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ŠkodaSuperb
OWNER´ S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLEVER ŠkodaSuperb OWNER´ S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 Introduction You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us. Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 4 Introduction On-board literature The Brief instruction The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's includes an overview of the most important controls of your vehicle. Manual” as well as the brochures “Quick Reference Guide”, “Service The Service schedule Schedule”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Automatic gearbox* Visibility ........
  • Page 6 Contents Driving Tips Brake fluid ........2.8 ltr./140 kW - EU 2 .
  • Page 7 Contents...

  • Page 8: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for WARNING you to find and absorb the information you require. The most important notes are marked with the heading Warning. These Chapters, table of contents and subject index Warning notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.

  • Page 9: Using The System

    Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 10 Cockpit Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment...

  • Page 11: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit General view Deactivating boot lid remote release ......Fuse box (on side of dash panel) ......This general view is designed to help you to quickly become familiar Bonnet remote release .
  • Page 12 Cockpit • Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD player etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment. • The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items ⇒ page 8, fig. on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in 1.

  • Page 13: Instruments And Indicator/Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights General view of the instrument cluster Fig. 2 Instrument cluster Engine revolutions counter ........When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.

  • Page 14: Engine Revolutions Counter

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Engine revolutions counter The operating range The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter indicates high engine loads and high outside temperatures.

  • Page 15: Digital Clock

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Speedometer with counter for distance driven Caution Never run the fuel tank completely empty! An irregular fuel supply can result in poor ignition or misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. Digital clock Fig.

  • Page 16: Service Interval Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights in information display WARNING SERVICE NOW Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for The display disappears within 20 seconds after starting the engine. The trip counter safety reasons! is also displayed after pressing the reset button of the trip counter (for more than 1 second).

  • Page 17: Multi-Functional Indicator (Onboard Computer)

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights • it is necessary to re-code the Service Interval Display if a new instrument cluster ⇒ page 17 Average fuel consumption is installed during repair work. This work is carried out by a specialist garage. ⇒ page 17 •...
  • Page 18 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Selecting the memory Single-trip memory (memory 1) The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni- – Repeated short-term pressing of the button allows one to select tion is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calcula- the individual memories.
  • Page 19 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Fuel - present consumption be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by the engine. The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This The outside temperature indicator will appear with a snowflake symbol (warning information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you signal for ice on the road) and a warning signal sounds* when the outside temper- wish to achieve.

  • Page 20: Information Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Distance driven The information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the current operating state of your vehicle. The information system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator, navigation system and automatic ⇒...
  • Page 21 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Menu TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER) ⇒ page 15 ⇒ page 20 CAR STATUS DISPLAY OFF NAVIGATION ⇒ page 22 After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again. The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something which is not in proper order on the vehicle (e.g.

  • Page 22: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven at a speed Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open. at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible for about 2 seconds.
  • Page 23 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Red symbols If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds. A red symbol signals danger. Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning. Fig.

  • Page 24: Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Navigation system* If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds. The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the centre Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
  • Page 25 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Open door   Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ page 28 ⇒ page 24  Fluid level in windshield washer system  Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ page 28 ⇒ page 24 ...
  • Page 26 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Note AIRBAG FAULT • Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version. The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, when one The symbols shown in the following functional description are to be found as indi- airbag has been switched off cator lights in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 27 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Low beam  Always pay attention to the valid speed limits ⇒  The warning light goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle comes on when low beam is selected ⇒ page 46. The indicator light ...
  • Page 28 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Glow plug system  (diesel engine) obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage. The indicator light  lights up for a cold engine when switching on the ignition If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be (pre-heat position) 2 ⇒...
  • Page 29 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Bonnet  The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL (STOP! OIL PRESSURE The warning light  comes on when the ignition is switched on if the bonnet is STOP ENGINE! OWNER'S MANUAL) unlocked.
  • Page 30 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Open door  Control system for exhaust  The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. is opened.
  • Page 31 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The fact that the TCS system operates together with the ABS means that the TCS WARNING warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly. • Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 156, “Traction control system (TCS)*”. If the brake system warning light ...
  • Page 32 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Alternator  The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FLUID SERVICE MANUAL The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should go If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the normal brake out after the engine has started.

  • Page 33: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Key ring The key ring only has the key number on it which is essential for producing other keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service Partners. The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this number.

  • Page 34: Changing The Key Battery

    Unlocking and locking Changing the key battery – Take the used battery out of the housing cover. – Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of the transmitter housing.

  • Page 35: Child Safety Lock

    Unlocking and locking So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door Note from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside. It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the matching code ⇒...
  • Page 36 Unlocking and locking If you wish, your Škoda Service Partner can convert the central locking system of The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is unlocked and your car to the automatic locking mode. locked again. The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated: WARNING...
  • Page 37 Unlocking and locking – Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the left into the opening Note ⇒ page 34, fig. position The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing –...
  • Page 38 Unlocking and locking Locking all doors and the boot lid  WARNING ⇒ page 35, fig. – Press button The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended Unlocking all doors and the boot lid ...

  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Boot lid It is now only possible to open the boot lid using the unlock button  of the remote control. After turning the lock cylinder back into the horizontal position, the boot lid is again integrated in the central locking system. Unlocking and opening boot lid ⇒...
  • Page 40 Unlocking and locking • Unlocking the vehicle  unlocking boot lid, • Opening and closing window. ⇒ fig. 27 – Press button for about 1 second. The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The Locking the vehicle ...

  • Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Unlocking and locking Anti-theft alarm system* WARNING If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti- Description vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! to break into the vehicle.

  • Page 42: Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking How is the alarm switched off? You can switch the interior monitor off if, for example, an animal or other moving objects inside the car might trigger the alarm. You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the key or if you switch the ignition on.
  • Page 43 Unlocking and locking Opening a window WARNING (continued) – A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the • The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be stop if door. The process stops when one releases the button. an obstruction is detected and the window will open again.
  • Page 44 Unlocking and locking Closing windows with the key A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors. – Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position or Opening a window press the closing button of the remote control until all the windows –...

  • Page 45: Electric Sliding/Tilting Roof

    Unlocking and locking • turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and hold it Note there until all of the windows are closed, • • If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the repeat this operation until the window stops.
  • Page 46 Unlocking and locking Closing Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof ⇒ page 43, fig. – Turn the switch to position Safety closing The sliding/tilting roof is equipped with an overload protection system. The sliding/tilting roof stops and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is something in the way (e.g.
  • Page 47 Unlocking and locking Emergency operation – Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the cover up. – Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop. Note It is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position.

  • Page 48: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of certain switches differs ⇒ fig. from that shown in 34. The symbols which mark the switch positions are identical, however. Switching lights on and off ...
  • Page 49 Lights and Visibility − This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Caution The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor Fog lights  (conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
  • Page 50 Lights and Visibility Headlamp range adjustment  Switch for hazard warning lights  Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle. Fig. 38 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights Fig.
  • Page 51 Lights and Visibility The turn signal   and main beam lever  Parking light  – Switch off the ignition. The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever. –...

  • Page 52: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility Switching the interior light off – Switch off the ignition. – Press the switch on the symbol O. – Flash one time with the headlights. – Open the door, the low beam lights up. Front reading lights ...
  • Page 53 Lights and Visibility Rear interior lighting Luggage compartment light Fig. 41 The roof light at the rear with interior Fig. 43 Luggage monitoring sensors compartment: Lighting The light is located at the top side of the luggage compartment. ⇒ fig. 43 The lighting comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened.

  • Page 54: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Visibility Rear window heater Windscreen heater* Fig. 45 Switch for rear window heater Fig. 44 Switch for wind- ⇒ fig. 45 screen heater – Press switch to switch on the rear window heater. The rear window heater operates only if the ignition is switched on. An indicator ⇒...

  • Page 55: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Sun visors The rear sun screen is located in a housing below the luggage compart- ment cover. Using the sun visors can contribute to increasing road safety. Unrolling – Pull the sun screen at the plate and hang it in the bracket ⇒...
  • Page 56 Lights and Visibility Finger-operated wiping The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the igni- tion is switched on. – Position the lever down into position if you wish to wipe the wind- The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on. screen only for a single wipe - spring-tensioned position.
  • Page 57 Lights and Visibility Headlight cleaning system* Replacing the wiper blades Fig. 49 Headlight with Fig. 50 Wiper blade for washer nozzle extended the windscreen wiper The headlight lenses are cleaned, when low beam or main beam are switched on Taking off the wiper blade by holding ⇒...

  • Page 58: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Automatic dimming interior mirror* WARNING • If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the windscreen. • You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.
  • Page 59 Lights and Visibility Exterior mirror with entry lighting* Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror – Turn the rotary knob to position  . The movement of the mirror The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror. surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob. The light beam is aimed at the entry area of the front doors after the car is unlocked.
  • Page 60 Lights and Visibility Note • Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on. • You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface. •...

  • Page 61: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (continued) • It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance Basic information of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop- The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must...

  • Page 62: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically

    Seats and Stowage Adjusting front seats electrically* Adjusting height of seat ⇒ page 59, – Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever Adjusting seats fig. 53 upwards. – Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down- wards.
  • Page 63 Seats and Stowage buttons . After pressing switch once again, the seat can be reset with the WARNING (continued) memory buttons. If you had already started an operation to retrieve the settings, • this operation is not continued. The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - If the car is used only by one driver, it is not necessary to store particular settings in risk of injury!
  • Page 64 Seats and Stowage • If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already been Note assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new assign- • ment in this case. When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you begin •...
  • Page 65 Seats and Stowage Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing* Adjusting the height of a head restraint – Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position  – Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it up or ⇒...

  • Page 66: Front Passenger Seat With A Folding Central Back Rest

    Seats and Stowage Front passenger seat with a folding central back rest* Folding out the central back rest ⇒ fig. 58 – Pull the handle in direction of arrow and pull the central part Folding out and setting of the back rest downwards. Folding up the central back rest –...

  • Page 67: Footrest At The Rear* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Safety

    Seats and Stowage Protective sack* You can also use the protective sack as a luggage bag. When using the foldable central part of the back rest the protective sack reduces dirt getting on the passenger seat. Footrest at the rear* Fig.

  • Page 68: Seat Heaters

    Seats and Stowage Seat heaters* Rear seats – You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the left and right rear seats ⇒ fig. by turning the rotary controls 63, respectively. If the rotary controls are in the 0 position, the seat heater is switched off. When the seat heater is switched on, the numerical marking of the rotary control is illumi- nated.

  • Page 69: Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage WARNING WARNING • • Greater pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the brake Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the system. lashing eyes. • • Do not place any footmats or other additional floor coverings in the area Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward of the pedals in order to ensure that all the pedals can be fully depressed and during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the...
  • Page 70 Seats and Stowage Lashing eyes Fixing nets - Net programme* Fig. 65 Luggage Fig. 64 Position of compartment: other lashing eyes in luggage fixing points of the net compartment programme Folding eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be Hooks for fixing the nets are located on the sides of the luggage compartment.
  • Page 71 Seats and Stowage Fixing examples WARNING (continued) • The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot move during the journey and when braking. Caution Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage. Folding double hooks Fig.
  • Page 72 Seats and Stowage Side compartment Fig. 71 Blocking the unlock knob Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: Side compartment The luggage compartment can be enlarged if necessary by folding one or both seat backrests forward. – You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of Folding the seat backrest forwards ⇒...
  • Page 73 Seats and Stowage Blocking the unlock knobs WARNING – Fold the seat backrest back into position and ensure that it is correctly No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle interlocked. occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle –...
  • Page 74 Seats and Stowage Through-loading bag* – Press the unlock button for the cover of the through-loading bag ⇒ fig. 72 and swivel it down. The through-loading bag enables you to conveniently transport long – Push the objects into the through-loading bag from the boot ⇒ objects (such as skis) without damaging the interior of the car.

  • Page 75: The Cool Box Behind The Armrest Of The Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage The cool box behind the armrest of the rear seats* Note The cool box also operates if the ignition is switched off. The battery will not run Using the system down fully, however, since the system is fitted with a device which monitors the battery charge level.
  • Page 76 Seats and Stowage Removing and installing the cool box – Unplug the plug connector (the plug connector is located in the luggage compartment in the lower part of the fixing frame for the cool box). Installing – Place the cool box on the luggage compartment partition and plug in the plug.

  • Page 77: Cargoflex Folding Box

    Seats and Stowage CargoFlex folding box* ⇒ fig. 79 – Press the folding box at the arrow positions 2 onto the floor of the luggage compartment until it locks in place. If correctly locked, the snap handle moves back into its initial position (the top red Lowering and securing folding box surface of the handle is not visible).
  • Page 78 Seats and Stowage Opening folding box – Grasp the folding box at the handle and push it in direction of arrow 1 against the partition of the luggage compartment into the secured position. The lock below the button must be heard to engage. If correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH”...

  • Page 79: The Roof Luggage Rack System

    Seats and Stowage Lowering folding box – Once again press on the button marked “PUSH” and push the folding box carefully into the secured position against the partition of the luggage compartment in direction of arrow 3 (ready position). If correctly locked, the button marked “PUSH”...

  • Page 80: Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage ments. It is therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack with the roof luggage rack system. system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof •...

  • Page 81: Ashtrays

    Seats and Stowage WARNING WARNING • • Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves, Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding! moving.
  • Page 82 Seats and Stowage Ashtray in the armrest* WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! Rear ashtray* Fig. 89 Ashtray in the armrest of the rear right door Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door Opening ashtray Fig.

  • Page 83: Cigarette Lighters And Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Cigarette lighters and power sockets The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories with a power uptake up to 100 watts. Cigarette lighter WARNING You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- •...

  • Page 84: Storage Facilities

    Seats and Stowage Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter ⇒ page 207 First-aid box ⇒ page 81. ⇒ page 207 Stowage compartment for warning triangle ⇒ page 83 Storage compartment on the front passenger side Power socket in the luggage compartment ⇒...
  • Page 85 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment on the front passenger side WARNING (continued) The storage compartment on the front passenger side is lockable* • The drinks can holder should not be used while driving. and illuminated. Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side Fig.
  • Page 86 Seats and Stowage Storage drawer* Storage compartment in the centre console Fig. 95 Dash panel: Fig. 96 Centre console: Storage drawer Storage compartment B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H ⇒ fig. 95 – Press in the middle of the storage compartment and the Opening storage compartment will come out.
  • Page 87 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment for spectacles* Stowage compartment below steering wheel Fig. 97 Stowage Fig. 98 Dash panel: compartment for specta- Stowage compartments cles below steering wheel The stowage compartment is located above the front left window. You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car documentation.
  • Page 88 Seats and Stowage The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the WARNING ⇒ fig. rear left door 100. Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small items Opening umbrella which do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interfer- ence with the proper operation of the side airbags.
  • Page 89 Seats and Stowage Armrest with stowage compartment Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment – Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The ⇒...
  • Page 90 Seats and Stowage can holder* ⇒ page 79 and the operation control for the electrical passenger seat* ⇒ page 64 are located in the armrest. Clothes hooks You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors. Fig. 105 Area above rear doors: Clothes hooks WARNING •...

  • Page 91: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Air conditioning system After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi- tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal and not an indication of a leak! Description Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*...
  • Page 92 Heating and air conditioning system Using the system switching cooling on and off – Press the switch . The symbol  in the switch comes on. – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The symbol ...
  • Page 93 Heating and air conditioning system • Close the air outlet vents 3, Optimum cooling • • Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop and the temperature can then Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window, •...
  • Page 94 Heating and air conditioning system Switching recirculated air mode off – Press button again, the button symbol  goes out.  Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically or cannot be switched on, if the ⇒ page 90, fig. 106 ...

  • Page 95: Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) Using the air conditioning system economically The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when Description in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption. It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte- The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.
  • Page 96 Heating and air conditioning system An acoustic signal for depressed buttons stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short time. Simultaneous pressing of buttons can be used to de-activate or ECON ...
  • Page 97 Heating and air conditioning system Recirculated air mode  – Press the button AUTO  Direction of air flow When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display. Automatic Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C mode operates only within the control temperature range from +18°C (64°F) up to Display for: 29°C (86°F).
  • Page 98 Heating and air conditioning system Please note that, in the ECON mode, the interior temperature cannot be lower than Note the outside temperature. The interior is not cooled and the air is not dehumidified. If the windscreen is misted up, first of all press the button and then the AUTO If you select the temperature below +18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display.
  • Page 99 Heating and air conditioning system If OFF is shown in the display, this indicates that the Climatronic system is switched off ⇒ page 98. WARNING • “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
  • Page 100 Heating and air conditioning system Switching Climatronic system off If the symbols in the display flash for about 15 seconds after the igni- tion is switched on, switch the Climatronic system off as this indicates an operational fault. – Continue pressing the button until OFF is shown in the display ...

  • Page 101: Starting-Off And Driving

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position – Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/back position). – Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place. WARNING •...

  • Page 102: Ignition Lock

    Starting-off and Driving Ignition lock Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly switched off.

  • Page 103: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving • Starting the engine Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the engine! General • Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.

  • Page 104: Switching The Engine Off

    Starting-off and Driving You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating Caution period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily. • you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light ...

  • Page 105: Shifting (Manual Gearbox)

    Starting-off and Driving Shifting (manual gearbox) Note • One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The pressure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks. •...

  • Page 106: Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving Parking aid* A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied: The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle. "Handbrake on" The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.

  • Page 107: Front And Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving WARNING • The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres. • You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your vehicle.

  • Page 108: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving WARNING WARNING • • The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
  • Page 109 Starting-off and Driving Slower – After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button into the SET position. – You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button in the SET position. into the SET position, the speed you After you have pressed press rocker button have just selected is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the –...
  • Page 110 Starting-off and Driving WARNING First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed. Switching off the cruise control system completely ⇒ page 106, fig. 121 – Move the slide switch up to the stop into the OFF position.

  • Page 111: 5-Speed Automatic Gearbox

    Automatic gearbox* Automatic gearbox* 5-speed automatic gearbox – Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button. Information for driving with an automatic gearbox The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically.
  • Page 112 Automatic gearbox* Selector lever positions R - Reverse Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine idling ⇒ The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N. The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is moved into position R when the ignition is also on.
  • Page 113 Automatic gearbox* The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving out of posi- WARNING (continued) tion 4 into position D. • You must move the selector lever into position P and firmly apply the 3 - Position when driving in mountainous regions handbrake first before you or any other person opens the bonnet and starts This position of the selector lever is suitable for long sloping sections.
  • Page 114 Automatic gearbox* Shiftlock button Adopting a faster style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator pedal combined with sharp acceleration and frequent changes in speed, exploiting the The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever top speed of the car or operating the kickdown function, will cause the gearbox to positions being engaged inadvertently.
  • Page 115 Automatic gearbox* Tiptronic Shifting down gears – One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually. It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when driving.
  • Page 116 Automatic gearbox* Towing a vehicle Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to tow-in your car ⇒ page 217.

  • Page 117: Communicating And Navigating

    Communicating and Navigating Communicating and Navigating Multifunction steering wheel* Switching on and off – The cruise control system is switched on by sliding the switch Introduction ⇒ page 106 into the ON position. – The cruise control system is switched off by sliding the switch fully to the right into the OFF position.
  • Page 118 Communicating and Navigating Switching off the cruise control system temporarily CD-player – On the version not fitted with a mobile phone, the cruise control – You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button ⇒ page 115, system is switched off temporarily with the button (positions ...
  • Page 119 Communicating and Navigating • – You can make the volume of the telephone call louder or softer by RECEIVED CALLS •   pressing the button in the position MISSED CALLS – You call scroll through the telephone memory for names by briefly In the menu SETUP you can select the following entries: •...

  • Page 120: Cd Changer

    Communicating and Navigating The CD changer for the radio and navigation system is located in the left Note side compartment of the luggage compartment. • If the setting of the memory is changed, you must take the mobile phone out of the adapter and insert it again in order to transmit the data from the newly set Take magazine out of the changer memory into the information display.
  • Page 121 Communicating and Navigating Loading magazine with CDs Take CDs out of the magazine Fig. 129 Loading changer with CD Fig. 130 Take out CDs ⇒ fig. – Grasp CD with the playback side to the bottom at the middle hole –...
  • Page 122 Communicating and Navigating Fault displays The laser used for equipment of category 1 is to such an extent energy-poor and/or shielded that there is no risk of danger when used in accordance with the regula- tion. On the radio display the following fault displays can be displayed: •...

  • Page 123: Mobile Phone, Two-Way Radio System And Navigation System

    Communicating and Navigating – Close the side compartment ⇒ page 70, “Side compartment”. CD box in luggage compartment* Box CD boxes are located above the CD changer* in the left side compartment of the luggage compartment. Note We recommend that both CD boxes should be located in the left side compartment above the CD changer.
  • Page 124 Communicating and Navigating Telephone pre-installation at the front or rear* (GSM III) – First insert the adapter without the mobile phone into the mount ⇒ page 121, fig. 132 in the direction of arrow until the adapter is touching the stop. Press the adapter slightly in the direction of arrow until it locks into position.
  • Page 125 Communicating and Navigating – Wait approximately 20 seconds, switch off the ignition and pull the Our specialist garage is also happy to inform you about the possibilities available for installing and operating mobile telephones and radio transmitters which have ignition key out of the ignition lock. an output greater than 10 watts.
  • Page 126 Communicating and Navigating Navigation system* The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the centre console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is also shown in the information display. Please refer to the relevant operating instructions for a detailed description of the navigation system.

  • Page 127: Passive Safety

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety • Basic information Three-point seat belts for all the seats, • belt force limiter for front and side rear seats, • Driving the safe way belt tensioner for front and side rear seats, • seat belt height adjuster for front seats, Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- •...

  • Page 128: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety • Before setting off Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol, drugs. The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants and for the • Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit. operating safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 129: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety • Correct seated position Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle. • Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same Correct seated position for the driver ⇒...
  • Page 130 Passive Safety Correct seated position for the front passenger WARNING (continued) The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from • The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise the dash panel so that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - when an airbag is deployed.
  • Page 131 Passive Safety Examples of an incorrect seated position WARNING An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for • If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life- the occupants. threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag. •...

  • Page 132: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when trans- porting children in the vehicle ⇒ page 146, “Transporting children safely”. WARNING • Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off, also when driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury! •...

  • Page 133: The Physical Principle Of A Frontal Collision

    Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision the greater the amount of energy which has to be absorbed in the event of an acci- dent. The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/h increases the kinetic energy four times.

  • Page 134: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued) • No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt Fastening three-point seat belts together. Fasten your seat belt before starting! • The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you are correctly seated ⇒...
  • Page 135 Seat belts Seat belt height adjuster – Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your chest and pelvis ⇒ – Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until it is heard to lock in place. –...

  • Page 136: Belt Tensioners

    Seat belts Taking seat belts off Blocking seat belts The three-point seat belts for the front passenger and for the rear seats can be blocked for attaching a child safety seat ⇒ page 152, “Attaching child safety seat”. Blocking the belt in this way ensures that the child seat is held firmly in position in the car.
  • Page 137 Seat belts WARNING (continued) • Any work on the belt tightener system, including removal and installa- tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by a specialist garage. • The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single acci- dent.

  • Page 138: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system • Description of the airbag system an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the middle of the dash panel flashes. General information on the airbag system WARNING The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers •...
  • Page 139 Airbag system • When are the airbags deployed? The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been deployed. • The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed: airbag are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.

  • Page 140: Front Airbag

    Airbag system Front airbag The front airbag system, in combination with three-point safety belts, offers addi- tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal collision of major severity ⇒ in “Important safety informa- Description of the front airbags tion regarding the front airbag system”...
  • Page 141 Airbag system Function of the front airbags The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct ⇒ in “Important safety Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated information regarding the front airbag system”.

  • Page 142: Side Airbag

    Airbag system Side airbag WARNING (continued) If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal Description of side airbags injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries national legal provisions also require that the side or head passenger The side airbag together with the head airbag offers enhanced occu- airbags be deactivated.
  • Page 143 Airbag system Function of the side airbags Important safety information on the side airbag Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of side airbags.

  • Page 144: Head Airbags

    Airbag system The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior of the WARNING (continued) ⇒ fig. 150. The installation positions are each marked with the “AIRBAG” logo. • Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front The head airbag together with the three-point seat belts and the side airbags, offers passenger seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by Škoda additional protection for the head and neck area of the occupants in the event of a...
  • Page 145 Airbag system If the head airbag is deployed, the airbag is filled with propellant gas and extends WARNING (continued) ⇒ fig. over the entire area of the side window including the door pillars 151. • There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head The protection offered by the head airbags is thus available simultaneously both to airbags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.

  • Page 146: Deactivating An Airbag

    Airbag system • Deactivating an airbag The airbag warning light comes on in the instrument cluster for about 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on. • Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting Deactivating airbags ...
  • Page 147 Airbag system The front and side passenger airbag is deactivated with the switch. On vehicles without the function windscreen heater* the indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* is at the position 15 windscreen heater* see ⇒ page 8, fig. Deactivating airbags –...

  • Page 148: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! WARNING An introduction to the subject Always comply with national legal provisions and instructions from the rele- vant child safety seat manufacturer when installing and using a child seat Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more ⇒...
  • Page 149 Transporting children safely Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat WARNING (continued) Child safety seats should always be attached to the rear seats. • Certain outside climatic conditions can cause life-threatening tempera- tures in the vehicle. • Never allow your child to be transported in a vehicle without the use of a suitable restraint system.
  • Page 150 Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag WARNING (continued) Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side • It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 144, “Deactivating an airbag” airbags and head airbags. the front passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).

  • Page 151: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity with ECE-R 44 have a non- with legal requirements. detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number) attached to the seat.
  • Page 152 Transporting children safely Child seats of group 0/0+ WARNING (continued) • You should have the front passenger airbag (or airbags) reactivated just as soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat. Child safety seats in Group 1 Fig.
  • Page 153 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel) • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply ⇒ page 144. with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety •...

  • Page 154: Attaching Child Safety Seat

    Transporting children safely – Pull on the belt in order to check that it is no longer possible to pull out WARNING the webbing. The child seat protection is now switched on. • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply Deactivating child seat protection with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.
  • Page 155 Transporting children safely Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system One can mount a child safety seat using the “ISOFIX” system quickly, easily and reli- ably. Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child safety seat when installing and removing the seat. Child seats fitted with the “ISOFIX”...
  • Page 156 Transporting children safely...

  • Page 157: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP)* Operating principle The ESP switches on automatically when the engine is started and then conducts a self-test. The ESP control unit processes data from the individual systems. It also General processes additional measurement data which are supplied by highly sensitive sensors: the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis, the lateral accel- eration of the vehicle, the braking pressure and the steering angle.
  • Page 158 Intelligent Technology • Traction control system (TCS)* when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface, • when it is necessary to rock a car free when it has become stuck. The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from spinning then you should switch on the ESP again.
  • Page 159 Intelligent Technology The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice to switch Operating principle the system off only in particular exceptional situations if you desire wheel slip. The EDL is activated automatically, that is without any action on the part of the driver.

  • Page 160: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology Brakes Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically ⇒ page 29, “Brake system ”. Wear-and-tear WARNING Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions...

  • Page 161: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Intelligent Technology WARNING WARNING • • Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary. The ABS can also not overcome the physical limits of your vehicle. Please • do not forget this, particularly when driving on icy or wet road surfaces. If the The brake booster only operates when the engine is running.

  • Page 162: Power Steering

    Intelligent Technology pedal firmly and hold it in this position in order to achieve the shortest possible Note braking distance. • Have the steering inspected as soon as possible by a specialist garage if there is The Brake Assist is able to help you achieve a shorter braking distance in emergency a leak or fault in the system.
  • Page 163 Intelligent Technology If the diesel particle filter is clogged or there is a fault, it is indicated by the warning ⇒ page 25, “Diesel particle filter*  (diesel engine)”. light  WARNING • The diesel particle filter achieves very high temperatures. Therefore do not park at points where the hot filter comes into direct contact with dry grass or other combustible materials - risk of fire! •...

  • Page 164: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards Caution All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its A new engine normal operating temperature. Never rev up an engine which is cold, neither when The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.

  • Page 165: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and the Environment Catalytic converter misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) • Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic is of major significance for driving your vehicle in an environmen- converter being destroyed.
  • Page 166 Driving and the Environment Manual gearbox The fuel consumption can naturally also be influenced by factors which are beyond the driver's control. It is, for example, normal for the fuel consumption to increase – Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear. in winter and under worsened conditions such as poor road conditions, towing a Always shift up into the next higher gear at approx.
  • Page 167 Driving and the Environment Avoiding full throttle in the warming-up phase. This is why you should drive off right after starting the engine. Do avoid high engine revolutions at this time, however. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Regular servicing A poorly tuned engine consumes an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.
  • Page 168 Driving and the Environment Avoid driving short distances only increase fuel consumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will worsen. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Always check the inflation pressure of the tyres when cold. Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel.

  • Page 169: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment • Keeping a log of your fuel consumption solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production plant to the customer • If you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter The use of solvent-free adhesives •...

  • Page 170: Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle

    It is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic to stick a sticker over a certain part of the headlights. Headlight stickers can be obtained as a spare part from the Skoda Service Partners. Headlights with Xenon lamps are designed for driving in countries with traffic on the right or on the left.

  • Page 171: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer General Maintenance There are a number of points to pay attention to when towing a Technical requirements trailer. The towing device must satisfy certain technical requirements. Trailer load The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded. Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage.
  • Page 172 Towing a trailer should be attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that they provide you with Distribution of weight an adequate field of view to the rear. The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trailer is laden.

  • Page 173: Detachable Towing Device

    Towing a trailer of the engine speed. One should also not drop a gear for this reason when towing Note a trailer as long as the engine can manage the slope without any drop in speed. • Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the ball head or to any other components on the towing device.
  • Page 174 Towing a trailer...

  • Page 175: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Care of the exterior of vehicle Proper care retains the value of your vehicle. Washing the vehicle Regular and proper care retains the value of your vehicle. It may also be one of the Frequent washing protects your vehicle.
  • Page 176 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Automatic vehicle wash systems Rinse off the vehicle well after giving it a wash and dry it off using a chamois leather. The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be washed WARNING normally in automatic vehicle wash plants without any problem.
  • Page 177 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle WARNING Caution • You must not treat mat painted parts or plastic with polishing products or hard It is particularly important that you do not clean tyres with circular spray wax. jets.
  • Page 178 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Plastic parts The headlight lenses External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products - risk of leather can also be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents if a damage to the plastic lenses Please use soap and clean warm water.
  • Page 179 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Wheels Underbody protection Steel wheels The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical influences. You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle its regular wash.

  • Page 180: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Engine compartment Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the doors, luggage compartment cover, head- liner etc. are best treated with special cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and a soft sponge or brush. Good corrosion protection is very important, particularly in winter when one often drives over its salt-strewn roads.
  • Page 181 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Removing stains Note – Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea, juices, • Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper or use the time after cleaning the leather.
  • Page 182 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle – Wash seat belts which have become soiled using a mild soapy solu- tion. – Inspect the seat belts regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Belt webbing which has become severely soiled may prevent the inertia reel from reeling up the belt properly.

  • Page 183: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol The handling, performance and life of your engine are determined to a significant extent by the quality of the fuel. Do not use any petrol additives. Use a fuel complying with the standard. Grades of petrol You can find further information on refuelling ⇒ page 182, “Refuelling”. There are various grades of petrol.

  • Page 184: Refuelling

    Fuel Refuelling Operation in winter Winter-grade diesel fuel Refuelling procedure A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during the summer. Using “summer-grade diesel fuel” at temperatures below 0°C can result in operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of paraffin separation.
  • Page 185 Fuel Emergency release of fuel filler flap WARNING Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and fuel may leak out.

  • Page 186: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment Opening and closing the bonnet. Bonnet remote release Fig. 173 Radiator grille: Fuse B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H Fig. 172 Bonnet release lever Opening the bonnet ⇒ fig. – Unlock the bonnet 172. Bonnet remote release –...
  • Page 187 Inspecting and Replenishing WARNING (continued) WARNING • • If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam into position P.

  • Page 188: Overview Of The Engine Compartment

    Inspecting and Replenishing Battery (below a cover) ........WARNING (continued) Engine oil dipstick .
  • Page 189 Inspecting and Replenishing Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) Note • Specification Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. Consequently, Petrol engines VW 501 01 you will always have the correct engine oil for refilling.
  • Page 190 Inspecting and Replenishing – After this, once again withdraw the dipstick and read off the oil level Caution ⇒ page 187, fig. 175. • The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range . Danger of damaging the catalytic converter. Oil level within range •...

  • Page 191: Cooling System

    Inspecting and Replenishing Cooling system Changing engine oil The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or Coolant according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 14. The job of the coolant is to cool the engine. WARNING The cooling system does not require any maintenance under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 192 Inspecting and Replenishing Loss of coolant Caution A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. You • Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic- should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have ular, involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.

  • Page 193: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and Replenishing Radiator fan system with water and as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage. The radiator fan may switch on suddenly. Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system. The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled by a thermostat Do not fill up over the “MAX”...
  • Page 194 Inspecting and Replenishing ⇒ page 186. The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is point of the brake fluid. This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two years. positioned on the other side of the engine compartment. One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto a.s.

  • Page 195: Battery

    Inspecting and Replenishing Battery WARNING (continued) in the lungs. Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and creates deep wounds Working on the battery after contact with the skin which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks). Particular care is required when carrying out any work on the Acids coming into contact with water are diluted accompanied by significant battery!
  • Page 196 Inspecting and Replenishing Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called magic eye Caution • You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged. When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first disconnect the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
  • Page 197 Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting the electrolyte level – Only for “quick-charging”: Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, then “positive”). The battery is practically maintenance-free under normal operating conditions. – Carefully attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery We do, however, recommend that you have the electrolyte level inspected from terminals (red = “positive”, black = “negative”).
  • Page 198 Inspecting and Replenishing – Pull off gasket and take out the cover of the plenum chamber WARNING ⇒ fig. in the direction of the arrow 180. Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic – Unclamp the battery negative terminal (-). burns.

  • Page 199: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and Replenishing Windshield washer system Operation Operating measure ⇒ page 42 Electrical power window (operational faults) Enter radio code number see Radio Operating Instruc- tions ⇒ page 13 Set hours ⇒ page 15 Data in the multi-functional indicator are deleted.
  • Page 200 Inspecting and Replenishing Caution • On no account should you add radiator antifreeze or other additives to the windscreen washer fluid. • If the vehicle is fitted with headlight cleaning system, you should only add cleaning products which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights to the windscreen washer fluid.

  • Page 201: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels Further information concerning the use of unidirectional tyres ⇒ page 204. General comments WARNING • New tyres during the first 500 km do not offer optimal grip and should • New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first and should therefore be run in for therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident! about 500 km at a moderate speed and an appropriately cautious style of driving.
  • Page 202 Wheels and Tyres Tyre life The tyre inflation pressures for summer tyres are indicated on the inside of the fuel ⇒ fig. filler flap 183. The inflation pressures for winter tyres are 20 kPa (0.2 bar) higher than those for summer tyres ⇒ page 203. The tyre pressure should be at the highest pressure specified for your vehicle at all times.
  • Page 203 Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around For the sake of the environment Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. Wear indicators Fig. 186 Changing wheels around If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend changing ⇒...
  • Page 204 Wheels and Tyres We recommend that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried out by The date of manufacture is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the inside your Škoda Service Partner. Your dealer has all of the necessary special tools and of wheel): replacement parts available plus the required specialist knowledge and is also in a DOT ...
  • Page 205 Wheels and Tyres Winter tyres Note It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry reasons. This may also apply in certain circumstances to the wheels of the same roads if you fit winter tyres.
  • Page 206 Wheels and Tyres Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels. WARNING When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the You must on no account drive your car at more than the permissible braking performance.

  • Page 207: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    • tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because Škoda Genuine Accessories which have been released for use and Skoda orig- of the networking of the electronic components. This means that the operating inal parts can be obtained from Škoda Service Partners. They will install them safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle professionally and correctly.
  • Page 208 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts...

  • Page 209: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* Warning triangle Fig. 188 Warning Fig. 187 Compartment triangle fitted inside boot for stowing first-aid box B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H First-aid box – To remove the warning triangle, turn the rotary lock in direction of ⇒...

  • Page 210: Vehicle Tool Kit

    Breakdown assistance Vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 207, The fire extinguisher is located in the sheath below the driver's seat fig. 189 (the installation position of the fire extinguisher differs on vehicles fitted with electrically adjustable seats). Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extin- guisher.

  • Page 211: Spare Wheel

    Breakdown assistance • After fitting on the wheel, the warning sticker must not be concealed (e.g. by the WARNING (continued) wheel trim). • • The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of Do not drive with this spare wheel at more than 80 km/h - risk of accident. Avoid vehicle.
  • Page 212 Breakdown assistance – Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly. WARNING – Lower the car. • If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights – Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the wheel wrench ⇒...
  • Page 213 Breakdown assistance Wheel trim caps* Note • If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque. • Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight- ening torque can be checked.
  • Page 214 Breakdown assistance Pulling off Tightening wheel bolts – Insert the plastic clip (in the car tool kit) sufficiently far onto the cap – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt until the inner catches of the clip are positioned at the collar of the –...
  • Page 215 Breakdown assistance Raise vehicle WARNING You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able to • Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury. take off the wheel. • Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slip- ping off - risk of injury! •...
  • Page 216 Breakdown assistance Taking off and fitting on wheel – Take off the wheel. Fitting on wheel – Push the spare wheel over the assembly pin. – Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them slightly with the aid of the hexagon socket.

  • Page 217: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance Jump-starting – Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the safety wheel bolt. Initial steps – Insert the adapter with its toothed side fully into the inner toothing of the safety wheel bolt right down in such a way that only the You can use the battery of another vehicle for jump-starting yours if the engine ⇒...
  • Page 218 Breakdown assistance • Starting engine We recommend purchasing jump-start cables from Škoda Service Partners as a Škoda original accessory or from retailers who sell branded batteries. – Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.

  • Page 219: Tow-Starting And Towing Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing vehicle Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eyes provided for this purpose ⇒ page 218, “Front towing eye” and ⇒ page 218, “Rear towing eye”. General Driving style Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers should Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going to use a be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle.
  • Page 220 Breakdown assistance Front towing eye – Depress the clutch pedal fully and keep it depressed. – Switch on the ignition. – Wait until both vehicles are moving then release the clutch pedal slowly. – Depress the clutch pedal fully when the engine fires and take the vehicle out of gear.
  • Page 221 Breakdown assistance • Move selector lever into N. • The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. • The maximum permissible towing distance is 50 km. The gear oil pump does not operate when the engine is not running and the gear would not be adequately lubricated at higher speeds and over longer towing distance.

  • Page 222: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses We recommend that you carry the box of replacement fuses with you which was delivered in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses from a Škoda Service Partner. Replacing fuses Colour coding of fuses Defect fuses must be replaced.
  • Page 223 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment Amperes Automatic headlight beam adjustment Parking aid 10 CD changer, mobile phone, multifunction steering wheel 11 DVD player 12 Power supply for diagnostic socket 13 Brake lights 14 Central locking control unit, interior lighting Instrument cluster, air conditioning, automatic gearbox, exterior mirror adjustment memory and navigation system Fig.

  • Page 224: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The Amperes designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb. Reversing lights, cruise control system, automatic gearbox, Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to automatic dimming interior mirror be done by a specialist.
  • Page 225 Fuses and light bulbs Rear light unit Brake lights P21W Parking light and rear fog light P21/4W Others Side turn signal lights 3x LED 0.85W Licence plate light 3. Brake light Interior light 4x W5W Reading light 12 V/3.8 W or C5W Fig.
  • Page 226 Fuses and light bulbs Licence plate light Luggage compartment light Fig. 204 Luggage compartment door Fig. 205 Luggage Licence plate light compartment: Lighting B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H B1Z-0042H ⇒ fig. 205 – Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. – Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the light carefully press out the light.
  • Page 227 Fuses and light bulbs Interior lights at the front Changing the bulb for interior light of vehicles with an electric sliding/tilting roof – Position a small screwdriver carefully against the rear edge of the ⇒ fig. cover of the power roof drive - arrows 1- 207.
  • Page 228 Fuses and light bulbs Entry lighting – Take the faulty bulb out of and insert a new one. – Insert the cover and press it in fully until it locks in place. Changing the bulb for lights with interior monitoring sensors –...

  • Page 229: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data General comments Weight The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- The loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle unloaden weight contains a fuel tank topped up to 90%.

  • Page 230: Fuel Consumption According To The Regulations (99/100/Eu)

    Technical Data • Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output, Tyre size, • engine code Tyre pressure. Partial description of the vehicle 7GG - vehicles with DPF ⇒ page 160 Fuel consumption according to the regulations Vehicle identification number (VIN) (99/100/EU) The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped onto the partition between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment and...
  • Page 231 Technical Data 1469 Height 1489 1449 Wheel base 2803 Track gauge front / rear 1521/1514 The value is valid for vehicles with rough road package. The value is valid for vehicles with sport chassis Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...

  • Page 232: Ltr./85 Kw - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 ltr./85 kW - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 85/5400 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 172/3500 Number of cylinders Displacement 1984 Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,6 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km)
  • Page 233 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 1989...

  • Page 234: Ltr./110 Kw - Eu 4/Eu

    Technical Data 1.8 ltr./110 kW - EU 4/EU 2 Engine Power output kW per rpm 110/5700 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 210/1750 Number of cylinders Displacement 1781 Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,9 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km)
  • Page 235 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2015...

  • Page 236: Ltr./142 Kw - Eu

    Technical Data 2.8 ltr./142 kW - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 142/6000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 280/3200 Number of cylinders Displacement 2771 Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption...
  • Page 237 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle 10,5 Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2078...

  • Page 238: Ltr./140 Kw - Eu

    Technical Data 2.8 ltr./140 kW - EU 2 Engine Power output kW per rpm 140/6000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 260/3000 Number of cylinders Displacement 2771 Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption...
  • Page 239 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle 10,5 Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2136...

  • Page 240: L/77 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 1,9 l/77 kW TDI PD - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 77/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1900 Number of cylinders Displacement 1896 Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12,3 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption...
  • Page 241 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2050...

  • Page 242: L/85 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 1,9 l/85 kW TDI PD - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 85/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1900 Number of cylinders Displacement 1896 Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 11,7 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption...
  • Page 243 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2050...

  • Page 244: L/96 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 1,9 l/96 kW TDI PD - EU 3 Engine Power output kW per rpm 96/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 285/1750 Number of cylinders Displacement 1896 Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,4 11,7 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km)
  • Page 245 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2050...

  • Page 246: Ltr./103 Kw Tdi Dpf - Eu

    Technical Data 2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI DPF - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 103/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 320/1900 Number of cylinders Displacement 1968 Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption Non-urban consumption...
  • Page 247 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2103...

  • Page 248: Ltr./120 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu

    Technical Data 2.5 ltr./120 kW TDI PD - EU 4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 120/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 350/1250 Number of cylinders Displacement 2496 Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,3 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban consumption...
  • Page 249 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 62/8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 187. Weight (in kg) Permissible gross weight 2155...
  • Page 250 Technical Data...

  • Page 251: Index

    Index Index Antilock brake system - ABS Belt tensioners ......134 Warning light .
  • Page 252 Index CargoFlex folding box ......75 Climatronic Cooling Air outlet vents ......97 Air conditioning system .
  • Page 253 Index Distance driven ......13, 18 Engine oil ........186 Fuel gauge .
  • Page 254 Index Heater Luggage compartment ..... 37, 67 Air conditioning system ....89 CD-ROM player .
  • Page 255 Index Parking light ........49 Recirculated air mode Heating and ventilation .
  • Page 256 Index Selector lever ....... . 110 Stowage compartment below steering wheel ..85 Trailer .
  • Page 257 Index Washing the vehicle ......173 Washing vehicle by hand ....174 Wax treatment .
  • Page 258 Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws. that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and We reserve the right to make changes to this document. engineering, may be introduced at any time.
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  • Page 260 Please also refer to all the texts identified with a ; in this Owner ´ s Manual. Make your contribution - for the sake of the environ- ment. www.skoda-auto.com Návod k obsluze Superb anglicky 05.07 S73.5610.08.20 3U0 012 003 LK...

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