panel or on the luggage compartment cover.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of fasteners and shelves.
• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and fasten it so it cannot slip.
• Place heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far forward as possible.

Safe driving

Introductory notes

• Pay attention when you are driving. As a driver, you are fully responsible for road safety.
• Always adjust driving speed to the road conditions as well as the traffic and weather conditions.

Paying attention to warning signals

The driver information system warns you with indicator lights and messages in the event of any faults. Failure to follow the warnings may increase the risk of accidents and injuries.

• If the vehicle issues a warning signal, park the vehicle safely and follow the information in the instrument cluster and in this manual.

Using assistance systems in a clever way

The assistance systems are only for support and do not absolve you from your responsibility for driving the vehicle.

• Stay alert and be ready to intervene.
• Familiarise yourself with the assistance systems, their limitations and operating conditions.
• Activate, deactivate and adjust the assistance systems so that you have full control of the vehicle in any traffic situation.

Driving with a substitute spare wheel or emergency wheel

• Inflate the wheel with the maximum prescribed inflation pressure.
• Follow the instructions on the warning label on the rim.
• Do not cover the warning sign.
• Avoid full accelerations, strong braking and fast cornering.
• Do not drive with more than one mounted spare wheel.
• Avoid using snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.

Driving with a loaded roof rack

• When transporting objects on the roof rack, the vehicle’s driving behaviour changes.
• Adapt your speed and driving style accordingly.

Towing a trailer

• The vehicle’s handling characteristics change with a trailer.
• Drive more slowly; excessive speed can lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
• Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front.
• Do not exceed the maximum vertical load and the permissible trailer load.

Driving through water

• Determine the water depth before driving through water.
• The water level must not exceed the lower edge of the lower beam.
• Drive at maximum walking speed.
• Never stop in the water, do not drive backwards and never stop the engine.

Vehicle operation in different weather conditions

If you wish to operate your vehicle in countries with different weather conditions, contact a Å KODA Partner. They will advise you if precautions are needed to ensure the full functioning of the vehicle.

Is something wrong?

• Pay attention to changes in vehicle handling.
• If in doubt about safety, stop driving and seek the help of a specialist garage.
• Unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to the side may indicate a puncture.
• If tyre pressure loss is very quick, try to stop the vehicle carefully without heavy steering or braking.
• Immediately remove foreign bodies stuck in the tyre tread.
• Do not remove foreign objects that have penetrated the tyre. Check tyre pressure and seek professional help.

Parking the vehicle safely

• Look for a place with suitable ground.
• Do not park the vehicle on flammable materials such as dried leaves or spilled fuel.

Parking procedure:

1. Stop the vehicle and keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
3. For vehicles with automatic gearbox, put the selector lever in position P.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. For manual transmission, engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
6. Release the brake pedal.

Exiting the vehicle

• Children may injure themselves when handling seats or releasing the parking brake.
• In emergency situations, children cannot leave the vehicle on their own.
• At very high or very low temperatures there is danger to life.

Emergency call

This emergency service is only available in some countries.

After the start of the conversation, the emergency call centre receives information about the accident location, severity, number of occupants with seatbelts fastened and the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Indicator light

• Green (lit): System is functional.
• Green (flashing): A call is being made to the emergency call centre.
• Red (lit): System failure – seek help from a specialist garage.
• Not lit: System is out of order due to unavailable mobile network.

After an accident

What to do after an accident

1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
3. Set up the warning triangle.
4. Stay at a safe distance from the vehicle with passengers.
5. Report the accident to emergency services.
6. Wait for emergency services to arrive.

Safety systems

After an accident, the safety systems of the vehicle, such as seat belts and airbags, should be checked by a specialist workshop.