Spaceback Technology

Comfort features

ŠKODA Spaceback features many electronic systems to enhance its level of comfort, functionality and safety even further.

Acoustic rear parking sensors

Climatronic climate control

Cruise control

Gear change recommendation

Hill Hold Control

Power windows

Instrument panel

The instrument cluster is well-arranged and easy to read. The instrument panel is located in the traditional spot behind the steering wheel, which is optimal from the driver’s perspective. With its clean, clear style the instrument cluster wonderfully complements the exterior design.

Acoustic rear parking sensors

The system for signalling the distance from an obstacle is a welcome help, especially when navigating through tight spaces. The distance from the obstacle is gauged by ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper. The driver is then alerted not only by an acoustic signal, but also visually on the display of the Swing radio or Amundsen+ navigation system. The interval between the sound signals shortens as the distance from the obstacle decreases. At about 30cm, it changes to the continuous tone.

Climatronic climate control

The computer controlled ŠKODA Climatronic climate control system provides the convenience of stable, automatically maintained temperature in the car’s interior. The Climatronic uses various sensors and elements to monitor and adjust the temperature, direction and speed of the air flowing into the vehicle. Climatronic is also able to compensate for the solar radiation with increased cooling, so the driver doesn’t have to adjust the difference by the knob.

Cruise control

Does your right leg hurt on the long motorway drives? Do you like to drive on top of the speed limits, but don’t want to get over them? Then the cruise control is exactly what you need. By pressing a button, you will save the current speed and the cruise control will keep it until you step on the brake, clutch or you switch the cruise control off again.

Gear change recommendation

Right choice of the gear ratio can save fuel and increase the drive comfort at the same time. Lower engine speeds result in lower fuel consumption and quieter engine operation. The gear change recommendation is presented on the display in the instrument cluster. The symbols in the upper right corner of the display confirms the right choice of the gear ratio, or recommends changing up or down.

Hill Hold Control

The Hill Hold Control (HHC) allows for easy hill starts without the risk of unwanted backward roll or need to use of the handbrake. It is activated automatically when the hill gradient is more than 5%, both when driving forward or in reverse. When the driver releases the brake pedal after stopping on a hill, the HHC keeps the pressure in the brake system for 1 or 2 seconds. In this interval, you can set off easily without rolling.

Power windows

Both front and rear windows can be conveniently operated by the driver.

Infotainment

To provide pleasant driving experience, high user comfort and make finding your destination easy, the Spaceback offers systems with intuitive controls and high overall quality.

Trip computer display

The central multifunctional display (MDF) shows various trip computer functions, e.g. current time, gear change recommendation, trip computer, odometer (daily and total), fuel consumption, etc. The display is decorated with chrome rims.

Maxi DOT display

The central Maxi DOT display keeps the driver informed of various trip computer functions, outside temperature, current time and the distance travelled (daily and total). It also allows you to adjust the car's electronic system settings or monitor coolant and fuel temperature gauges via analogue indicators. The Maxi DOT display is decorated with chrome rims.

Entertainment and information in abundance

The supreme goal of ŠKODA’s engineers has always been to make driving a car as safe and as comfortable as possible. In addition to proven assistance systems for more safety, the ŠKODA Spaceback also offers a series of state-of-the-art multimedia systems.

Swing radio

The Swing radio is typical with its bespoke styling. One of its many handy features is speed volume control. When driving at high speeds, the volume increases automatically and returns to the original level after you slow down. Also, you will surely appreciate the RDS-TMC function, which serves to inform you about current traffic situation. Enabled with Aux-in external audio input (3.5mm jack), the Swing radio enables playback from external audio device (e.g. MP3 player).

Amundsen+ navigation system

Amundsen+ GPS satellite navigation system allows you to find your destination quickly and easily. It is controlled via 5” color LCD touch screen with 400x240 pixel resolution, which is also able to display information from Climatronic climate control, parking sensors and clock. Pre-installed navigation data are loaded into the Flash memory with 6GB capacity. Multimedia functions contains radio, memory card reader, connector for external audio device, and CD drive.

The GSM II telephone assembly

When connected to a mobile phone, the GSM II handsfree uses wireless Bluetooth technology to provide comfortable and safe telephone use while driving. It enables also A2DP audio streaming and can maintain two simultaneous Bluetooth wireless connections – one for mobile phone and the other for external audio devices. The system can be operated using voice control, Maxi DOT display, multifunctional steering wheel or an audio system touch display.

Aux-in, USB

With the Swing radio and Amundsen+ navigation system, Aux-in and USB outlets can also be installed in the car to play sound from mobile devices that have outlets for audio cables with USB inlets and a 3.5 mm jack. The connectors are located in front of the gearstick, close to the storage box conveniently placed for the mobile device or phone. Devices with a USB outlet are charged once connected, and the sound can be controlled from the radio or navigation system display.