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  • Page 1 ŠkodaSuperb OWNER´ S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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. We therefore recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your vehicle and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Introduction The on-board literature The Service Schedule The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's contains: Manual” as well as the brochures “Service plan”, “Technical • Vehicle data data” and “Travelling assistant”. There can also be a variety of •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's The windscreen wiper and washing system . Communicating and Navigating ..Rear-view mirror ..... . Multifunction steering wheel* .
  • Page 5 Contents Driving Tips Brake fluid ..........The battery .
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7 Layout of this Owner's Manual Fig. 1...

  • Page 8: Layout Of This Owner's Manual

    Layout of this Owner's Manual Layout of this Owner's Manual The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make have to take. We have identified the corresponding Actions with a dash, it easy for you to find and absorb the information you require. A sample ⇒...
  • Page 9 Layout of this Owner's Manual...

  • Page 10: Using The System

    Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 11 Cockpit Fig. 2 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit An overview Fuse box (on side of dash panel) ....Bonnet remote release ......This general view is designed to help you to quickly Storage compartments .
  • Page 13 Cockpit Note • Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models. • Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone, navigation system, CD player etc. are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment.

  • Page 14: Instruments And Indicator/Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights General view of the instrument cluster Fig. 3 Instrument cluster − with counter for distance driven ....Engine revolutions counter .

  • Page 15: Engine Revolutions Counter

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Engine revolutions counter Cold range If the pointer is still in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at ⇒ page 13, fig. 3 The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.

  • Page 16: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Fuel gauge Digital clock ⇒ page 13, fig. 3 The fuel gauge only operates when the ignition is switched on.  The fuel tank has a capacity of about 62 litres. The warning symbol the instrument cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking.

  • Page 17: Speedometer With Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Speedometer with counter for distance Fault display dEF will appear as a constant text in the display field of the counter for driven distance driven if there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have this fault rectified without delay by a Škoda dealer.

  • Page 18: Service Interval Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Service Interval Display in the display of the trip counter Service in information display Service now The display disappears within 20 seconds after starting the engine. The trip counter is also displayed after pressing the reset button of the trip counter (for more than 1 second).

  • Page 19: Multi-Functional Indicator

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Multi-functional indicator* Note • Never reset the display between service intervals otherwise this may Introduction result in incorrect readouts. • information is retained in the Service Interval Display also after the battery of the vehicle is disconnected. •...
  • Page 20 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in ⇒ page 21 Driving time the display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total ⇒ page 21 Distance driven distance memory (memory 2).
  • Page 21 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Using the system The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button • Average fuel consumption • Distance driven • Average speed • Driving time You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 22 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Average fuel consumption Note The outside temperature is not indicating when showing navigation data The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is (guidance to the destination). It must be called up over the menu (valid for shown in the display in litres/100 km ⇒...

  • Page 23: Information Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Information display* particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in ⇒ page 20, fig. time by pressing the button The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9.999 km. The Introduction indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
  • Page 24 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Menu The display of text is possible in the following languages: Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. You can have the relevant language set by a Škoda dealer. The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equipment installed on the vehicle).
  • Page 25 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights – You can select the menu through the rocker switch . The Door ajar warning, luggage compartment door and selected information is displayed after pressing the button bonnet ajar warning for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch (after about 4 seconds).

  • Page 26: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Radio display The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indi- cate a warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the symbols ⇒ page 28. Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational faults exist at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other and are each visible for about 2 seconds.
  • Page 27 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights If the Auto Check Control detects faults, these will be displayed about 15  ⇒ page 35 seconds after starting the engine in place of the text shown above. A Faults in the brake surface warning signal sounds at the same time. ...
  • Page 28 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights ⇒ page 32  Fuel level low ⇒ page 32 Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor  faulty ⇒ page 32  Brake pad worn ⇒ page 33  Washer fluid level low ⇒ page 33 ...

  • Page 29: Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Warning lights An overview The warning lights indicate certain functions if necessary faults. Fig. 17 Instrument cluster with warning lights  Turn signal system for vehicles towing a  Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ page 30 ⇒...
  • Page 30 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  EPC fault light (petrol engine)  Brake system ⇒ page 31 ⇒ page 35  Glow plug system (diesel engine)  Dynamo ⇒ page 31 ⇒ page 36  Coolant temperature/coolant level  Seat belt warning light ⇒...
  • Page 31 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 59. WARNING Have the airbag system checked immediately by a Škoda Dealer if  Airbag system a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag or the belt tensioner not being activated in the event of an accident.
  • Page 32 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  The rear fog light If the warning light does not come on at all when the ignition is switched on, this may indicate a fault in the glow plug system. Have the engine inspected by a Škoda Dealer. ...
  • Page 33 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 209.  Fuel reserve The following text will be displayed in the information display*:  The warning light comes on if the fuel level in the tank has dropped to STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL about 8 litres.
  • Page 34 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  Open door The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP! OIL PRESS. STOP MOTOR! SERVICE MANUAL  The warning light comes on if the boot lid is opened and if one on The warning light ...
  • Page 35 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE properly. Further information on the ESP ⇒ page 169. ...
  • Page 36 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights A fault in the ABS WARNING (continued) The system is not functioning properly if the warning light  does not go • Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 203 before out within a few seconds after switching on the ignition, does not light up checking the brake fluid level and opening the bonnet.
  • Page 37 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights   Dynamo . Visit the next Škoda dealer immediately and have the brake system checked.  The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It 3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal. should go out after the engine has started.

  • Page 38: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Keys Description Fig. 19 Folding key ⇒ fig. 19 – Press the unlock button in order to open and close the folding key. Fig. 18 Set of keys ⇒ fig. 18 Your car is supplied with two master keys as well as a service , an emergency key and a key ring...
  • Page 39 Unlocking and locking Changing the key battery 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 Škoda dealers. 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 40: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking  should, however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the Electronic immobiliser battery yourself: The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being – Fold open the key. operated by an unauthorised person. – Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key.
  • Page 41 Unlocking and locking Safe securing WARNING The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automat- If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing ically blocked.
  • Page 42 Unlocking and locking Unlocking the vehicle using the key Note If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after opening the door.
  • Page 43 Unlocking and locking Buttons for central locking Locking all doors and the boot lid  ⇒ fig. – Press button Unlocking all doors and the boot lid  ⇒ fig. – Press button 23. If the boot lid has been set to the permanent locking mode, it is then not unlocked ⇒...
  • Page 44 Unlocking and locking Unlocking all doors and the boot lid to avoid inadvertently being locked out of the vehicle. You then have to lock a door separately after closing it. – Turn the key twice in opening direction within 5 seconds or •...
  • Page 45 Unlocking and locking Boot lid Open boot lid ⇒ fig. 26 – Press on the handle and at the same time raise the boot lid. Close the boot lid – Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒ Permanently locking boot lid ⇒...

  • Page 46: Child Safety Locks

    Unlocking and locking Child safety locks WARNING • Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot Child safety locks on the rear doors lid. Otherwise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the lock is closed - risk of accident! The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being •...

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking car So long as the child safety lock is switched on it is not possible to open the door from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside. Remote control Description You can use the remote control:...

  • Page 48: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Unlocking and locking  the boot lid within the next 30 seconds, the car locks again automatically. switched on. Should this happen, press the unlock button of the master This function is intended to prevent the vehicle being unlocked uninten- key.
  • Page 49 Unlocking and locking How is the alarm system switched off? If the turn signal lights do not flash, check the doors, bonnet and boot lid again to ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the bonnet or the boot The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by lid remain open when the anti-theft alarm system is activated, the turn only using the remote control.

  • Page 50: Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking  Interior monitor* Note The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and You can switch off the interior monitor only after opening the door. then triggers the alarm. Power windows Switch on the driver's door Fig. 29 Interior monitor pushbutton You can switch the interior monitor off if, for example, an animal or other moving objects inside the car might trigger the alarm.
  • Page 51 Unlocking and locking – Pressing of the switch in the driver's door down to the stop will WARNING (continued) cause the window to be opened completey, automatically. • The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will Renewed pressing of the switch causes the window to stop be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open immediately.
  • Page 52 Unlocking and locking Switches in front passenger door and in rear doors WARNING A switch for the relevant window is provided in these The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will be doors. stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You should nevertheless take particular care when closing the windows! A person may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!

  • Page 53: Electric Sliding/Tilting Roof

    Unlocking and locking • You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows imme- Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and diately by releasing the key of the button of the remote control. hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
  • Page 54 Unlocking and locking ⇒ page 52, The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. fig. 32 and only functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial You can slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand has a number of fixed positions.
  • Page 55 Unlocking and locking Convenience operation You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside. – Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing posi- tion or press the closing button of the remote control until the sliding/tilting roof is closed ⇒...
  • Page 56 Unlocking and locking – Have the fault rectified by a Škoda Dealer. Note It is necessary after each emergency operation (using crank handle) to move the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to press ⇒ page 52, fig. 32 the control dial forward to switch position for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 57: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights Switching off all lights – Turn the light switch into position O.  Switching lights on and off Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is switched off automatically when the engine is started and after switching the ignition off;...
  • Page 58 Lights and Visibility  Fog lights* Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting. Switching on the fog lights  ⇒ page 56, fig. 35 – First of all turn the light switch into position   –...
  • Page 59 Lights and Visibility  Headlight range adjustment Note Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Switch for hazard warning lights ...
  • Page 60 Lights and Visibility – Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly Note move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example: there.

  • Page 61: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility – Open the door, the low beam lights up. Notes on light and indicator functions • The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corresponding indicator light   in the instrument cluster also If you shift the lever into the main beam position, the main beam lights up.
  • Page 62 Lights and Visibility Switching the interior light on Rear interior lighting  – Press the switch on the symbol Switching the interior light off – Press the switch on the symbol O.  Front reading lights ⇒ page 60, fig. 40 –...

  • Page 63: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility ⇒ page 61, fig. 42 Entry lighting The lights without interior monitoring sensors are actu-  ated by pressing the glass on the symbol O or by switching to the middle position  The light is located in the door trim panel below. The functions are the same as for the interior lighting at the front of the car The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the corresponding ⇒...
  • Page 64 Lights and Visibility ⇒ page 62, fig. 44 – Press switch to switch on the rear window You can pull the sun visors for the driver and front passenger out of the fixture and swivel them toward the doors in the direction of the arrow heater.

  • Page 65: The Windscreen Wiper And Washing System

    Lights and Visibility Rolling up Finger-operated wiping – Hold the sun screen in such a way that it can roll up slowly and – Position the lever down into position if you wish to wipe the without damage into the housing. windscreen only for a single wipe - spring-tensioned position.
  • Page 66 Lights and Visibility – If you have switched the ignition off and on again, you must Headlight cleaning system* then once again activate the sensor by moving the lever into home position , and then back into position The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 67: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Replacing windscreen wiper blades Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could be due to wax residues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is therefore important to degrease the lips of the winscreen wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.
  • Page 68 Lights and Visibility Automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror* Electrically adjustable rear mirror The mirror is dimmed automatically depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear provided the ignition is switched on. The mirror has no lever on the bottom edge of the mirror. When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
  • Page 69 Lights and Visibility Folding in both exterior mirrors* Note  – Turn the rotary knob to position • Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is switched on. Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror* •...

  • Page 70: Front Seats

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (continued) • Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects Basic information may get behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically

    Seats and Stowage Adjusting front seats electrically* – Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage. Adjusting seats Adjusting height of seat – Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever ⇒...
  • Page 72 Seats and Stowage Memory for the seat WARNING • Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury! • Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
  • Page 73 Seats and Stowage Emergency Off Note If you operate any button or the switch ON/OFF of the driver seat, you can • When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that interrupt the setting operation at any time in an emergency. you begin with the front button and assign a memory button to each addi- tional driver.
  • Page 74 Seats and Stowage Retrieving settings with remote control If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control from a Škoda Dealer and then assign it to the rear memory button. – If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock button of the remote control ⇒...
  • Page 75 Seats and Stowage Head restraints Adjusting the height of a head restraint – Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push ⇒ fig. it up or down in direction of arrow 55. Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher.

  • Page 76: Front Passenger Seat With A Folding Central Back Rest

    Seats and Stowage WARNING The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective protection to the occupants in the event of an accident. Front passenger seat with a folding central back rest* Fig. 57 Armrest of rear seats: Operating the Folding out and setting passenger seat...
  • Page 77 Seats and Stowage – Shift the seat forwards or backwards using switch Protective sack – Move the rear part of the seat upwards or downwards using When using the foldable central part of the back rest the switch protective sack reduces dirt getting on the passenger seat. Caution •...

  • Page 78: Footrest At The Rear

    Seats and Stowage Seat heaters* The protective sack has zip on the upper side to release air. It allows the upper side to be opened out. You can also use the protective sack as a luggage bag. Footrest at the rear* Fig.

  • Page 79: Pedals

    Seats and Stowage Front seats Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! – You can switch on and adjust the heaters of the driver and front passenger seats by turning the rotary controls WARNING ⇒ page 77, fig. 60, respectively. •...
  • Page 80 Seats and Stowage Lashing eyes WARNING • Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly. •...
  • Page 81 Seats and Stowage Folding double hooks Side compartment Fig. 64 Luggage Fig. 63 Folding double compartment: Side hooks compartment Folding double hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags – You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the ⇒...
  • Page 82 Seats and Stowage WARNING No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. Caution Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.

  • Page 83: The Cool Box In The Armrest Of Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage ⇒ page 81, The cool box in the armrest of rear seats* – Pull the seat belt tight in direction of arrow fig. Using the system Stowing – Close the cover for the through-loading bag in the boot. –...
  • Page 84 Seats and Stowage You can remove the cool box if necessary ⇒ page 84. You can replace the If the cool box is removed, install the partition with the storage net ⇒ fig. cool box with a storage net ⇒ fig. 68 which is fixed with a velcro fastener to the side wall of the cool box.
  • Page 85 Seats and Stowage ⇒ fig. Removing and installing the cool box – Remove the locking mechanism – Open the lid of the cool box. – Press open the upper side of the cool box from the inside in the direction of arrow and put away the cool box in the luggage compartment (see arrow –...

  • Page 86: Cargoflex Folding Box

    Seats and Stowage CargoFlex folding box* You can transport the folding box in two different positions - in the ⇒ fig. 71 transport position against the partition of the luggage compartment, or in the ready position lowered onto the floor of Lowering and securing folding box ⇒...
  • Page 87 Seats and Stowage Caution The parts of the folding box can be damaged if handled roughly or in an unprofessional way. Opening folding box Fig. 74 Opening folding box You can transport the opened folding box in the secured end or middle position against the partition of the luggage compartment.
  • Page 88 Seats and Stowage – Press on the bottom part of the handle and open the Lowering folding box compartments in the direction of arrow 3. The compartment wall must be heard to engage in the slot in the bottom part of the box.

  • Page 89: The Roof Luggage Rack System

    Seats and Stowage ⇒ page 87, fig. 75 The roof luggage rack system – Press the bottom part of the handle fold the compartments in direction of arrow 1. The compart- ments must be heard to engage in the lid. Description –...
  • Page 90 Seats and Stowage Attachment points WARNING • The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably attached - risk of accident! • You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident! •...

  • Page 91: Drinks Can Holder

    Seats and Stowage Drinks can holder Drinks can holder in armrest of the rear seats* Drinks can holder in front compartment Fig. 79 Drinks can holder in rear armrest Fig. 78 Centre console: Drinks can The drinks can holder is provided in the stowage compartment. holder Access to drinks can holder ⇒...

  • Page 92: Ashtray

    Seats and Stowage Removing the ashtray insert WARNING ⇒ fig. 80 – Grasp the ashtray insert at the side recesses and • pull it out. Do not place any hot beverages into the can holder while the car is moving. The hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding! Replacing the ashtray insert •...
  • Page 93 Seats and Stowage Removing the ashtray insert Ashtray located in the armrest of the rear right door – Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop. Opening ashtray – Grasp the ashtray insert and pull it out at an angle of about –...

  • Page 94: Cigarette Lighters And Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Cigarette lighters and power sockets Using the power socket – Take out the cigarette lighter. Cigarette lighter – Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter. You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other electrical appliances.
  • Page 95 Seats and Stowage Cigarette lighter in rear compartment Power socket in the luggage compartment Fig. 84 Centre Fig. 85 Luggage console: Cigarette compartment: Power lighter socket ⇒ fig. Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter – Open the cover of the power socket ⇒...

  • Page 96: Storage Facilities

    Seats and Stowage Storage facilities Storage compartment on the front passenger side The storage compartment on the front passenger side is An overview lockable* and illuminated. You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle: ⇒ page 227 First-aid box ⇒...
  • Page 97 Seats and Stowage Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid. cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment. WARNING •...
  • Page 98 Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment in centre console WARNING • The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes. Risk of fire! • The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons.
  • Page 99 Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment in door panel WARNING The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons. Stowage compartment below steering wheel Fig. 92 Stowage compartment in door panel WARNING Fig. 91 Dash panel: Use the stowage compartments in the door panels only for small Stowage compart- items which do not project out of the compartment in order to ments below steering...
  • Page 100 Seats and Stowage Stowage compartment for an umbrella* Opening umbrella ⇒ fig. – Press the knob in direction of arrow Closing umbrella – Press the knob in direction of arrow . The umbrella first of all closes partially in direction of arrow –...
  • Page 101 Seats and Stowage Armrest with stowage compartment Opening stowage compartment ⇒ fig. – Fold out the top cover of the arm rest You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The armrest is adjustable for height and length. Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment* –...
  • Page 102 Seats and Stowage Rear armrest with stowage compartment* Clothes hooks You will find a clothes hook above each of the rear doors. Fig. 97 Armrest of rear seats: Fig. 98 Area above rear doors: Clothes hooks – You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort. The armrest includes a stowage compartment.

  • Page 103: The Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system The air conditioning system Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circumstances when the air conditioning system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg Description area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
  • Page 104 Heating and air conditioning system Setting temperature WARNING (continued) ⇒ fig. 99 – Turn the control dial to the right in order to • You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer increase the temperature. period of time. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to –...
  • Page 105 Heating and air conditioning system Keeping winscreen demisted Note We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the • If the windscreen is misted up, turn the air distributor regulator into windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining): ...
  • Page 106 Heating and air conditioning system •  Recirculated air mode Turn the air distribution control into the position • Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of • Switch on the air conditioning system using switch the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
  • Page 107 Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position. Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.

  • Page 108: Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribu- in the air conditioning system just by switching to fresh air mode. tion. It is not necessary to manually alter the settings. The automatic mode ⇒...
  • Page 109 Heating and air conditioning system An acoustic signal for depressed buttons Note Simultaneous pressing of buttons can be used to de-acti- ECON  • If the air conditioning system has not been switched on for a lengthy vate or activate this function. period, odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits.
  • Page 110 Heating and air conditioning system Automatic mode The buttons Defrosting the windscreen  The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a The displays constant temperature and to demist the windows in the Display of blower stages  interior of the car. Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C Switching automatic mode on ...
  • Page 111 Heating and air conditioning system – Set a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F). Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of Recirculated air mode in ECON mode the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
  • Page 112 Heating and air conditioning system Setting temperature WARNING ⇒ page 108, fig. 102 – Press the button and continue • “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passengers, pressing until the desired temperature is set. reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
  • Page 113 Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Open air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position). Close air outlet vents – Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position. Redirecting air flow – Swivel upward or downward the grille of the vents in order to change the direction of the air flow using the vertically arranged thumbwheel.
  • Page 114 Heating and air conditioning system WARNING • If the Climatronic system is switched off (OFF), there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up.

  • Page 115: Setting Steering Wheel Position

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position WARNING You can set the height and the forward/back position of the • Adjust the steering wheel only when the car is stationary. steering wheel to the desired position. • For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of accident!

  • Page 116: Starting Engine

    Starting-off and Driving - start engine Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the Diesel engines selector lever is in position P. - fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine off - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on WARNING •...
  • Page 117 Starting-off and Driving • The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine For the sake of the environment which means that the starter only has to crank the engine. • Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be away.

  • Page 118: Switching The Engine Off

    Starting-off and Driving You should not switch on any major electrical components during Note the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained • unnecessarily. The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan •...

  • Page 119: Shifting Gears

    Starting-off and Driving Shifting gears Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to avoid any shift noises. The shift pattern The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition is on.

  • Page 120: Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving Applying the handbrake Caution – Pull the handbrake lever up fully. After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or Releasing the handbrake moving the selector lever into position P (automatic gearbox).

  • Page 121: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving WARNING (continued) WARNING • You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that For safety reasons the cruise control system must not be used in there is no small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar dense traffic or on difficult road surfaces (such as road chips, or etc., behind your vehicle.
  • Page 122 Starting-off and Driving Storing a speed WARNING First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed. Changing a stored speed You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the accelerator.
  • Page 123 Starting-off and Driving – If you release the pushbutton when the vehicle is travelling at Switching off the cruise control system completely a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored and the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again store the speed with the pushbutton in the position SET after an ⇒...

  • Page 124: 5-Speed Automatic Gearbox

    Automatic gearbox* Automatic gearbox* 5-speed automatic gearbox Parking – Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed. Information for driving with an automatic gearbox – Apply the handbrake firmly. Shifting up and down through the gears is performed auto- – Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the matically.
  • Page 125 Automatic gearbox* WARNING (continued) • When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".
  • Page 126 Automatic gearbox* The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is moved into posi- 3 - Position when driving in mountainous regions tion R when the ignition is also on. This position of the selector lever is suitable for long sloping sections. N - Neutral The gearbox shifts up and down automatically into first, second and third gear in line with engine load and vehicle speed.
  • Page 127 Automatic gearbox* A time delay element ensures that the selector lever is not blocked when WARNING (continued) rapidly switching over the position N (e.g. from R to D). This does, for • You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle example, allow one to seesaw out a stuck vehicle.
  • Page 128 Automatic gearbox* When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and WARNING downhill sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down when negotiating an uphill stretch. Depressing the brake pedal while Please note that using the kickdown function can result in the driving downhill causes the gearbox to shift down into the next lower gear.
  • Page 129 Automatic gearbox* Tiptronic Switching over to manual – Push the selector lever to the right out of position D. As soon The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually. as the gearbox has switched over, 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display, with the gear engaged being highlighted.
  • Page 130 Automatic gearbox* Emergency programme Towing a vehicle Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in tow-in your car ⇒ page 238. the system. The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are functional faults in the gearbox electronics.

  • Page 131: Communicating And Navigating

    Communicating and Navigating Communicating and Navigating Multifunction steering wheel* Operating cruise control system The cruise control system is operated with the buttons Introduction , but on version which is also fitted with mobile phone only by ⇒ fig. button 115. Switching on and off –...
  • Page 132 Communicating and Navigating – If you release the pushbutton when the vehicle is travelling at Operating radio and CD player a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored and the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again store the speed with the pushbutton in the position SET after an increase in speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.

  • Page 133: Mobile Phone, Two-Way Radio System And Navigation System

    Communicating and Navigating CD-player Note – You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multifunction steering wheel   (positions is only possible on certain models of mobile phone. More detailed infor- mation is available from your Škoda Dealer.
  • Page 134 Communicating and Navigating Initialisation Please contact your Škoda dealer If there are any points which are not clear. – Withdraw the ignition key. Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 135. – First insert the adapter without the mobile phone into the ⇒...
  • Page 135 Communicating and Navigating Telephone pre-installation at the front or rear* Initialisation of the adapter (GSM III) – Withdraw the ignition key. – Insert the adapter into the mount (the mobile phone must not be inserted in the adapter). – Plug the adapter cable into the mobile phone socket. –...
  • Page 136 10 watts. Note Our Skoda dealers are also happy to inform you about the possibilities Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and available for installing and operating mobile telephones and radio trans- two-way radio systems.
  • Page 137 Communicating and Navigating...

  • Page 138: Driving The Safe Way

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety Driving the safe way Requirements for maximum safety Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in acci- What you have to pay attention to in order to obtain the dent situations. maximum protection from the passive safety measures. In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the It is important that you comply with the following requirements in order to subject of passive safety in your vehicle.

  • Page 139: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? Accident statistics prove that seat belts which are fastened and properly adjusted reduce the risk of an injury and enhance the chance of survival in a major accident ⇒ page 139. It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when transporting children in the vehicle ⇒...

  • Page 140: The Physical Principle Of A Frontal Collision

    Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of motion) is produced both in terms of the car as well as in terms of the collision occupants. The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends essentially on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the vehicle and the occupants.

  • Page 141: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of Seat Belts

    Seat belts Important safety information regarding WARNING (continued) the use of seat belts • The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked by paper or similar objects otherwise the belt tongue will not lock in place The correct use of the seat belts considerably reduces the properly.

  • Page 142: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? – Correctly adjust the front seat and the head restraint before fastening your seat belt ⇒ page 69, “Front seats”. – Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your Fastening a three-point seat belt chest and pelvis ⇒...
  • Page 143 Seat belts – Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height WARNING (continued) adjuster has correctly locked in place. • A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then suddenly held firm by the belt.

  • Page 144: Belt Tensioners

    Seat belts ⇒ fig. – Press the red button in the belt lock 126. The spring WARNING force causes the tongue of the lock to jump out. Never attach a child safety seat on the front passenger seat if the –...
  • Page 145 Seat belts WARNING • The service life of seat belts and belt tensioners is 15 years from the date of manufacture of the vehicle. It is then necessary to have the seat belts replaced by a Škoda dealer. • Any work on the system including removal and installation of system components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by Škoda Dealer.

  • Page 146: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system A fault in the airbag system exists if: • the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched General information on the airbag system • the warning light does not go out after about 3 seconds after the igni- tion is switched on The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts •...
  • Page 147 Airbag system The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side colli- WARNING (continued) sions, in the case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover. • The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for Deployment factors only one accident.

  • Page 148: Front Airbags

    Airbag system Front airbags ⇒ fig. The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel 127. The front airbag for the front passenger is housed in the dash panel above ⇒ fig. the storage compartment 128. The installation positions are each Description of the front airbags marked with the “AIRBAG”...
  • Page 149 Airbag system Function of the front airbags occupant) in order to cushion head and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent, after an accident, to again Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully provide a clear view forward.

  • Page 150: Side Airbags

    Airbag system WARNING (continued) WARNING • No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag • Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without system. Any work on the airbag system including installing and using a proper restraint system.
  • Page 151 Airbag system Function of the side airbags The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the backrests of the front ⇒ page 149, fig. seats 131. Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by The side airbag system in combination with the three-point seat belts, fully inflated side airbags.
  • Page 152 Airbag system Important safety information on the side airbag WARNING (continued) • Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks etc., impact on the backrests of the seats otherwise risk of injury! the system may be damaged.

  • Page 153: Head Airbags

    Airbag system Head airbags* the event of a side collision so as to enable the head airbags to offer the maximum protection. You should therefore always fasten ⇒ page 138 the seat belts, not only Description of the head airbags because this is required by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection.
  • Page 154 Airbag system Important safety information on the head airbag If the head airbag is deployed, the airbag is filled with propellant gas and extends over the entire area of the side window including the door pillars Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the ⇒...

  • Page 155: Deactivating An Airbag

    The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically, also when the airbags have been switched off Deactivating airbags An airbag which has been switched off by a Skoda dealer using the vehicle system tester: If any airbags have been deactivated, switch them on •...
  • Page 156 Airbag system • Switching off airbags is indicated ⇒ page 155 in the middle of the dash   panel by the lighting up of the indicator light Note Your Škoda dealer will be able to advise you whether national legislation in your country allows airbags in your vehicle to be deactivated, and which ones.
  • Page 157 Airbag system – Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the main or emergency WARNING (continued) key in the opposite direction of the arrow to the position ON − There is a risk of the front passenger airbag or the side ⇒...

  • Page 158: Transporting Children Safely

    We recommend that you use child safety seats from the Škoda range of genuine accessories. These child seats were developed and also tested transporting children! for use in Skoda vehicles. They fulfil the standard ECE-R 44. An introduction to the subject WARNING...
  • Page 159 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued) • • Children less than 1.50 m in height or younger than 12 years Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running must not use a normal seat belt without a child restraint system properly.
  • Page 160 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING • If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat • Warning - particular hazard! Never use a child safety seat on the may suffer severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger front passenger seat in which the child is seated with its back airbag or airbags are deployed.
  • Page 161 Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbags In the event of a side collision, the side airbags offer the vehicle occupants enhanced protection. Children must never be seated in the deployment area of The side airbags are inflated in fractions of a second in order to be able to the side airbags and head airbags.

  • Page 162: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely Children of more than 150 cm in height may use the seat belts fitted to the WARNING (continued) vehicle without a seat bolster. • Children must never be seated with their head in the deploy- ment area of the side airbag. Risk of injury! •...
  • Page 163 Group 1 installed on rear seat facing the with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also direction of travel when the child is facing the direction of travel). − by allowing a Skoda dealer to do this...
  • Page 164 For children up to about 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg − by allowing a Skoda dealer to do this the optimal solution is a child safety seat in combination with the three- ⇒...

  • Page 165: Attaching Child Safety Seat

    Tighten the belt webbing over your hip if necessary. − by allowing a Skoda dealer to do this • Please comply with any differing national legal regulations −...
  • Page 166 Transporting children safely Activating child seat protection WARNING – Attach the child safety seat with the three-point seat belt as stated in the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat. It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 154 the airbag (airbags) when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat –...
  • Page 167 • Ask a Škoda dealer whether a child seat which you bought for funnels another vehicle is recommended for use in a Skoda before using an “ISOFIX” system. There are two fixing eyes between the backrest and the seat itself on both of the outer rear seats for fixing the “ISOFIX”...
  • Page 168 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) • Certain child seats which use the “ISOFIX” system can be attached with standard three-point seat belts. Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child safety seat when installing and removing the seat. Note Child seats which use the “ISOFIX”...
  • Page 169 Transporting children safely...
  • Page 170 Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology • Electronic stability programme (ESP)* Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) • Traction control system (TCS) • Antilock brake system ABS General • Brake Assist Operating principle The ESP switches on automatically when the engine is started and then conducts a self-test.
  • Page 171 Intelligent Technology • The ESP warning light ⇒ page 34 lights up in the instrument cluster when Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or other there is a fault on the ESP. assignment of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP ⇒...
  • Page 172 Intelligent Technology mitted to the road surface is automatically adapted by reducing the engine Note speed. This occurs at all speeds. • All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres in order to achieve The TCS operates in combination with the ABS ⇒ page 173. The TCS will problem-free operation of the TCS.
  • Page 173 Intelligent Technology The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as the brake has cooled of driving, it may be necessary to have the thickness of the brake pads down. inspected at a Škoda Dealer between the service inspections. Wet roads or road salt WARNING There may be a certain delay before the brakes take full effect under certain conditions such as when driving through water, during heavy rain...
  • Page 174 Intelligent Technology Antiblock brake system (ABS) fied. Drive at a reduced speed while on your way to the dealer and adapt your style of driving to the higher brake pedal pressure required. ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Low brake fluid level An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake General system.
  • Page 175 The normal braking system is still fully functional if there is an the brake pedal, the function of the Brake Assist is automatically switched ABS fault. Visit a Skoda dealer as quickly as possible and adjust off and the brakes operate in the normal way.
  • Page 176 Intelligent Technology It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the engine is not running (vehicle being towed in). The only difference is that greater physical effort is required. If the steering is turned to full lock when the car is stationary, you will place great stresses on the power steering system.
  • Page 177 Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and then speed is marked by the beginning of the red zone on the scale of the revo- lutions counter. Shift up into the next higher gear on a vehicle fitted with afterwards manual gearbox before the red zone is reached.
  • Page 178 Driving and the Environment New brake pads – Do not tow-start the vehicle over a distance of more than 50 metres ⇒ page 239, “Tow-starting a vehicle”. Allow for the fact that new brake pads do not achieve their full braking effi- ciency until after the first 200 kilometres.
  • Page 179 You can obtain further information regarding masking over or converting the headlights from your Škoda Dealer. It is also possible, in certain countries, that the Skoda dealership network has not been established yet. This is the reason why obtaining certain...
  • Page 180 Driving and the Environment Driving in an economical and Looking ahead when driving environmentally conscious manner A vehicle's highest fuel consumption occurs it accelerates. Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily. If you drive with forsight General you will not need to brake so often and will also then not have to accel- erate so much.
  • Page 181 Driving and the Environment Automatic gearbox Avoiding full throttle – Depress the accelerator pedal slowly. Do not depress it Driving more slowly means saving fuel. beyond the kickdown position, however. An effective way of achieving good fuel economy is to shift up early. You will consume more fuel if you drive at unnecessarily high revolutions in any given gear.
  • Page 182 Driving and the Environment Reducing idling tion could be as high as 0.5 litres/1 000 km depending on your style of driving. Idling also costs fuel. It is quite normal that a new engine has a higher oil consumption at first, and reaches its lowest level only after a certain running in time.
  • Page 183 Driving and the Environment Avoid driving short distances distance, on the one hand at +20°C and on the other hand at -10°C. Your vehicle has a higher fuel consumption in winter than in summer. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption.
  • Page 184 Driving and the Environment • Saving electricity Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system • Improved purity of different classes of materials Generating electricity costs fuel. • Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommen- dation 260 –...
  • Page 185 Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer General Maintenance There are a number of points to pay attention to when Technical requirements towing a trailer. The towing device must satisfy certain technical require- Trailer load ments. The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded. You can negotiate appropriately steeper inclines and descents if you do Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage.
  • Page 186 Towing a trailer Driving Tips Tyre inflation pressure Select the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for that of “fully laden”, Particular caution is required when towing a trailer. ⇒ page 220. The inflation pressure of the tyres fitted to the trailer adjust in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
  • Page 187 Towing a trailer Detachable towing device* before negotiating a downhill section to allow the engine to also act as a brake. Engine overheating Please keep a check on the coolant temperature gauge if you have to negotiate a lengthy downhill stretch in a low gear at a high engine speed when the outside temperature is very high ⇒...
  • Page 188 Towing a trailer • Contact a Škoda dealer if you encounter any problems using the device. • Inspect the ball head to ensure that it is properly locked each time before setting off. • Never unlock the ball head with a trailer coupled to it. •...
  • Page 189 Towing a trailer...
  • Page 190 Care and cleaning General Maintenance Care and cleaning 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 Frequent washing protects your vehicle.
  • Page 191 Care and cleaning Washing vehicle by hand WARNING It is important to first soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse it off as When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the thoroughly as possible before washing your vehicle by hand. brake system can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident.
  • Page 192 ⇒ page 191, “Wax treatment”. On no account use circular spray nozzles or so-called dirt cutters. We recommend using a preservative from the range of accessories offered by your Skoda dealer. The water containing wax must be no hotter than 60°C. Caution...
  • Page 193 Slight damage to paintwork such as scratches, scuffs or traces of chip You should also clean the windows regularly from the inside. damage must be touched up immediately with paint (Skoda painting pen) Do not use window leathers which you have used to polish the vehicle before any corrosion can result.
  • Page 194 We recommend using a preservative from the range of accessories offered by your Skoda dealer. Locks WARNING We recommend that you use Genuine Škoda Spray with regreasing and One should remember when cleaning the wheels that moisture, ice anticorrosive effect for de-icing locks.
  • Page 195 Care and cleaning Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the doors, luggage compartment cover, WARNING headliner etc. are best treated with special cleaning products, using if necessary a dry foam and a soft sponge or brush. Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protec- tion agents for the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields.
  • Page 196 Care and cleaning • Leather cleaning and care Care also for the leather dye. Refreshen areas which have lost their colour with a special coloured leather cream as required. In view of the exclusiveness of the qualities and characteristics of the leathers used (such as sensitivity to oils, greases, dirt etc.) a certain care- fulness in use and particular care are required.
  • Page 197 Care and cleaning – Eliminate special stains (e.g. ball-point pens, felt pen, nail Seat belts varnish, dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.) with a special stain remover suitable for leather. – Keep the seat belts clean. Leather care – Wash seat belts which have become soiled using a mild soapy solution.
  • Page 198 Care and cleaning Skoda dealers have the cleaning agents and preservatives recommended by the manufacturer and also the required equipment. WARNING It is necessary to observe the guidelines given in the chapter before working on the engine compartment ⇒ page 203.
  • Page 199 Fuel Fuel Petrol You can make unlimited use of fuel which has a higher octane number than that required by the engine. There will, however, be no advantages gained by this in terms of engine performance and fuel consumption! Grades of petrol The handling, performance and life of your engine are determined to a significant extent by the quality of the fuel.
  • Page 200 Fuel Fuel additives When using biofuel pay attention to the following points: You must not use fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and • The Performance may be reduced slightly if you switch to driving with similar products) in diesel fuel. biofuel.
  • Page 201 Fuel Opening the fuel filler cap Prewarming fuel The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures – Unlock the fuel filler flap with the switch in the driver door operation of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temper- ⇒...
  • Page 202 Fuel • – Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. Vehicles fitted with catalytic converter should never be allowed to let the fuel tank to run completely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the – Unscrew the clip attaching the right-hand side trim panel and engine can result in misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust pull the trim panel off the body.
  • Page 203 Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment Opening and closing the bonnet. Fig. 154 Radiator grille: handle Opening the bonnet – Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's Fig. 153 Bonnet release lever ⇒ fig. side 153.
  • Page 204 Inspecting and Replenishing The bonnet is held in the opened position by a pressurized gas spring. WARNING • Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key. WARNING • Apply the handbrake firmly. • Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is •...
  • Page 205 Inspecting and Replenishing Overview of the engine compartment WARNING (continued) − Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand. Overview of the engine compartment Caution The main inspection points When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account mixed up.
  • Page 206 Inspecting and Replenishing Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals Note (QG2) The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol Denomination Petrol engine Diesel engine and diesel engines is practically identical. VW 505 01 Multigrade high- VW 500 00 lubricity oils...
  • Page 207 – Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully. We recommend using a preservative from the range of accessories offered by your Skoda dealer. – After this, once again withdraw the dipstick and read off the oil •...
  • Page 208 Inspecting and Replenishing and may pass through the exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil may Caution combust in the catalytic converter and damage it. The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range . Danger of damaging the catalytic converter. Changing engine oil Replenishing engine oil The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service...
  • Page 209 Inspecting and Replenishing Cooling system Your Škoda dealer can also supply you with the correct coolant additives. Caution Coolant • Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, The job of the coolant is to cool the engine. in particular, involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect. •...
  • Page 210 Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible One should contact a Skoda dealer as soon as possible if the source of under the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch off the overheating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be engine and obtain professional assistance from a Škoda dealer.
  • Page 211 Inspecting and Replenishing WARNING (continued) WARNING • The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compart- your health. Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are ment that the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury! also harmful to the health.
  • Page 212 This is why brake fluid must be replaced every two years. One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Skoda Auto. The specifi- cation for the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.
  • Page 213 Inspecting and Replenishing The battery WARNING • The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be Working on the battery handled with the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes Particular care is required when carrying out any work on in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis and the battery!
  • Page 214 Inspecting and Replenishing Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called WARNING (continued) magic eye • It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
  • Page 215 Inspecting and Replenishing A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below Caution 0°C. If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 4 weeks, the battery will We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked by a Škoda discharge gradually as a result from electrical components such as the dealer before the start of the winter, and recharged if necessary.
  • Page 216 Inspecting and Replenishing – Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the Removing and installing the battery charger. – Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all “positive”, then “negative”). It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini- charger) .
  • Page 217 We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by your Note Skoda dealer since it does require special disposal. We do not recommend that you remove and install the battery yourself (even when you are following the instructions given in this manual) since...
  • Page 218 Inspecting and Replenishing Windscreen Wiper and Washer System 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 219 The filter is replaced according to directions given in the Service Plan. The filter should be replaced even earlier when the air flow is reduced significantly. Changing of the filter is undertaken by a Skoda dealer as part of the inspection service.
  • Page 220 Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels Please comply with any national regulations in other countries which may differ from the information stated above. Unidirectional tyres* General comments The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
  • Page 221 Wheels and Tyres Tyre life Tyre inflation pressure The working life of tyres will be shortened considerably if the tyres are insufficiently or over-inflated and this will have an adverse effect on the handling of your vehicle. Check the inflation pressure of the tyres at least once a month. The tyre inflation pressures for summer tyres are indicated on the inside of the ⇒...
  • Page 222 Wheels and Tyres Wheel alignment errors The base of the tread of the original tyres has wear indicators 1.6 mm high, installed at right angles to the direction of travel. These wear indica- Incorrect wheel alignment at the front and rear will not only increase wear- tors are located at 6 to 8 points depending on the make and are evenly and-tear on the tyres but will also has an adverse effect on vehicle safety.
  • Page 223 Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around Škoda Auto. They are exactly matched to the vehicle type and therefore contribute significantly to good road holding and safe driving characteris- tics ⇒ Only fit radial tyres of the same type on all 4 wheels of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and, if possible, the same tread pattern.
  • Page 224 Wheels and Tyres The following speed restrictions apply to tyres. WARNING (continued) • You must on no account drive at a higher speed than is permis- Speed symbol Permissible maximum speed sible for your tyres - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage 180 km/h and loss of control over your vehicle.
  • Page 225 Wheels and Tyres correct length and shape of spherical cap. This is essential to ensure that Speed restrictions apply to winter tyres as well as to summer tyres ⇒ the wheels are tightly fitted and that the brake system operates properly. If you retrofit wheel trims (or have this done), please also ensure that an You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided adequate flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system.
  • Page 226 Wheels and Tyres Unidirectional tyres* Observe the national legal requirements relating to the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains. The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre. This indicates the direction of rotation of the tyre, and it is essen- Note tial that the tyres are fitted on to run in this direction.
  • Page 227 This is particularly the case when accessories are bought in a foreign country. • Skoda accessories which have been released for use and original Škoda parts can be obtained from Škoda dealers. They will install them professionally and correctly. •...
  • Page 228 Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* Warning triangle Fig. 168 Compartment Fig. 169 Warning for stowing first-aid triangle fitted inside boot lid First-aid box – To remove the warning triangle, turn the rotary lock in direc- ⇒ fig. 169 tion of arrow and fold the fixture down.
  • Page 229 Breakdown assistance Fire extinguisher* Vehicle tool kit Fig. 171 Luggage compartment: Fig. 170 Front seat: Compartment for Fire extinguisher stowing the tool kit The fire extinguisher is located in the sheath below the driver's seat The car tool kit and the car jack are stowed in the left of the luggage ⇒...
  • Page 230 Breakdown assistance One should check the air pressure in the spare wheel (at best when WARNING generally checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap) to ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use. •...
  • Page 231 Breakdown assistance – Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the Changing a wheel occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (it is better behind a crash barrier). Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible. –...
  • Page 232 Breakdown assistance Subsequent steps Full wheel trim* After changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps. Removing – Hook the clamp (found in the vehicle toolkit) into the reinforced – Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well. edge of the full wheel trim.
  • Page 233 Breakdown assistance Wheel trim caps* Wheel bolts with caps* The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts. Fig. 173 Changing a wheel: Pulling off the wheel trim cap Fig. 174 Changing a wheel: Removing the Removing ⇒ fig. 173 –...
  • Page 234 Breakdown assistance Slackening and tightening wheel bolts WARNING Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle. Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!. Note •...
  • Page 235 Breakdown assistance – Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point - lower sill Taking off and fitting on wheel ⇒ page 233, - which is closest to the wheel to be removed fig. 176. – Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
  • Page 236 Breakdown assistance Changing a wheel Securing wheels against being stolen – Turn the wheel bolt which is farthest to the top fully out with You need a special adapter for slackening the safety the hexagon socket in the screwdriver handle (car tool kit) wheel bolts.
  • Page 237 • Please pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine compartment ⇒ page 203. Note The set of safety wheel bolts can be obtained from your Skoda dealer as Note an original accessory. • There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.
  • Page 238 Breakdown assistance Starting engine Starting engine – Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed. – Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. – Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
  • Page 239 Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing vehicle Tow rope or tow bar A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available. General The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle.
  • Page 240 Breakdown assistance using jump start cables ⇒ page 236 or call on the services of the Towing eye SERVICE mobile. If your vehicle has to be towed: – Engage 2nd or 3rd gear with the vehicle stationary. – Depress the clutch pedal fully and keep it depressed. –...
  • Page 241 Breakdown assistance Towing in a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox Please refer to the notes ⇒ page 238. The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope or with the front or rear wheels raised. The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. Towing of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox Please refer to the notes ⇒...
  • Page 242 Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses – Take the plastic clip out of the fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto the fuse in question, and pull it out. – Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replacing fuses Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere Defect fuses must be replaced.
  • Page 243 Fuses and light bulbs Caution Amperes • Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a Heatable windscreen washing nozzles fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system. Turn signals •...
  • Page 244 Fuses and light bulbs Amperes Amperes 18 Right main beam 39 Hazard warning light system 19 Left main beam 40 Horn 20 Low beam on the right 41 Not assigned 21 Low beam on the left 42 ESP 22 Parking light on the right 43 Engine control 23 Parking light on the left 44 Seat heaters...
  • Page 245 Fitted with a xenon headlight Interior light 4x W5W Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and main beam lights) should be undertaken by a Skoda dealer. Reading light 12 V/3.8 W or C5W Overview of bulbs...
  • Page 246 Fuses and light bulbs – Insert the new light bulb and turn it fully to the right. Note – Insert the light bulb holder again, the plastic tongue must lock This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is in place.
  • Page 247 Fuses and light bulbs Luggage compartment light Interior lights at the front Fig. 187 Interior lights at the front for vehicles Fig. 186 Luggage without an electric compartment: Lighting sliding/tilting roof – Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the light ⇒...
  • Page 248 Fuses and light bulbs Changing the bulb for interior light of vehicles without an Interior lights at the rear electric sliding/tilting roof – Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the light ⇒ page 246, fig. 187. – Carefully press out the light and remove it from the headliner. –...
  • Page 249 Fuses and light bulbs Lighting in storage compartment on front passenger Entry lighting side Fig. 191 Inner part of the door: Entry light Fig. 190 Storage compartment: Lighting – Insert a small screwdriver into the slot next to the light ⇒...
  • Page 250 General Technical Data General Vehicle identification data Vehicle identification number (vehicle body number) The vehicle identification number is stamped in the rear cross panel of the engine compartment and is also indicated below the windscreen on the left in the driver area. Engine number The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
  • Page 251 General...
  • Page 252 Index Index Automatic gearbox Button on the driver's door 5-speed automatic gearbox ..123 Central locking system ....42 ABS .
  • Page 253 Index Child seat ......161 Coolant temperature/coolant level Electric sliding/tilting roof ....52 Attaching .
  • Page 254 Index Fuel ....... 198 Lights Diesel ......198 switching them on and off .
  • Page 255 Index Multifunction steering wheel ... . 130 Parking lights ......56 Operating cruise control system .
  • Page 256 Index Starting engine ..... . 115 The battery ......212 Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer after fuel tank has run empty .
  • Page 257 Index Washing vehicle by hand ....190 Wax treatment ..... . 191 Wheel bolts .
  • Page 258 Škoda Auto is constantly working on the further development of all types and models. Please understand that, for this reason, chan- ges to the scope of supply in terms of shape, equipment and engineering may be introduced at any time. It is therefore not possible to derive any claims from the information, illustrations and descriptions contained in this Owner ´...
  • Page 259 The noise level and wear and tear are also influ- Make your contribution - for the sake of enced by how you personally handle your vehi- www.skoda-auto.com the environment. cle. This Owner ´ s Manual tells you how to drive...

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