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Page 3 hank you for your trust efore the first use please read and follow the information in this Owner s Manual so that you become familiar with the vehicle uickly and comprehensively and are able to reco ni e and avoid possible dan ers to yourself and others.
Page 4: Able Of Ontents
able of ontents able of ontents About this Owner s Manual Abbreviations ehicle overview Do-it-yourself hen drivin efore drivin Maintenance cleanin servicin...
Page 5 About this Owner s Manual About this Owner s Manual nte ral parts of the Owner s Manual Additional parts of the Owner s Manual ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 6 Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviation Meanin...
Page 7 Abbreviations ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 8 terior views ehicle overview terior views ide view Overview of the vehicle side.
Page 9: Ront View
terior views ront view Overview of the vehicle front. ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 10: Rear View
terior views Rear view Overview of the vehicle rear.
Page 11 terior views ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 12: Overview Of The Driver S Door
ehicle interior ehicle interior Overview of the driver s door Overview of the control elements in the driver s door.
Page 13 ehicle interior ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 14: Overview Of The Driver S Side
ehicle interior Overview of the driver s side Overview of the driver s side.
Page 15 ehicle interior ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 16: Overview Of Centre Console
ehicle interior Overview of centre console op part of the centre console Overview of the top part of the centre console. ⇒ ...
Page 17 ehicle interior ottom part of the centre console Overview of the bottom part of the centre console. ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 18 ehicle interior Overview of the passen er side Overview of the pas- sen er side.
Page 19 nstrument cluster nstrument cluster arnin and indicator li hts Meanin ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Meanin ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Do not drive the vehicle ⇒ ⇒ ot drive the vehicle ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Do not drive the vehicle ⇒ ...
Page 20 nstrument cluster ontinued ark the vehicle in a safe distance from movin traffic such that no parts of the e haust system come in contact with hi hly flammable materials under the vehicle such as dry rass fuel. A broken-down vehicle is a hi h accident risk to itself and other road users.
Page 21 nstrument cluster nstruments Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction ⇒ Driver inattention can lead to accidents and in uries. ever press the buttons in the instrument cluster to operate while drivin . Overview of the instruments nstrument cluster on the instrument panel. ⇒ ...
Page 22 nstrument cluster peedometer or the sake of the environment Ad ust button for the clock Reset button trip o prevent en ine dama e the pointer of the revolutions counter may enter the red one of the scale only for a short time. Displays ⇒ ...
Page 23 nstrument cluster Outside temperature display ⇒ ervice interval display elector lever positions irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ norin illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es may result in breakin down in traffic accidents and serious in ury.
Page 24 nstrument cluster Retrievin service messa e service messa e overdue service ervice since miles or days Resettin service interval display On vehicles with te t messa es MA DO ettin s ervice Reset On vehicles without te t messa es...
Page 25 nstrument cluster Škoda information system Driver inattention can lead to accidents and in uries. ntroduction ever select any menus in the instrument cluster while drivin . Overview of the multi-function display M D irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 26 nstrument cluster ossible indications Menu unction Drivin time urrent fuel consumption Avera e fuel consumption Ran e Distance travelled Avera e speed arnin at --- mph Outside temperature Operatin the menus in the instrument cluster Manually clearin memory or Display of drivin and fuel consumption data torin a speed for the speed warnin utton on the...
Page 27 nstrument cluster ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 28 efore you start efore drivin efore you start Drivin tips Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Drivin under the influence of alcohol dru s medicines and anaesthetics can cause serious accidents and fatal in uries. Alcohol dru s medicines and anaesthetics may affect perception reaction times and drivin safety si nificantly resultin in possible loss of control over the vehicle.
Page 29 efore you start hecklist ontinued ⇒ Always follow the current traffic laws and speed limits and drive proactively. he correct assessment of the drivin situation can mean the difference be- tween the safe reach of the destination and an accident with serious in uries. Motorin abroad irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e...
Page 30 efore you start Škoda is not responsible for dama e to the vehicle arisin from poor uality fuel poor service or lack of ori inal parts availability. Drivin throu h water on roads irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 31 efore you start echnical data Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ailure to comply with or e ceed the specified values for wei ht payload di- mensions and ma imum speed may lead to accidents and serious in uries. ehicle identification data ehicle data sticker in the e ample with en ine code ype plate...
Page 32 efore you start ehicle identification number ype plate ⇒ ⇒ ehicle data sticker ⇒ ⇒ n ine data irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e etrol en ines n ine power uel in ection Ma imum tor ue ylinders displacement Diesel en ine...
Page 33 efore you start Drive cautiously onto parkin lots with hi h-curb mounts or solid bounda- ries. hose ob ects protrudin from the round may dama e the bumper and other vehicle parts when parkin or leavin . Drive cautiously over driveways ramps curbs and other ob ects. Deep- seated vehicle parts such as bumpers spoilers and parts of the chassis en- ine or e haust system can be dama ed when drivin over these ob ects.
Page 34 Openin and closin Openin and closin ehicle key set ontinued ever allow children or people re uirin help alone in the vehicle. n an ntroduction emer ency they are unable to leave the vehicle alone or to help themselves. or e ample dependin on the season very hi h or low temperatures may de- velop in a closed vehicle causin serious in uries and illness or death espe- cially in youn children.
Page 35 Openin and closin lippin the key bit out or in ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Replacement key ndicator li ht in the vehicle key ⇒ ndicator li ht in the vehicle key. ach vehicle key contains electronic components. rotect vehicle keys from irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- dama e moisture and stron shocks.
Page 36 Openin and closin Replacin the battery ehicle key Open the battery compartment cover re- move the battery. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- or the sake of the environment in s on pa e ynchronisin the vehicle key irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ⇒ ...
Page 37 Openin and closin entral lockin and closin system ontinued Dependin on the season very hi h or low temperatures may develop in a ntroduction closed vehicle causin serious in uries and illness or death especially in youn children. ever leave people in a locked vehicle. n an emer ency these persons are unable to leave the vehicle alone or to help themselves.
Page 38 Openin and closin nlockin and lockin the vehicle from the outside Key without remote control remote control key irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e unction Action with the buttons in the vehicle key Action with the vehicle key in the lock cylinder or with a mechanical vehi- ⇒ ...
Page 39 Openin and closin nlockin and lockin the vehicle from the inside n the driver s door entral lockin button. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ f i . ress the button ehicle overview efore drivin...
Page 40 Openin and closin Doors llumi- ossible cause Remedy nates ntroduction Do not drive the vehicle Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ An improperly closed door can open suddenly while drivin causin serious in- uries. mmediately stop and close the door. hen closin make sure that the door locks fully into place.
Page 41 Openin and closin ⇒ ⇒ hild safety lock hen the child safety lock is switched on the respective door can not be opened from the inside. ever leave children or persons re uirin help inside the vehicle when the doors are locked. his may cause these people to et trapped in the vehicle. n an emer ency they would not be able to leave the vehicle alone or to help themselves.
Page 42 Openin and closin oot lid efore openin the boot lid check that there is sufficient space for openin ntroduction and closin the boot lid for e ample in ara es. Openin the boot lid Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ...
Page 43 Openin and closin nlockin with the vehicle key irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ losin the boot lid nlockin via the button in the driver s door ⇒ nlockin via the lock cylinder in the boot lid mproper or unsupervised closin of the boot lid can cause serious in ury.
Page 44 Openin and closin ower windows lectrically openin or closin the windows ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ n the driver s door uttons for the front and rear power windows. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- areless or unsupervised use of the power windows can cause serious in u- in s on pa e...
Page 45 Openin and closin orce limiter of the power windows irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ without any force limitation ⇒ losin a window without force limitation he force limiter will be disabled for a small functional ran e of the closin operation losin of the power windows without force limitation can cause serious in u- ries.
Page 46 ittin properly and safely ittin properly and safely Ad ustin the seat position ontinued hildren should always be secured in the vehicle with an approved and ap- ntroduction propriate restraint system accordin to their si e and wei ht ⇒ p a e ⇒ ...
Page 47 ittin properly and safely mproper ad ustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious in uries. Ad ust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary because the seats may shift une pectedly while drivin causin you to lose control of the vehicle. n addition a wron seated position will be assumed durin the ad ustment.
Page 48 ittin properly and safely orrect seated position or all vehicle occupants ⇒ ⇒ he correct driver s distance from the steerin wheel must be at least inch cm . ⇒ Additionally for the driver ⇒ orrect routin of the belt webbin and correct head restraint ad ustment.
Page 49 ittin properly and safely Mechanical controls on the front seats ontrol lever on the back of the front passen er seat ontrols on the front seats. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 50 ittin properly and safely Ad ustin the head restraint Head restraint ad ustment for small people Head restraint ad ustment for tall people Drivin or ridin with head restraints removed or improperly ad usted increa- ses the risk of serious or fatal in uries in case of accidents and sudden drivin and brakin manoeuvres.
Page 51 ittin properly and safely ⇒ Drivin or ridin with head restraints removed or improperly ad usted increa- ses the risk of serious or fatal in uries in case of accidents and sudden drivin ⇒ and brakin manoeuvres. Always drive with properly installed and ad usted head restraints if per- sons are sittin in the respective seats.
Page 52 ittin properly and safely entre armrest he centre armrest may interfere with the movement of the arms of the driver and cause accidents and serious in uries. Always keep the stora e compartments in the centre armrest closed while drivin . ever carry a person or a child on the centre armrest.
Page 53 ittin properly and safely eat features ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ mproper use of seat features can cause serious in uries. Always assume the correct seated position before settin off and keep it while drivin . his also applies to all passen ers. Keep your hands fin ers and feet or other body parts away from the func- tional and ad ustment ran es of the seats.
Page 54 ittin properly and safely eat belts ontinued efore each ourney each occupant in the vehicle must always assume the ntroduction correct seated position and correctly fasten the seat belt belon in to his or her seat and keep it properly fastened durin the ride. his applies to all pas- sen ers and also in city traffic.
Page 55 ittin properly and safely rontal collision and the laws of physics ⇒ A vehicle moves to- wards a wall with occupants not wearin seat belts. A vehicle hits the wall with occupants not wearin seat belts. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 56 ittin properly and safely hat happens to occupants not wearin seat belts ⇒ he driver not wear- in a seat belt is catapulted forward. ⇒ A passen er not wearin a seat belt on the rear seat is catapulted for- ward toward the driver wear- in a seat belt.
Page 57 ittin properly and safely eat belts protect Driver wearin a seat belt who is cau ht by the cor- sin the seat belts rectly fastened and ad usted seat belt in a sudden brakin irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- manoeuvre.
Page 58 ittin properly and safely mproper use of seat belts increases the risk of serious or fatal in uries. Re ularly check that the safety belts and related parts are in ood condi- tion. Always keep seat belts clean. Release the lock Avoid pinchin dama in or chafin the webbin at sharp ed es.
Page 59 ittin properly and safely mproper routin of the webbin may cause serious or fatal in uries in the event of an accident. Optimal protection by the seat belts can only be achieved when the seat backrest is in an upri ht position and the seat belt is ad usted properly accord- in to body si e.
Page 60 ittin properly and safely Ad ustin the routin of the webbin to the body si e mproper routin of the webbin may cause serious in uries in the event of an accident or sudden brakin and drivin manoeuvres. Optimal protection by the seat belts can only be achieved when the seat backrest is in an upri ht position and the seat belt is ad usted properly.
Page 61 ittin properly and safely eat belt hei ht ad uster nertia reel At the side of the front seats eat belt hei ht ad usters. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 62 ittin properly and safely Airba system Ob ects located between the occupants and the airba deployment area in- ntroduction crease the risk of in ury when the airba s deploy. his would chan e the de- ployment area of the airba s or the ob ects would be thrown a ainst the body. ever hold ob ects in your hands or take them alon on your lap durin the ride.
Page 63 ittin properly and safely ontinued Do not let the dust et into the eyes or open wounds. Rinse eyes with water if dust has ot into them. olvent-based cleanin a ents cause the surface of the airba modules to be- come porous.
Page 64 ittin properly and safely ndicator li ht irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e lluminates ocation ossible cause Remedy f the airba system is defective the airba may not deploy properly not at all or une pectedly which can cause serious or fatal in uries.
Page 65 ittin properly and safely omponents of the vehicle safety concept ituations in which the front airba does not deploy ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 66 ittin properly and safely ront airba s nstallation position and deployment area of the driv- er s front airba . nstallation position and deployment area of the front passen er airba . ⇒ irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 67 ittin properly and safely ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ he inflation of a deployed airba occurs in a split second and at very hi h speed. Always leave the inflation areas of the front airba s free. ever attach any ob ects to the covers and in the deployment area of the airba modules such as cup holders or mobile phone mounts.
Page 68 ittin properly and safely hild seats accessories nsecured children and not properly secured children can suffer serious or fa- ntroduction tal in uries durin the ride. ever place a rearward-facin child seat in the passen er seat when the front passen er airba is enabled. hildren until the a e of should always be carried in the rear seat.
Page 69 ittin properly and safely hecklist ⇒ ⇒ ountry-specific standards for child seats selection lassification of the child seats accordin to ei ht roup ei ht of the child ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 70 ittin properly and safely ith a child seat in the front passen er seat be sure to observe the followin points on-compliance with the checklist which is for your own safety can lead to accidents and in uries. ⇒ must ollow the checklist and carry out the actions.
Page 71 ittin properly and safely ontinued Ad ust the belt hei ht ad uster to its top position. ⇒ hildren should always be secured in the vehicle with an approved and ap- propriate restraint system accordin to their si e and wei ht. uitable child seats universal child seats sin a child seat in the rear seats...
Page 72 ittin properly and safely Removin the child seat ⇒ Releasin the seat belt durin the ride may cause serious or fatal in uries in the event of an accident or sudden brakin and drivin manoeuvre Release the seat belt only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 73 i hts and visibility i hts and visibility i hts llumi- ossible cause Remedy nates ntroduction ⇒ ⇒ norin illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es may result in breakin down in traffic accidents and serious in ury. Additional information and warnin s ever i nore illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es.
Page 74 i hts and visibility ⇒ urn si nal and main beam lever onvenience flashin ncorrect use of the main beam can cause accidents and serious in uries since the main beam may distract and da le other road users. urn si nal and main beam lever in basic position.
Page 75 i hts and visibility witchin li hts on and off eside the steerin wheel Representation of two ver- sions of the li ht switch. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ f i . urn the li ht switch to the desired position with i nition off with i nition on...
Page 76 i hts and visibility Headli ht beam ad ustment ⇒ ⇒ Maskin the headli hts ⇒ f i . o ad ust turn control ettin ehicle load irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e Heavy ob ects in the vehicle can cause the headli hts to da le and distract other road users.
Page 77 i hts and visibility utton or unction position ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 78 i hts and visibility un screen olded-down sun visors may reduce visibility. ntroduction Always return sun visors to their fi tures when they are no lon er needed. un visors un visors A Driver s side assen er side. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e Ad ustment options of the sun visors for the driver and front passen er...
Page 79 i hts and visibility indscreen wipers and washers indscreen wiper lever ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Operatin the wind- screen wipers. indscreen washer fluid without sufficient antifree e protection may free e irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
Page 80 i hts and visibility ever mi radiator antifree e or similar unsuitable additives in the windscreen washer fluid. his would form an oily film on the windscreen which impairs visibility si nificantly. heckin and replenishin the windscreen washer fluid level se clean clear water with a windscreen cleaner recommended by Škoda.
Page 81 i hts and visibility Mirrors terior mirrors ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ nterior mirror n the front doors ontrol knob for mechanical e terior mirror. Manual dimmin inte- rior mirror. irst read and observe the introductory information iven on pa e n the driver s door Rotary knob for electric e te- rior mirrors.
Page 82 i hts and visibility urn the rotary knob to the desired position naccurately estimatin the distance to vehicles behind can cause accidents and serious in uries. urved mirror surfaces conve or aspheric increase the vision field and make ob ects in the mirror appear smaller and farther away. sin curved mirror surfaces for estimatin the distance to vehicles behind when chan in lanes is inaccurate and may result in accidents and serious in- uries.
Page 83 ransportin ransportin Drivin tips ontinued tow items inside the vehicle in such a way that they can never et into ntroduction the deployment areas of the airba s. Always keep the stora e compartments closed durin the ride. towed items may never result in occupants takin a wron seated posi- tion.
Page 84 ransportin hen transportin heavy items the handlin of the vehicle chan es and the stoppin distance becomes lon er. Heavy car o which was not properly stow- ed or secured may result in loss of control over the vehicle causin serious in uries.
Page 85 ransportin Drivin with a loaded vehicle irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e lippin car o items may affect the stability and safety of the vehicle si nifi- cantly causin accidents and serious in uries. ⇒ ...
Page 86 ransportin ceedin the ma imum permissible wei hts and a le loads can cause vehicle dama e accidents and serious in uries. he actual a le loads must never e ceed the permissible a le loads. he payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an impact on the handlin and brakin performance.
Page 87 seful e uipment seful e uipment tora e facilities ontinued ever use floor mats or other floor coverin s over the built-in mat. ntroduction Make sure that no ob ects can enter the footwell of the driver durin the ride. Remove any e istin ob ects from the footwell while the vehicle is parked.
Page 88 seful e uipment tora e compartments in the centre console tora e compartment in the front centre armrest n the centre console tora e compartment ront stora e compartment. in the front centre console. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 89 seful e uipment tora e compartment on the front passen er side An open stora e compartment on the passen er side may increase the risk of serious in uries in the event of an accident or sudden brakin and drivin ma- noeuvres.
Page 90 seful e uipment lothes han in from the hooks may restrict the driver s view thereby caus- in accidents and serious in uries. Always han clothes on the clothes hooks such that the driver s view is not restricted. Always use the clothes hooks in the vehicle for han in li ht clothin only. ever leave heavy hard or sharp ob ects in the pockets.
Page 91 seful e uipment up holders ntroduction up holders in the front centre console evera e bottle holders Additional information and warnin s ⇒ n the front centre console up holders. mproper use of the cup holders can cause in uries. ever put hot bevera es in a cup holder.
Page 92 seful e uipment up holders in the rear centre console n the rear centre con- sole old out the cup holders. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e Openin and closin the rear cup holders ⇒ ...
Page 93 seful e uipment Ashtrays and ci arette li hter mptyin an ashtray ntroduction i arette li hter Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ n the front centre console i arette li hter. mproper use of the ashtrays and ci arette li hter can cause fire burns and irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- other serious in uries.
Page 94 seful e uipment ower socket or the sake of the environment ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ower socket in the vehicle mproper use of the power socket and the electrical accessories can cause fires and other serious in uries. ever leave children unattended in vehicles.
Page 95 seful e uipment - olt power socket ollow the instructions manuals of the connected devices ever e ceed the ma imum power consumption otherwise the entire ve- hicle electrical system can be dama ed. - olt power socket Only use accessories that have been tested for electroma netic compat- ibility in accordance with the applicable directives.
Page 96 tartin shiftin ears parkin hen drivin tartin shiftin ears parkin tartin and stoppin the en ine witchin off the en ine while drivin makes it harder to stop the vehicle. ntroduction his may result in the loss of vehicle control causin accidents and serious in- uries.
Page 97 tartin shiftin ears parkin nition lock ositions of the vehicle key in the i nition lock. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- on-authorised i nition key in s on pa e ⇒ f i . ehicle key areless or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause serious in uries.
Page 98 tartin shiftin ears parkin vehicles with automatic earbo tartin the en ine irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e erform the actions in the specified order. ehicles with a manual earbo . vehicles with automatic earbo . ⇒ ...
Page 99 tartin shiftin ears parkin witchin off the en ine lectronic immobiliser irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e erform the actions in the specified order.
Page 100 Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and spinnin especially on slip- pery roads. his can lead to loss of vehicle control accidents and serious in u- ⇒ ries. se kick-down or rapid acceleration only if permitted by visibility weather road and traffic conditions.
Page 101 tartin shiftin ears parkin norin illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es may result in breakin down in traffic accidents and serious in ury. ever i nore illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es. top the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so. f the vehicle stops due to a failure or has to be shut off for repairs always leave the vehicle in a safe distance from the road switch on the ha ard warn- edals in vehicles...
Page 102 tartin shiftin ears parkin edals must be operable at any time without hindrance. or e ample if one of the brake circuits fails it takes a lon er brake pedal travel to brin the vehicle to a stop. he brake pedal must also be depressed further and harder than hiftin down ears usual in this case.
Page 103 tartin shiftin ears parkin Automatic earbo n a in a ear irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ elector lever of auto- matic earbo with lock but- ton arrow . elector lever posi- Meanin ⇒ ...
Page 104 tartin shiftin ears parkin hiftin ears with the iptronic electin a wron selector lever position may lead to loss of vehicle control an accident and serious in ury. ever depress the accelerator pedal when selectin a drivin sta e. ith the en ine runnin and a drivin sta e selected the vehicle will start movin as soon as the brake pedal is released.
Page 105 Always adapt your drivin to the traffic flow. f you see the first time that the earbo is overheatin either park the se kick-down or rapid acceleration only if permitted by visibility weather vehicle safely or drive faster than km h .
Page 106 tartin shiftin ears parkin rakin stoppin and parkin ontinued ever park the vehicle such that parts of the e haust system come in con- ntroduction tact with hi hly flammable materials under the vehicle such as underbrush leaves dry rass spilled fuel etc. Always firmly apply the parkin brake when the vehicle is stopped or parked.
Page 107 tartin shiftin ears parkin arnin and indicator li hts irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e ossible cause ⇒ lluminates Remedy Releasin the handbrake ⇒ p a e Handbrake applied Do not drive the vehicle ⇒ ...
Page 108 tartin shiftin ears parkin Handbrake f the handbrake is not applied and the brake pedal is released in selector lev- er position while the vehicle is stationary the vehicle may move a few in- ches forward or backward. arkin etween the front irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- seats Handbrake.
Page 109 tartin shiftin ears parkin wear of the brake pads wet brakes he parts of the e haust system become very hot. his may cause fires and serious in uries. ⇒ ever park the vehicle such that parts of the e haust system come in con- layer of salt on the brake discs and brake pads tact with hi hly flammable materials under the vehicle such as underbrush leaves dry rass spilled fuel.
Page 110 tartin shiftin ears parkin ew brake pads initially do not provide optimal brakin performance. Drivin without a brake booster can si nificantly len then the brakin dis- tance causin accidents and serious in uries. ew brake pads have not yet attained full brakin efficiency for up to miles km and must first be run in .
Page 111: Brake Assist System
tartin shiftin ears parkin brake assist system ontinued Althou h brake assist systems are very effective in difficult situations and irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- help control the vehicle always remember that the drivin stability depends in s on pa e on the rip of the tyres.
Page 112 tartin shiftin ears parkin rake fluid rake fluid level ⇒ n the en ine com- rake fluid chan e partment over of the brake fluid reservoir. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e rake failure or reduced brakin efficiency may be caused by a low brake fluid level or old or unsuitable brake fluid.
Page 113 tartin shiftin ears parkin rake fluid is to ic. o reduce the risk of poisonin never use bevera e bottles or other con- tainers for storin brake fluid. hese containers may entice people to drink from them even if the container is labelled. Always store brake fluid in its sealed ori inal container and out of the reach of children.
Page 114 tartin shiftin ears parkin Drivin in an environmentally conscious manner ntroduction et the vehicle roll ook ahead when drivin and flow with the traffic Drive smoothly and evenly Always adapt your speed and safety distance to the vehicle ahead to the visi- bility weather road and traffic conditions.
Page 115 tartin shiftin ears parkin Other factors that increase fuel consumption e amples uel-savin drivin Ad ust the tyre pressure uel consumption in l se fuel-economy en ine oil km at two different ambi- ent temperatures. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e Avoid unnecessary ballast...
Page 116 tartin shiftin ears parkin...
Page 117 tartin shiftin ears parkin teerin Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction ⇒ hen the steerin assist is not workin it is very difficult to turn the steerin wheel re uirin reater effort to steer the vehicle. he steerin assist only operates when the en ine is runnin . ever let your vehicle roll with the en ine switched off.
Page 118 tartin shiftin ears parkin nformation about the steerin irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e Mechanical steerin lock Activatin the steerin lock feature Deactivatin the steerin lock feature ⇒ ...
Page 119 Ma imum heat output and rapid thawin of the windows can only be ach- ieved when the en ine has reached its operatin temperature. Do not depart before you have ood visibility conditions.
Page 120 Air conditionin ontrol elements n the centre console ontrol elements of the manual air conditionin system. n the centre console ontrol elements of the lima- tronic. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 121 uries.
Page 122 Air conditionin Operatin information for the air conditionin system Heatin irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e oolin system cannot be switched on Ad ustment for optimum traffic safety articulars condensation ith manual air conditionin system ⇒ ...
Page 123: Air Outlets
Air conditionin Air outlets in the rear centre console ⇒ Air outlets Do not place food medication or other heat-sensitive ob ects in front of the air outlets. Heat- or cold-sensitive foods medication and ob ects may be dam- a ed or rendered unusable by the escapin air. Recirculated air mode irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- n the instrument pan-...
Page 124 Air conditionin witchin manual recirculated air mode on and off with limatronic tale air can lead to rapid fati ue and decreased concentration of the driver causin collisions accidents and serious in uries. ever use recirculated air mode for an e tended period as no fresh air en- ters the interior.
Page 125 At the petrol station At the petrol station Refuellin ontinued hen refuellin never et into the vehicle. f you have to et into your ve- ntroduction hicle in e ceptional cases close the door and touch a metal surface before you touch the pump no le a ain.
Page 126 At the petrol station ontinued applies even if only a small amount of the wron fuel has been filled in. et Remove spilled fuel immediately from the vehicle paint to avoid dama e to professional assistance he in redients of these fuels can si nificantly dam- the wheel house tyres and paint.
Page 127 At the petrol station Drivin with a low fuel level may result in breakin down in traffic accidents and serious in uries. A low fuel level may lead to irre ular fuel supply to the en ine especially when drivin uphill or downhill. he steerin driver assist systems and brake assist systems do not work when the en ine sputters or fails due to lack of fuel or irre ular fuel supply.
Page 128 At the petrol station apacities Do not continue refuellin when the pump no le shuts off the first time. ou irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- could overfill the fuel tank. uel may spurt out and spill. his can cause fires in s on pa e e plosions or serious in uries.
Page 129 At the petrol station ossible fuel types Alternative names More information ntroduction ⇒ ⇒ etrol fuel irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ypes of petrol fuel Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ...
Page 130: Diesel Fuel
At the petrol station se only fuel accordin to with a sufficient octane number. Other- wise considerable dama e to the en ine and fuel system may be caused. n addition power reduction and en ine failure may result. he use of unsuitable petrol additives can cause en ine dama e. f you have to use petrol fuel with an insufficient octane number in an emer ency the en ine must be driven only at medium speeds and low load.
Page 131 At the petrol station nformation on fuel consumption irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- Determination of fuel consumption in s on pa e ntra-urban tra-urban ombined O emissions combined uel consumption irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e etrol en ine...
Page 132 At the petrol station Diesel en ine uel consumption accordin to Directive n ine power ransmission ntra-urban tra-urban ombined O emission irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e etrol en ine n ine power ransmission O emission Diesel en ine...
Page 133 n the en ine compartment Maintenance cleanin servicin n the en ine compartment reparin to work in the en ine compartment nintended vehicle movement durin maintenance work can cause serious in- ntroduction uries. ever work under the vehicle when it is not secured a ainst rollin away. hen workin under the vehicle while the wheels touch the round the vehi- cle must be on a plane the wheels locked and the vehicle key be removed from the i nition lock.
Page 134 n the en ine compartment ontinued ontinued hen the en ine has cooled down please note the followin before open- f work needs to be done at start-up or when the en ine is runnin a life- in the bonnet. threatenin risk is posed by rotatin parts e.
Page 135 n the en ine compartment or the sake of the environment reparin the vehicle for work in the en ine compartment irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e hecklist ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ailure to observe the checklist essential for your own safety can cause seri- ous in uries.
Page 136 n the en ine compartment Openin and closin the bonnet eft picture Release lever in the footwell on the driv- er s side. Ri ht picture Release lever on the bonnet. eft picture olded bonnet support. Ri ht picture At- tachment point of bonnet support.
Page 137 n the en ine compartment losin the bonnet ⇒ f the bonnet is not closed properly it could open suddenly while drivin and obstruct the view ahead. his can cause accidents and serious in uries. After closin the bonnet check that the bonnet has properly locked in place in the lock carrier.
Page 138 n the en ine compartment n ine oil arnin and indicator li hts irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ntroduction in s on pa e ossible cause Remedy Do not drive the vehicle Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ...
Page 139 n the en ine compartment n ines n ine oil specifications Only use the en ine oil specification e plicitly approved by Škoda. se of other en ine oils may cause en ine dama e Do not mi additive lubricants with en ine oil. Dama es resultin from n the en ine compart- such additives are e cluded from the warranty.
Page 140 n the en ine compartment n ine oil level ran es fi . ecessary action dependin on en ine oil level Do not start the en ine if the en ine oil level is above area . et profes- ⇒ Do not sional assistance.
Page 141 n the en ine compartment f in e ceptional cases you need to perform an en ine oil chan e by yourself observe the followin Always wear eye protection. Always allow the en ine to cool completely in order to prevent burns. Keep your arms hori ontal when unscrewin the oil drain plu with your fin ers to prevent the e itin oil from runnin down your arm.
Page 142 n the en ine compartment n ine coolant n ine coolant is to ic ntroduction tore en ine coolant only in sealed containers and in a safe place. ever use empty food cans bottles or other containers for stora e of en- ine coolant since people could drink the contained en ine coolant.
Page 143 n the en ine compartment norin illuminated warnin li hts and te t messa es may result in breakin ack of antifree e protection in the en ine coolin system can lead to en ine down in traffic accidents and serious in ury. failure and cause serious in uries.
Page 144 n the en ine compartment heckin the en ine coolant level and replenishin en ine reparations coolant ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ heckin the en ine coolant level ⇒ Replenishin en ine coolant n the en ine compart- ment Markin on the en ine coolant e pansion reservoir.
Page 145 n the en ine compartment ontinued hen the en ine has cooled down please note the followin before open- in the bonnet. irmly pull the handbrake and move the selector lever to position the earshift lever into neutral. Remove the vehicle key from the i nition lock. Keep children away from the en ine compartment and never leave them unattended.
Page 146 n the en ine compartment ehicle battery ork on the vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause severe chemi- ntroduction cal burns fire or electric shock. efore performin any work always read and observe the followin warnin s and precautions efore performin any work on the vehicle battery switch off the i nition and all electrical loads and disconnect the ne ative terminal of the battery.
Page 147 n the en ine compartment arnin li ht heckin the battery electrolyte level irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e llumi- olour display Action ossible cause Remedy nates ork on the vehicle battery may cause severe chemical burns e plosions or electric shocks.
Page 148 n the en ine compartment Replacin the vehicle battery hat will e haust the vehicle battery Disconnectin the vehicle battery mproper mountin and usin wron vehicle batteries can cause short circuits fire and serious in uries. se only maintenance-free and leak-proof vehicle batteries that have the same characteristics specifications and dimensions as the factory-installed battery.
Page 149 n the en ine compartment or the sake of the environment ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 150 are and maintenance of the vehicle are and maintenance of the vehicle Maintainin and cleanin the vehicle e terior are products can be to ic and dan erous. mproper care products and im- ntroduction proper application of care products can cause accidents serious in uries burns and poisonin .
Page 151 are and maintenance of the vehicle or the sake of the environment harp ed es on the vehicle can cause in ury. rotect your hands and arms from sharp-ed ed parts when you are clean- for e ample the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housin s. ashin the vehicle irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s...
Page 152 are and maintenance of the vehicle ashin with a hi h-pressure cleaner ontinued o ensure that the park distance control works properly the sensors in the irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- bumper must be kept clean and free of ice. hen cleanin with hi h-pressure in s on pa e...
Page 153 are and maintenance of the vehicle Removin ice leanin and replacin the wiper blades Dirty and fo ed windows reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious in uries. Only drive if you have clear view throu h all windows. Remove ice snow and fo from all windows inside and outside.
Page 154 are and maintenance of the vehicle Replacin windscreen wiper blades ervice position of the windscreen wipers ⇒ same len th and type orn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious in uries. indscreen wiper in service position.
Page 155 are and maintenance of the vehicle solvent-free o avoid dama e to the bonnet and the wiper arms fold the wiper arms forward only in the service position. old the wiper arms back to windscreen before you start to drive. o avoid dama es to loss parts reservin and polishin the vehicle paintwork Do not clean nor polish loss parts in the bla in sun.
Page 156 are and maintenance of the vehicle Maintainin rubber seals nderbody protection and anti-corrosion a ents can be i nited by the hot e - irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- haust system or other hot en ine parts. in s on pa e Do not apply underbody protection or anti-corrosion a ents to e haust...
Page 157 are and maintenance of the vehicle ater introduced in the plenum chamber e. . with a hi h-pressure cleaner can cause considerable dama e to the vehicle. or the sake of the environment ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 158 are and maintenance of the vehicle Maintainin and cleanin the interior ontinued Observe the packa e inserts. ntroduction ever use empty food cans bottles or other containers for stora e of care products as people may not always reco nise the contained care products. Keep children away from all care products.
Page 159 are and maintenance of the vehicle reatin seat covers irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e hecklist ⇒ ⇒ ailure to observe the checklist that is essential for the preservation of the seat covers can cause dama e to or discolouration of upholstery cloths and ⇒ ...
Page 160 are and maintenance of the vehicle leanin stora e compartments cup holders and ashtrays ype of stain leanin n the centre console tora e compartment and cup holders in front. se brushes only to clean the carpet and the floor mats Other te tile surfaces may be dama ed by brushin .
Page 161 are and maintenance of the vehicle Maintainin and cleanin the plastic parts and instrument panel Re ularly check the condition of all seat belts. f the webbin or other parts of irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- the seat belt are dama ed immediately have the seat belt removed and re- in s on pa e...
Page 162 are and maintenance of the vehicle heels and tyres ontinued On all four wheels use only radial tyres of the same type si e rollin cir- ntroduction cumference and the same tread pattern. ew tyres should be run in as new wheels initially have reduced rip and brakin efficiency.
Page 163 are and maintenance of the vehicle Handlin wheels and tyres nidirectional tyres ⇒ chan in tyres attern for the e - ⇒ chan e of the wheels. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e yres that are older than si years ⇒ ...
Page 164 are and maintenance of the vehicle ressive fluids and substances can cause visible and invisible dama e to sin improper or dama ed rims can impair safe drivin and cause accidents the tyres which can lead to burstin of the tyres. and serious in uries.
Page 165 are and maintenance of the vehicle heels must have the necessary desi n-related clearance. Absence of clear- ance may lead to frictional contact of tyres with parts of the chassis the body and brake lines which may result in failure of the brakin system and tread separation causin burstin of the tyres.
Page 166 are and maintenance of the vehicle cold tyres hen attachin the tyre inflation pressure au e make sure that it is not ammed with the valve stem. Missin unsuitable or not properly screwed-on valve caps can cause dam- a e to the tyre valve. herefore always drive with fully screwed-on valve caps heckin the tyre inflation pressure that match the factory-fitted valve caps.
Page 167 are and maintenance of the vehicle yre wear ear indicators on tyres ⇒ orn tyres are a safety risk and can lead to loss of vehicle control and serious in uries. At the latest when the tyres are worn down to the wear indicators the tyres must be replaced with new tyres.
Page 168 . his markin indicates the ma imum speed at which the tyre can be used. ever drive faster than km h . Avoid rapid acceleration hard brakin and fast cornerin . ever drive more than miles...
Page 169 are and maintenance of the vehicle ontinued ever drive with more than one emer ency spare wheel. After fittin the emer ency spare wheel the tyre inflation pressure should be checked as soon as possible ⇒ p a e now chains cannot be used on the emer ency spare wheel. ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin...
Page 170 are and maintenance of the vehicle yre inscription nternational tyre inscription. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e yre inscription e ample Meanin...
Page 171 are and maintenance of the vehicle yre inscription e ample Meanin ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ nformation for consumers about benchmark results on specified base tyres standard test method Any other e istin numbers are internal markin s of the tyre manufacturer or country-specific labels such as for ra il or hina. ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin...
Page 172 are and maintenance of the vehicle nidirectional tyres oad capacity of tyres tyre tread a ein he followin applies to the use of winter tyres peed code letters ⇒ peed limit ⇒ M D multi-function ⇒ display he improved handlin characteristics under winter road conditions throu h winter tyres should not encoura e you to take a security risk.
Page 173 are and maintenance of the vehicle he use of unsuitable or improper snow chains or fittin improper fittin of snow chains can cause accidents and serious in uries. now chains Always use the correct snow chains. ollow the instructions of the snow chain manufacturer. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ever drive faster than permitted with fitted snow chains.
Page 174 are and maintenance of the vehicle Accessories replacement of parts repairs and Modifications nsuitable spare parts and accessories as well as improperly performed work chan es and repairs can cause vehicle dama e accidents and serious in uries. ntroduction Škoda stron ly recommends usin only approved Škoda accessories and enuine Škoda parts.
Page 175 are and maintenance of the vehicle Run in new tyres and brake pads ⇒ mproper repairs and modifications to the vehicle may affect the effectiveness ⇒ of airba s and cause malfunctions accidents and fatal in uries. or the sake of the environment ever place fasten or install ob ects such as cup holders or mobile phone mounts on or ne t to the covers of the airba modules or within the deploy- ment areas of the airba s.
Page 176 are and maintenance of the vehicle Replenish only suitable fluids. ever mi up fluids under any circumstan- ces. Otherwise this could cause severe malfunctions and dama e to the en- Accessories and other attachment parts in front of the coolin air inlet im- pair coolin the efficiency of the en ine coolant.
Page 177 are and maintenance of the vehicle mproperly performed repairs and modifications can cause dama e and mal- function of the vehicle and reduce the effectiveness of the airba system. his can lead to accidents and serious or fatal in uries. nsecured or incorrectly secured two-way radio e uipment may be thrown Repairs and modifications to the vehicle should be carried out only by a throu h the interior of the vehicle and cause in uries in a sudden drivin or...
Page 178 are and maintenance of the vehicle sin a mobile phone in the vehicle without connection to the e ternal aerial irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e vent data recorder Repro rammin of control units Readin out the fault memory of the vehicle...
Page 179 are and maintenance of the vehicle An unsecured or improperly secured mobile phone may be thrown throu h the interior of the vehicle and cause in uries in a sudden drivin or brakin ma- noeuvre or accident. Always securely fasten or stow the mobile phone properly and outside the airba deployment areas while drivin .
Page 180 are and maintenance of the vehicle ontinued ⇒ f i . ⇒ f i . ift the vehicle only at the points shown in fi ures the vehicle is not lifted at the points shown the vehicle may fall off the liftin platform for e ample when the en ine and earbo are removed.
Page 181 are and maintenance of the vehicle onsumer information ntroduction afety certificate ticker to warn of hi h volta e Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ Operatin the vehicle in other countries and continents irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- mproper use of the vehicle increases the risk of accidents and in uries.
Page 182: Declaration Of Conformity
are and maintenance of the vehicle Radio reception and aerial mproperly performed repairs and modifications can cause dama e and opera- irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- tional faults of the vehicle and reduce the effectiveness of the driver assist in s on pa e systems and airba system.
Page 183 are and maintenance of the vehicle ⇒ n ine control and emission control system ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction ⇒ he parts of the e haust system become very hot. his may cause fires. ark the vehicle so that no parts of the e haust system come in contact Additional information and warnin s with hi hly flammable materials under the vehicle such as dry rass.
Page 184 are and maintenance of the vehicle atalytic converter irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ⇒ or the sake of the environment...
Page 185: Do-It-Yourself
ractical information Do-it-yourself ractical information uestions and answers before articulars ossible causes amon others ossible remedy ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 186 ractical information articulars ossible causes amon others ossible remedy ⇒ ⇒ ...
Page 187 ractical information n an emer ency irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ntroduction hecklist ⇒ Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ A broken-down vehicle is a hi h accident risk to itself and other road users. top the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
Page 188 ractical information irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ailure to observe the checklist which is for your own safety can lead to acci- dents and serious in uries. irst-aid kit ⇒ Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe eneral safety pre- first-aid kit cautions.
Page 189 ractical information mer ency closin or openin hen doin an emer ency closin or emer ency openin remove the parts ntroduction carefully and reinstall them correctly to avoid vehicle dama e. Manually unlockin or lockin the driver s door Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ...
Page 190 ractical information Manually unlockin the front passen er door and rear doors mer ency unlockin the selector lever lock mer ency lockin the vehicle with the vehicle key the emer ency lock is covered by a rubber seal . irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- Remove the cover of in s on pa e...
Page 191 ractical information reparations Removin the cover of the shift ate ⇒ ⇒ mer ency unlockin the selector lever lock ⇒ ever move the selector lever from position as lon as the handbrake is not ti ht. Otherwise the vehicle may une pectedly start to move on an uphill or downhill slope causin accidents and serious in uries.
Page 192 ractical information ool kit lacement ntroduction n the lu a e com- partment below the floor cov- Additional information and warnin s erin pare wheel and tool kit ⇒ in the foam part. ⇒ irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ⇒ ...
Page 193 ractical information omponents ool kit components. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ool kit components⇒ code number ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 194 ractical information heel trims heel trim ntroduction Additional information and warnin s ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Removin a push-on nsuitable wheel trims and incorrect installation of wheel trims can cause ac- type wheel trim. cidents and serious in uries. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ncorrectly installed wheel trims can come loose while drivin and endan- in s on pa e...
Page 195 ractical information heel bolt caps ullin off the caps from the wheel bolts. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ⇒ ⇒ Anti-theft wheel bolts ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 196 ractical information heel chan e ontinued Make sure that the round is flat and firm. f necessary set up the ack on ntroduction a stable base with a lar e surface. Only chan e a wheel yourself if you are familiar with the re uired actions. Otherwise seek professional assistance.
Page 197 ractical information irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ailure to observe the checklist which is for your own safety can lead to acci- dents and serious in uries. Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe eneral safety pre- cautions.
Page 198 ractical information ontinued Only slacken the wheel bolts by about one turn until you have acked up heel bolts that are ti htened incorrectly can work loose durin drivin and the vehicle. cause accidents serious in uries and loss of control over the vehicle. ever rease or oil the wheel bolts and the thread in the wheel hubs.
Page 199 ractical information iftin the vehicle with the ack ackin points for po- sitionin the ack. ack applied at rear left side of the vehicle. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- hecklist in s on pa e ⇒ ...
Page 200 ractical information hecklist ontinued heel chan e ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ han in a wheel mproper use of the ack can lead to the vehicle slippin off the ack thus nscrew the wheel bolts us- in the he a on socket in the causin serious in ury.
Page 201 ractical information ⇒ ⇒ ncorrect ti htenin tor ue or improper handlin of the wheel bolts can cause loss of control over the vehicle accidents and serious in uries. Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the hubs clean and free of oil and rease.
Page 202 ractical information uses o avoid dama e to the vehicle s electrical system always switch off the ntroduction i nition the li hts and all power consumin devices and remove the i nition key from the i nition lock before replacin a fuse. f a fuse is replaced with one of a hi her ratin dama e can occur in other parts of the electrical system.
Page 203 ractical information uses in the vehicle olour Ampera e Openin the distribution board on the dashboard ⇒ On the driver s side of Openin the distribution board in the en ine compartment the dashboard Distribution board cover. ⇒ ⇒ Remove the distribution board covers carefully and replace them correctly to avoid dama e to the vehicle.
Page 204 ractical information Replacin blown fuses dentifyin blown fuses ⇒ Replacin fuses ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ llustration of a blown fuse. f a fuse is replaced with one of a hi her ratin dama e can occur in other parts of the electrical system. se the plastic twee ers to remove or in-...
Page 205 ractical information ⇒ han in a bulb ⇒ ⇒ ntroduction Accidents can be caused if the road is not sufficiently illuminated and the ve- hicle is not seen by or hard to see for other road users. mproper bulb replacement can cause accidents and serious in uries. Always read and observe the warnin s before all work in the en ine com- partment ⇒ ...
Page 206 ractical information nformation on bulb replacement irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e hecklist ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ailure to observe the checklist which is for your own safety can lead to acci- dents and serious in uries.
Page 207 ractical information Replacin bulbs in the headlamp Halo en H Rear view of the ri ht H headlamp. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnin s on pa e ulb replacement in the H headlamp erform the actions in the specified order ow beam and main beam urn si nal li ht at the front arkin li hts...
Page 208 ractical information Replacin the bulb in the front fo lamp n the bumper front ri ht Remove the fo lamp cover. irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- erform the actions in the specified order in s on pa e erform the actions in the specified order ⇒ ...
Page 209 ractical information ulb replacement in the tail li ht assembly Removin the tail li ht assembly ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Replacin the li ht bulb ⇒ At the side of the a e compartment Re- movin the tail li ht assembly. nstall the tail li ht assembly ⇒ ...
Page 210 ractical information Replacin the rear license plate li ht bulb erform the actions in the specified order n the tail ate Rear license plate lamp. Rear license plate lamp Removin the bulb housin . irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e erform the actions in the specified order...
Page 211 ractical information ump startin ontinued ump startin creates a hi hly e plosive o yhydro en as mi ture in the ntroduction vehicle s battery. Keep fire sparks open flames and lit ci arettes well clear of the vehicle s battery. ever use a mobile phone while you are attachin or re- movin the ump leads.
Page 212 ractical information erformin ump startin ⇒ ⇒ tartin the en ine chematic for connect- in the ump leads Dischar ed vehicle battery and vehicle Removin the ump leads battery supplyin power irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ncorrect ump startin can cause the vehicle battery to e plode and lead to...
Page 213 ractical information ontinued Make sure that the non-insulated parts of the crocodile clips never touch. Additionally make sure that the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery never touches electrically conductin parts of the vehicle. heck the view window in the vehicle s battery use a flashli ht if needed. f the window is li ht yellow or colourless do not attempt to ump start in- stead seek e pert assistance.
Page 214 ractical information ow-startin and towin hen a vehicle is towed its drivin behaviour and brakin performance are ntroduction substantially impaired. o reduce the risk of an accident or serious in ury ob- serve the followin As the driver of the towed vehicle he pedal force re uired for brakin is substantially hi her because the brake booster is not workin .
Page 215 ractical information owin vehicles with automatic earbo nburned fuel may enter into and dama e the catalytic converter durin tow- in . hen am not permitted to tow the vehicle otes on towin irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e ow rope or tow bar...
Page 216 ractical information irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- in s on pa e in s on pa e ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ittin the front towin eye Drivin instructions for towin ⇒ ...
Page 217 ractical information Driver of the towin vehicle ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 218 Anodised surfaces ......oot lid ........Anti-theft wheel bolts .
Page 219 apacities Daily trip counter ......Data ink onnector D ....hecks when refuellin .
Page 220 Drivin mer ency closin or openin ....n ine data ........n ine oil .
Page 221 orce imiter lasses stora e bo ......ndicator au e love bo orei n countries ndicator li ht ross wei ht .
Page 222 ack ......... ame plate .
Page 223 olishin ........Refuellin ........ollen filter .
Page 224 ervice interval display ......tickers ........ervice position of the windscreen wipers .
Page 225 ransportin ....... . . ehicle battery ......read depth .
Page 226 ashin the vehicle ashin your vehicle ......ear indicators ......ei hts .
Page 227 iper blades rench symbol ....... Other haracters Škoda information system ..... ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin...
Page 229 ehicle overview efore drivin hen drivin Maintenance cleanin servic- Do-it-yourself...
Page 230 Škoda Auto or the sake of the environment...

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