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OWNER´ S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SIMPLY CLE VER 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. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Introduction On-board literature The Service schedule The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's contains: Manual” as well as a “Service schedule” and a “Help on the road”. There • Vehicle data, can also be a variety of other additional operating manuals and instruc- •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Anti-theft alarm system* ..... . Starting the engine ......Power windows .
  • Page 5 Contents General Maintenance Side airbags* ....... . . Fuses and light bulbs .
  • Page 6 Contents Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 7: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for  The section is continued on the next page. you to find and absorb the information you require. Notes Chapters, table of contents and subject index All four kinds of notes, which are used in the text, are always stated at the end of the...
  • Page 8: Using The System

    Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 9 Cockpit Fig. 1 Certain items of equipment shown in the illustration are only fitted to particular model versions or are optional items of equipment.
  • Page 10: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Overview Electric exterior mirror adjustment ......Light switch ..........This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the Bonnet release lever .
  • Page 11 Cockpit • Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate instructions for operating such equipment. • The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items ⇒ page 8, fig. on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in 1.
  • Page 12: The Brief Instruction

    The brief instruction The brief instruction Basic functions and important information Setting steering wheel position Introduction The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is neces- sary to observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 13 The brief instruction Further information ⇒ page 117, “Setting steering wheel position”. WARNING Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt WARNING is positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no •...
  • Page 14 The brief instruction Electric exterior mirror adjustment Switching lights on and off Fig. 7 Inner part of door: Fig. 8 Dash panel: Light Rotary knob switch   Heating of the external mirror Automatic light control*, Adaptive headlights (AHL)*  ...
  • Page 15 The brief instruction Turn signal and main beam lever Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor* Wipers off Intermittent wipe Slow wipe Fast wipe one time wipe Automatic wipe/wash Further information ⇒ page 73, “Windshield wiper and wash system”. Fig. 9 Turn signal and main beam lever B3T-1241H Power windows...
  • Page 16 The brief instruction Refuelling Bonnet remote release Fig. 12 Right rear side of the vehicle:Open fuel filler flap Fig. 14 Bonnet release lever – Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side ⇒ fig. ⇒ fig. Further information Opening the bonnet Fig.
  • Page 17 The brief instruction – Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part of the radiator grille and lift it towards the top so that it is held opened by the gas pressure support. Further information ⇒ page 222, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”. Inspecting the engine oil level Fig.
  • Page 18: Instruments And Indicator/Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights General view of the instrument cluster Fig. 17 Instrument cluster Engine revolutions counter ⇒ page 18 − with Service Interval Display ⇒ page 20 Speedometer ⇒ page 18 − with digital clock ⇒ page 21 Button for display mode: −...
  • Page 19: Engine Revolutions Counter

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Engine revolutions counter Cold range If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full ⇒...
  • Page 20: Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The following will be displayed in the information display*: Reset button ⇒ page 17 pressed for about 1 second, the trip If you hold the reset button Please refuel! counter is set back to zero. An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal. Trip counter for distance driven ⇒...
  • Page 21: Service Interval Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Service Interval Display A key symbol  and a display regarding the remaining kilometers appear for 10 second in the display. At the same time, a display appears regarding the remaining days until the next service interval. On vehicles which are equipped with information display*, you can call up this information in the following menu on ⇒...
  • Page 22: Digital Clock

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights WARNING Caution We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself other- The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only wise this can result in the service interval display being incorrectly set, which may when the vehicle is stationary! also result in problems with operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 23 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other Note hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours. • In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas- Total-trip memory (memory 2) ures.
  • Page 24 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Selecting the memory Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel* – Short-term pressing of the button allows to select the desired memory. Selecting the functions – Press the top or bottom rocker switch for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi- functional indicator.
  • Page 25 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero with the button WARNING • Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature average fuel consumption, • display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be distance driven, present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4 °C - warning, •...
  • Page 26 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights ⇒ page 22, fig. 21 Average speed on the windshield wiper lever or with the handwheel ⇒ page 23, fig. the multifunction steering wheel* 22. A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory. The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour ⇒...
  • Page 27: Information Display

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Information display* Introduction Fig. 25 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements Warning against excessive speeds This function enables you to set a speed limit, e.g. if you drive in town. A text in the Fig. 26 Instrument cluster: display is intended to draw your attention to the fact that you have exceeded the set Information display speed limit.
  • Page 28 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights ⇒ page 27 Main menu ⇒ page 28 Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning ⇒ page 20 Service Interval Display ⇒ page 131 Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox DSG Fig. 28 Information display: Caution Controls on the multifunc- tion steering wheel...
  • Page 29 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning Navigation* Phone* ⇒ page 152 Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)* ⇒ page 112 Assistant (Assistant)* Vehicle status ⇒ page 29 Setup ⇒ page 30 The menu Audio is only displayed when the factory-fitted Radio* is switched on. The menu Navigation is only displayed when the factory-fitted Navigation system* is switched on.
  • Page 30: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Auto Check Control* If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display: • Car state Priority 1 - three warning signals • Priority 2 - one warning signal Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.
  • Page 31 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Yellow symbols Set-up Fig. 32 Information display: Brake pad worn Fig. 33 Setting the clock Check the relevant function as soon as possible. You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top below The meaning of the yellow symbols: ⇒...
  • Page 32 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu. Lights and Visibility Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving Displays of the MFA Home and the intensity of the footwell lighting.
  • Page 33 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. Further information ⇒ page 64, “Tourist light”. Service Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset. Factory Setting After selecting the menu point Factory Setting the factory setting of the informa- tion display is established again.
  • Page 34: Warning Lights

    Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Warning lights Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults. Fig. 35 Instrument cluster with warning lights   ⇒ page 35 Rear fog light ⇒ page 34 Turn signal lights (to the left)  ...
  • Page 35 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights   ⇒ page 36 ⇒ page 41 Control system for exhaust Brake system    ⇒ page 36 ⇒ page 42 Electromechanical power steering Dynamo   ⇒ page 37 ⇒ page 42 Engine oil pressure Engine oil level ...
  • Page 36 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights • Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the when switching on the defective light bulb. turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash. The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display*: Further information about the turn signal system ⇒...
  • Page 37 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights •  Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage. The warning light lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and then flashes again for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals. The following text will be displayed in the information display*: WARNING •...
  • Page 38 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights •  If the red warning light lights up , this indicates a complete failure of the Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering level.
  • Page 39 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 226, “Cooling system”. There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light does not come on at all or lights up continuously. Contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to The following text will be displayed in the information display*: obtain assistance.
  • Page 40 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Selector lever lock*  Note  If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light comes If the green warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, in on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short order to be able to move the selector lever out of the position P or N.
  • Page 41 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Bonnet  The warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched on or when starting the engine. The warning light goes out after an automatic check sequence has been completed. The warning light ...
  • Page 42 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights Brake system  The following text will be displayed in the information display*: Check brake pads! The warning light  flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, if there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied. ...
  • Page 43 Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights  Warning light flashes WARNING (continued) A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any further - risk of and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched accident! Obtain professional assistance.
  • Page 44: Unlocking And Locking

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking Note Please approach an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Changing the battery of the radio remote control Fig. 36 Remote control key ⇒...
  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    Unlocking and locking Electronic immobiliser the batteries of the key replaced by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. You should, however, proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an yourself: unauthorised person.
  • Page 46: Central Locking System

    Unlocking and locking Switching child safety lock on If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up for about 30 seconds without interruption and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the the system of the central locking or in the interior monitor and in the towing protec- ⇒...
  • Page 47 Unlocking and locking WARNING (continued) Note • doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer- In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors gency - hazard! are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
  • Page 48 Unlocking and locking Emergency unlocking and locking of the driver's door The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the central locking system: If the remote control key or the central locking system does not • It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety operate, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked manually.
  • Page 49 Unlocking and locking Emergency locking of the doors Twindoor - small boot lid Fig. 42 Rear door: Emer- gency locking of the door Fig. 43 Handle of boot lid An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
  • Page 50 Unlocking and locking Twindoor - large boot lid You can also open the small boot lid by pressing the button on the remote control ⇒ page 51 for approx. 2 seconds. A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot lid.
  • Page 51: Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking Close large boot lid Emergency unlocking of the boot lid – Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒ . The bonnet locks automatically. A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot lid.
  • Page 52: Unlocking And Locking Car

    Unlocking and locking Unlocking and locking car The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key. The receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote control is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
  • Page 53: Synchonisation Of The Remote Control

    Unlocking and locking • Folding up of the key The automatic raising of the small boot lid can be impaired at temperatures below +4°C. – Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing. The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been Synchonisation of the remote control unlocked.
  • Page 54 Unlocking and locking • How is the alarm system deactivated? Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio remote system is fully operational.
  • Page 55: Power Windows

    Unlocking and locking – Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by Note pressing the button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button • You can switch the interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring off if causes the window to stop immediately.
  • Page 56 Unlocking and locking A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors. WARNING (continued) • Opening a window The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒ page 56. If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centim- –...
  • Page 57 Unlocking and locking • Force limiter of the power windows by holding the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position ⇒ page 47, “Emer- gency unlocking and locking of the driver's door”. The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces Closing a window the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
  • Page 58: Electric Sliding/Tilting Roof

    Unlocking and locking • ⇒ fig. 52 you must pull the respective switch again in upward direction for approx. 3 The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial and only seconds. functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a number of fixed positions.
  • Page 59 Unlocking and locking Closing Electric sliding/tilting roof with solar cells* Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof If there is sufficient bright sunlight, the solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for the fresh air blower. Further information ⇒ page 109. ⇒...
  • Page 60 Unlocking and locking – Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge ⇒ fig. of the cover of the electrical drive – Pull the cover down. – Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close ⇒...
  • Page 61: Lights

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the igni- tion, the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. Switching lights on and off ...
  • Page 62 Lights and Visibility − It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights. Automatic light control* − This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Daylight driving lights* In some countries, the national legislation requires that the vehicles are equipped with the function daylight driving lights.
  • Page 63 Lights and Visibility Switching on Coming Home Function If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched off. – The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control  and the low beam illuminates. Rain lights If you move the windshield wiper lever in the position slow wipe for more than 5 –...
  • Page 64 Lights and Visibility • • You can change the illumination period for the Coming Home Function by The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord- means of the information display*. ance with the legal requirements. •...
  • Page 65 Lights and Visibility Mode city Note In the mode “city”, the dispersion of the cone of light in front of the vehicle is wider • The AHL system* complements the functions of the fog lights with the function and the width of illumination is shorter. It has as an aim to illuminate the adjacent “Corner”...
  • Page 66 Lights and Visibility • Instrument lighting  the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of maximum 40 km/h, You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting. • the daylight driving lights are not switched on, •...
  • Page 67 Lights and Visibility Headlamp range adjustment*  driving. Vehicles which are not equipped with Bi-Xenon bulbs* do not have a manual headlight range adjustment control. Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle. Switch for hazard warning lights ...
  • Page 68 Lights and Visibility The turn signal   and main beam lever  Headlight flasher  – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off - the main beam and warning light ...
  • Page 69: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility Interior lighting Door contact setting – Position the switch into middle position. On vehicles without interior Front interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on ⇒ fig. monitor*, the middle position is marked with a symbol  front passenger side Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side –...
  • Page 70 Lights and Visibility Front reading lights Interior lighting and rear reading lights Fig. 66 Detail of the head- Fig. 64 Detail of the head- liner: Interior lighting and liner: Front reading lights rear reading lights Interior lighting – The rear interior lighting is operated together with the front interior lighting ⇒...
  • Page 71: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Visibility ⇒ page 69, fig. The warning light is located in the door trim panel below The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about Windscreen and rear window heater 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
  • Page 72 Lights and Visibility Rear window heater Sun visors – You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch ⇒ page 70, fig. 69 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or  goes out. The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
  • Page 73 Lights and Visibility Sun screen* Sun screen in the rear doors* Fig. 72 Rear door: Sun Fig. 71 Unroll the sun screen screen Pulling out The sun screen is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment cover. ⇒ fig. 72 –...
  • Page 74: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Fast wipe – Position the lever up into position Windshield wiper Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the using the windscreen wiper lever.
  • Page 75 Lights and Visibility • Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page 234. If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles, Winter position in order to avoid a damage to the wiper.
  • Page 76: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility One cannot fold out the wiper arms in the rest position from the wind- WARNING screen. Before replacing the wiper arms you must put them into the • service position. If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the windscreen.
  • Page 77: Exterior Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Exterior mirror Switching on the automatic dimming ⇒ page 75, fig. – Press the button - the warning light lights up You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically*. Switching off the automatic dimming – Press again the button - the warning light goes out If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending on the light striking the mirror from the rear.
  • Page 78: Automatic Dimming Exterior Mirror

    Lights and Visibility Automatic dimming exterior mirror* Lowerable exterior mirror* with the aid of the key for remote control – If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button on the radio ⇒ page 51, fig. 48 remote control for approx.
  • Page 79: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (continued) minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to prop- Basic information erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant. The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to •...
  • Page 80: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically

    Seats and Stowage Adjusting front seats electrically* – Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down- wards. Adjusting seats Adjust the angle of the seat backrest – Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn ⇒...
  • Page 81 Seats and Stowage Adjust the angle of the seat Note ⇒ page 79, fig. 79 – Press the switch at the front or at the back If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment, once ⇒ page 79, fig. again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the adjust- ment of the seat to the end.
  • Page 82 Seats and Stowage – Press the unlock button ⇒ page 51, after the successful assignment – Engage reverse gear. an audible signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory – Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒ page 76. button which you have selected.
  • Page 83: Head Restraints

    Seats and Stowage Head restraints – Memory keying: Press and hold the desired memory button pressed long enough until the seat and the exterior mirror are moved into the stored positions. Retrieving settings with remote control – If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the unlock button of the radio remote control ⇒...
  • Page 84: Middle Rear Head Restraint

    Seats and Stowage Middle rear head restraint Removing and installing a head restraint – Pull the head restraint up out of the seat backrest as far as the stop (on the rear head restraints fold forward the seat backrest). ⇒ page 82, fig. 82 –...
  • Page 85: Rear Seats

    Seats and Stowage The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat WARNING (continued) backrests forward. • Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk Folding the seat backrests forward of injury! • If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the –...
  • Page 86 Seats and Stowage Seat heaters* WARNING (continued) • Before folding the seat backrest back into the secure position, place the rear lateral seat belt behind the edge of the side trim panel. Take suitable measures to prevent that the seat belt is jammed between the seat backrest and the side trim panel and is thus damaged.
  • Page 87: Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage – With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is Operation of the pedals must not be hindered! down-regulated up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning lights in the switch. WARNING •...
  • Page 88 Seats and Stowage Lashing eyes imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “bullet” is flying through the interior compartment and hits an occupant. WARNING • Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the lashing eyes. •...
  • Page 89 Seats and Stowage Fixing nets - Net programme* Caution Do not place any objects with sharp edges in the nets - risk of net damage. Folding hooks Fig. 90 Fixing net: Vertical pocket Fig. 92 Luggage compart- ment: folding hooks Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided ⇒...
  • Page 90 Seats and Stowage ⇒ fig. The luggage compartment cover A loop is located on the floor covering of the luggage compartment 93. When handling the spare wheel, you can raise the floor covering and fix it on a hook at the You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head luggage compartment cover.
  • Page 91 Seats and Stowage The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage Caution easier. You can remove the variable loading floor if necessary. Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not – Unlock the loading floor by turning the safety eyes to the left by damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
  • Page 92: The Roof Rack

    Seats and Stowage Attachment points – Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the ⇒ page 90, fig. grooves The roof rack* Description Pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle: •...
  • Page 93: Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage WARNING (continued) WARNING • • You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis- Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder while the car is sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of moving.
  • Page 94: Ashtray

    Seats and Stowage Note holder Fig. 102 Armrest of rear seats: Insert cup holder Fig. 103 Windscreen: Note holder You can place two cups into the cup holder. – If you press on the face end of the armrest in the direction of arrow The note holder is designed e.g.
  • Page 95: Cigarette Lighter*, Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Removing ashtray insert Insert ashtray insert ⇒ page 97, fig. – Open the ashtray 110. – Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in. ⇒ fig. 104 – Grasp the ashtray insert at the point and take it out in direction of arrow.
  • Page 96: Storage Compartments

    Seats and Stowage You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces- WARNING (continued) sories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged • in the process if the engine is stationary. The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni- tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn.
  • Page 97 Seats and Stowage WARNING WARNING • Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and reasons.
  • Page 98 Seats and Stowage ⇒ fig. Storage compartment on the driver's side – Press on the lid at the point in direction of arrow 110, the lid slides in. WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Storage net on the front centre console* Fig.
  • Page 99 Seats and Stowage Storage compartment for spectacles* Storage compartment in the front doors Fig. 112 Detail of the head- liner: Storage compartment Fig. 113 Storage compart- for spectacles ment in the front doors ⇒ fig. – Press button , the storage compartment folds down 112.
  • Page 100 Seats and Stowage The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1.5 Note kg. in weight. Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake. ⇒ page 98, fig. –...
  • Page 101 Seats and Stowage The storage compartment is equipped with a removeable insert. The umbrella supplied with the car is stowed in the compartment in the ⇒ fig. rear left door 118. – Open the storage compartment by pulling at the handle in direc- ⇒...
  • Page 102 Seats and Stowage Through-loading bag (Unibag)* Fig. 121 Luggage compart- ment: Unlock button Fig. 122 Attaching through- loading bag to middle seat belt buckle of rear seats After folding open the armrest and the lid, an opening in the seat backrest becomes visible through which you can push long objects e.g.
  • Page 103 Seats and Stowage Stowing Side compartments* – Fold the lid and the armrest up to the stop in upward direction - the lid must click into place audibly. You can recognize this on the fact that the red field above the unlocking button of the luggage compart- ⇒...
  • Page 104 Seats and Stowage Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the head- liner above each of the rear doors. WARNING • Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear.
  • Page 105: Air Conditioning System

    Air conditioning system Air conditioning system Introduction Note • The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage Description and information compartment. • If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the be produced at the evaporator because of deposits.
  • Page 106: Air Outlet Vents

    Air conditioning system For the sake of the environment When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions. Operational problems If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be: •...
  • Page 107: Climatic (Semi-Automatic Air Conditioning System)

    Air conditioning system Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system) Using the system Description The Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the year. Description of the Climatic It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper- ating properly.
  • Page 108 Air conditioning system switching cooling on and off The set temperature will be automatically maintained other than when the control dial is on the extreme right or extreme left position: ⇒ page 106, fig. – Press the button 127. The warning light lights •...
  • Page 109 Air conditioning system Setting of the control dial Button Set-up Air outlet vents 2 Defrosting the windscreen open and align with the side  recommended 22°C switched off do not switch on and side windows window Free windscreen and side open and align with the side ...
  • Page 110: Climatronic* (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Air conditioning system Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) Note On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio* or navigation*, the information of Description the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be switched off, see The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, operating instructions of the radio* or the navigation system*.
  • Page 111 Air conditioning system Setting of the temperature for the left side. only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air condi- Automatic mode AUTO tioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
  • Page 112 Air conditioning system Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily You can set the interior temperature between +18°C and +26°C. The interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you chose a tempera- – If the air quality sensor does not switch on the air distribution control ture lower than +18°C, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale.
  • Page 113: Auxiliary Heating (Auxiliary Heating And Ventilation)

    Air conditioning system Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)* If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off. The set blower speed is displayed above the button when the respective  Description and important information number of warning lights come on. The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or WARNING supplies the interior of the vehicle with fresh air independent of the...
  • Page 114 Air conditioning system Direct switching on/off Note • If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel consumption comes from the vehicle tank. Therefore the auxiliary heating should not be operated, if there is very little fuel in the tank. • The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
  • Page 115 Air conditioning system Using the system – In the menu Mode select the desired mode Heating or Ventilation. So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) func- tions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry out the Programming basic setting before its programming.
  • Page 116 Air conditioning system If the system is running, a warning light in the button for direct switching on/off of fingers or the palm of the hand. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the auxiliary heating lights up. the vehicle, bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the ...
  • Page 117 Air conditioning system Changing the battery of the radio remote control If the warning light of the radio remote control indicates a weak or ⇒ page 115, fig. discharged battery, 131, it must be replaced. The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote control. –...
  • Page 118: Starting-Off And Driving

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position – Push the lever upwards as far as the stop. WARNING • You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving! • The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering ⇒...
  • Page 119: Ignition Lock

    Starting-off and Driving Ignition lock Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly switched off.
  • Page 120: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving • Starting the engine Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the engine! General • Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
  • Page 121 Starting-off and Driving You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating Caution period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily. • you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the ...
  • Page 122 Starting-off and Driving • Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces- sary wear and damage to the clutch and gearbox parts. Handbrake Fig. 136 Shift recommenda- tion for changing gears Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and hold it fully depressed.
  • Page 123: Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu of the information display* WARNING ⇒ page 30. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper. • Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake Range of sensors which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area...
  • Page 124: Front And Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving WARNING (continued) vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors. • Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
  • Page 125: Park Assist

    Starting-off and Driving • Activating If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is move).
  • Page 126 Starting-off and Driving • The electronic stability programme (ESP) must always be switched on for the WARNING (continued) parking procedure. • these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to sensors of the parking aid.
  • Page 127 Starting-off and Driving Switch on display of the park assist in the information display* Parking with the help of the park assist and concluding the parking procedure ⇒ fig. – Press the button 141. – Drive past the parking row up to maximum 30 km/h and with a ⇒...
  • Page 128 Starting-off and Driving – As soon as the following message is indicated in the information Park Assist cancelled! display*: Steering intervention! Monitor area around veh.! let go The parking procedure has ended or after switching on the ignition, the vehicle has of the steering wheel, the steering will be taken over by the system.
  • Page 129: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving Steering intervention! Monitor area around veh.! Note The park assist is active and takes over the steering movements. Observe the • Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you surroundings and carefully drive backwards, at the same time operate the pedal. switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral.
  • Page 130 Starting-off and Driving – Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause After you have released the rocker button out of the position SET, the speed you have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the the speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously.
  • Page 131 Starting-off and Driving Switching off the cruise control system completely ⇒ page 128, fig. 145 – Press the switch to the right into position OFF.
  • Page 132: Automatic Gearbox Dsg

    Automatic gearbox DSG* Automatic gearbox DSG* Automatic gearbox DSG* Stopping for a short time – The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop- Introduction ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary using the foot brake.
  • Page 133 Automatic gearbox DSG* WARNING (continued) • If you are stopping at a hill (downhill section), never try to hold the car stationary with the gear engaged by means of the “accelerator”, this means by letting the clutch slip. This can lead to overheating of the clutch. If there is a risk of overheating of the clutch due to overload, the clutch is opened auto- matically and the vehicle rolls backward - risk of accident! •...
  • Page 134 Automatic gearbox DSG* D, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on WARNING (continued) a stationary vehicle. car is stationary. The vehicle would otherwise immediately start off - also The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 when the handbrake is firmly applied - risk of an accident! seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position •...
  • Page 135 Automatic gearbox DSG* Kickdown function down into a dynamic shift programme by depressing the accelerator rapidly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear matching the speed of the car and this allows The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration you to accelerate rapidly (e.g.
  • Page 136 Automatic gearbox DSG* If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line with the vehicle speed and engine speed. Manual shifting on the multifunction steering wheel* Fig. 149 Information display: Manual shifting of gears The selector lever position you have engaged is indicated in the informa- tion display of the instrument cluster together with the engaged gear Fig.
  • Page 137 Automatic gearbox DSG* – If the rocker switches are not pressed for some time, the In case of interruption of the power supply (e.g. flat vehicle battery, defec- manual shifting switches off. You can also switch off the temporary tive fuse) or defect of the selector lever lock, the selector lever can no switch over to manual shifting by pressing the right rocker switch longer be shifted from the position P in the normal way and the vehicle for more than 1 second.
  • Page 138 Automatic gearbox DSG* Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 139: Communication

    Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel* Operate radio und navigation on the multifunction steering wheel Fig. 152 Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons The driver can set the basic functions of the radio and navigation by simply oper- ating the buttons located on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the radio ⇒...
  • Page 140 Communication Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 141 Communication Button Action Radio, traffic information The CD changer / MP3 Navigation press briefly Switch off/on tone press button for a switch off/on* long period of time  turn upwards Increase volume  turn down- Decrease volume wards Changing to the next stored radio station Changing to the next stored traffic infor- ...
  • Page 142: Mobile Phones And Two-Way Radio Systems

    Communication Mobile phones and two-way radio systems Note Please also refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phones and two-way The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should radio systems. only be carried out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power...
  • Page 143 Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equipment. – If the hands-free system on the display of the mobile phone announces Skoda UHV, enter the PIN°1234 within 30 seconds and WARNING wait, until the connection is established.
  • Page 144 Communication • While connecting the mobile phone with the hands-free system by means of Blue- Please operate your mobile phone exclusively with a suitable adapter in order ® tooth , no other phone can be connected with the hands-free system via Blue- to keep a low radiation in the vehicle.
  • Page 145 Communication ® Removing the mobile phone with the adapter telephone is connected to the handsfree-system via Bluetooth , this connection is interrupted. – Press simultaneouly the side locks of the mount and remove the ⇒ page 143, fig. mobile phone and adapter 153.
  • Page 146 Communication Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel* The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the buttons located on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situ- ation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the telephone ⇒...
  • Page 147 Communication The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current Voice commands for mobile phone operation telephone. Voice command Activity After this command the PIN code of the mobile Operate the telephone via the information display* ENTER PIN/PIN CODE phone can be entered ⇒...
  • Page 148 Communication • Other possible commands the mobile phone is switched on. The digits zero to nine are permitted. The system detects no continuous digit Voice command Activity combinations such as twenty-three, but only individually spoken digits (two, three). DIAL The telephone number is selected. After each order of digits (separation through brief voice pause) the detected digits are repeated.
  • Page 149: Phone Voice Phonebook

    Communication – Give the command DIAL NUMBER after the signal tone. After giving this command, the last number selected via voice input is selected again. After giving this command, the system requests the entry of a telephone number. Example of redial The telephone number can be entered as an interconnected spoken row of digits (complete number), in the form of order of digits (separation through a brief voice Voice command...
  • Page 150 Communication Example for storing in the phone voice phonebook Example for selecting an entry out of the phone voice phonebook Voice command Announcement Voice command Announcement SAVE/STORE SELECT NAMES/NAME “The name please”. “The name please”. NAMES/NAME/NUMBER COMPANY XYZ “Company xyz”. COMPANY XYZ “Please repeat the name”.
  • Page 151 Communication You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the Example for erasing individual names out of the phone phonebook voice command CANCEL. Voice command Announcement If the user answers with NO, the system answers with “Cancel” and the dialogue is “Do you want to delete the whole ended.
  • Page 152: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Iii

    Communication Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III* The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an operation, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook. Introduction The dialogue of the incoming call is immediately interrupted and you can accept  the call by pressing the button This enables you to make full use of the advantages of a normal carphone (“hands- If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “Sorry?”...
  • Page 153 Communication • Please also refer to the additional instructions ⇒ page 141, “Mobile phones – To download the telephone book and the indentification data of the and two-way radio systems”. SIM card into the new control unit, confirm again the command rSAP in your mobile phone.
  • Page 154 Communication • When connecting to the control unit, follow the instructions on your mobile Note phone. • In the memory of the control unit, up to three users can be stored, whereby the ® Note that the range of the Bluetooth connection to the handsfree-system is handsfree-system can only communicate actively with one user.
  • Page 155 Communication Button Action Operation press briefly Activation and deactivation of the voice control° press button for a long (Button PTT - Push to talk) period of time  turn upwards Increase volume  turn downwards Decrease volume  press briefly Accept call, terminate call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of selected numbers Reject call, list of the last calls, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of selected numbers ...
  • Page 156 Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre- Phone book set SKODA-rSAP) In the menu point Phone book is the list of the loaded contacts from the telephone memory and the SIM card of the mobile phone. In the phone phonebook there are Settings 1000 free memory locations available.
  • Page 157 Communication Voice commands Select memory SIM & phone (SIM & Mobile phone) On vehicles which are factory-fitted with a navigation system* with SIM card voice control, it is only possible to operate the voice control via the Mobile phone navigation system*. The description on how to operate the voice List control can be found in the operating instructions of your navigation system*.
  • Page 158 Communication Other possible commands For an international call you can enter the symbol instead of the two zeros at the beginning of the selected number Plus (+). Voice command Activity Example when entering a telephone number CALLS (SELECT) The telephone number is selected. Voice command Announcement The entered name or the digits are repeated.
  • Page 159: Phone Voice Phonebook

    Communication You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the Voice commands for operating the phone voice phone book voice command CANCEL. Voice command Activity LISTEN TO ALL THE After this command the control unit repeats all stored Phone voice phonebook* NAMES names.
  • Page 160 Communication Example for selecting the name After replaying the complete list, the system announces “End of name list”. Voice command Announcement Erase entries out of the phone voice phonebook CALL NAME “Call name” Name XYZ “Do you want to call XYZ?” –...
  • Page 161: Inputs Aux-In* And Mdi

    Communication CD changer* Example for erasing the complete phone voice phonebook Voice command Announcement “Do you want to delete all the DELETE ALL NAMES names?” “Are you sure?” “All the names are deleted” You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the voice command CANCEL.
  • Page 162 Communication Ejecting a CD – Touch the button , in order to eject a CD. For assigned memory spaces, now the LEDs light up in the buttons – Touch the corresponding button . The CD is ejected. Ejecting all CDs –...
  • Page 163 Communication...
  • Page 164: Safety

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety • Basic information Three-point seat belts for all the seats, • belt force limiter for front and outer rear seats*, • Driving the safe way belt tensioner for front and outer rear seats*, • seat belt height adjuster for front seats, Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- •...
  • Page 165: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety • Before setting off Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol, drugs. The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants and for the • Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit. operating safety of the vehicle.
  • Page 166 Passive Safety WARNING (continued) • The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering ⇒ page 164, fig. wheel 160. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard! •...
  • Page 167 Passive Safety • Manual front passenger adjustment ⇒ page 78, “Adjusting the front seats”. If you are transporting ⇒ page 185, “Transporting children safely” children in the vehicle, please use a suitable child restraint system. Electrical front passenger seat adjustment ⇒ page 79, “Adjusting front seats electri- cally*”.
  • Page 168 Passive Safety • lean against the dash panel, • lie on the rear seats, • only sit on the front area of the seat, • sit to the side, • lean out of the window, • put the feet out of the window, •...
  • Page 169: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when trans- porting children in the vehicle ⇒ page 185, “What you should know about trans- porting children!”. WARNING • Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off, also when driving in town! This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury! •...
  • Page 170: The Physical Principle Of A Frontal Collision

    Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision the greater the amount of energy which has to be absorbed in the event of an acci- dent. The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four times.
  • Page 171: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued) • No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt Fastening three-point seat belts together. Fasten your seat belt before starting! • The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you are correctly seated ⇒...
  • Page 172 Seat belts Seat belt height adjuster – Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your chest and pelvis ⇒ – Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until it is heard to lock in place. –...
  • Page 173 Seat belts Taking seat belts off Belt tensioners Safety for the driver and passengers wearing their seat belts, is enhanced by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front and rear side three-point seat belts, in addition to the protection afforded by the airbag system. The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal colli- sion of a certain severity.The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.
  • Page 174 Seat belts • When disposing of vehicle or parts of the system, it is important to comply with the national legal requirements. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 175: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system • Description of the airbag system the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched on, • the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving, General information on the airbag system •...
  • Page 176 Airbag system • a minor side collision, WARNING (continued) • a rear-end collision, • • When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important Rollover of the vehicle to comply with the national legal requirements. Note When are the airbags deployed? •...
  • Page 177: Front Airbag

    Airbag system Front airbag the event of a frontal collision of major severity ⇒ in “Important safety informa- tion regarding the front airbag system” on page 177. Description of the front airbags The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but is part of the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
  • Page 178 Airbag system In certain accident situations, the front, side and head airbag are deployed WARNING together. • Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and inflated ⇒...
  • Page 179: Driver's Knee Airbag

    Airbag system You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required WARNING (continued) by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection ⇒ page 168, “Why • seat belts?”. Never place any objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag in the dash panel.
  • Page 180: Side Airbags

    Airbag system Side airbags* Function of the side airbags Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated Description of side airbags side airbags. The side airbag together with the head airbag offers enhanced occu- pant protection in the event of a side collision.
  • Page 181 Airbag system Important safety information on the side airbag WARNING (continued) Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of • In the event of a side collision, the side airbags will not function properly, injury! if the sensors cannot measure the increasing air pressure inside the doors, because the air can escape through large, non-sealed openings in the door panel.
  • Page 182: Head Airbags

    Airbag system You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required WARNING (continued) by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection ⇒ page 168, “Why • seat belts?”. Any work on the side airbag system including removing and installing system components because of other repair work (e.g.
  • Page 183: Deactivating An Airbag

    Airbag system offers additional protection in the case of an offset impact by covering the front WARNING (continued) door pillar. lation of loudspeakers). Resulting damages can have a negative affect on the In certain accident situations, the front, side and head airbag are simultaneously operation of the airbag system.
  • Page 184 Airbag system Switch for the front passenger airbag* On vehicles equipped with the switch for deactivation of the airbags, you can deac- tivate the front and side passenger airbag by means of this switch ⇒ page 183. Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if: •...
  • Page 185 Airbag system Switching on an airbag – Switch off the ignition. – Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position (ON) ⇒ page 183, fig. 178.    – Check whether the airbag indicator light in display ...
  • Page 186: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! WARNING (continued) ⇒ page 185, “Important safety information regarding the use of child safety An introduction to the subject seats”. Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more safely transported on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 187 Transporting children safely Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat WARNING (continued) Child safety seats should always be attached to the rear seats. • Never allow your child to be transported in a vehicle without the use of a suitable restraint system.
  • Page 188 Transporting children safely Child safety and side airbag* WARNING (continued) Children must never be seated in the deployment area of the side If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal airbags and head airbags. injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
  • Page 189: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity to ECE-R 44 standard have with legal requirements. a non-detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number) attached to the seat.
  • Page 190 Transporting children safely Child seats of group 0/0+ WARNING (continued) • If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are deployed. •...
  • Page 191 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel). with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety −...
  • Page 192: Attaching A Child Seat Using The "Isofix" System

    Transporting children safely Children of more than 150 cm in height may use the seat belts fitted to the vehicle without a seat bolster. WARNING • When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.
  • Page 193: Attaching Child Seat Using The "Top Tether" System

    Transporting children safely Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system You can obtain child seats with the “ISOFIX” attachment system from specialist garages who will also installed it as well. Complete installation instructions are enclosed with the child safety seat. WARNING •...
  • Page 194: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP)* Operating principle The ESP switches on automatically when the engine is started and then conducts a self-test. The ESP control unit processes data from the individual systems. It also General processes additional measurement data which are supplied by highly sensitive sensors: the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis, the lateral accel- eration of the vehicle, the braking pressure and the steering angle.
  • Page 195 Intelligent Technology • when driving with snow chains Operating principle • The EDL is activated automatically, that is without any action on the part of the when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface • driver. It monitors the speeds of the driven wheels with the aid of the ABS sensors. when it is necessary to rock a car free when it has become stuck.
  • Page 196 Intelligent Technology Traction control system (TCS) The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be good practice in certain exceptional cases, such as when you wish to have wheel slip, to switch off the The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from spinning system.
  • Page 197: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology Faults in the brake surface WARNING If you notice that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the brake pedal can be depressed further, it is possible that a brake circuit of the dual- Even with this function the vehicle cannot steer itself! The driver is further- circuit brake system has failed.
  • Page 198: Brake Booster

    Intelligent Technology vehicle and reduces the strain on the brakes. Any additional braking should be done and fresh snow, when you should anyway be driving slowly and cautiously, will be intermittently, not continuously. longer. Operating principle Note The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which is The brake light flashes automatically in case of an emergency braking at speeds too low for the speed of the vehicle and tending to lock.
  • Page 199: Brake Assist

    Intelligent Technology Brake Assist* Uphill-Start off-Assist* During a severe brake application (e.g. if a hazard exists), the Brake Assist increases The uphill-start off-assist makes it much easier to start off on steep hills. The system the braking force and thus makes it possible to rapidly produce the pressure assists a start off by holding the brake pressure produced by the brake pedal actu- required in the brake system.
  • Page 200: Tyre Inflation Pressure-Control System

    Intelligent Technology Tyre inflation pressure-control system* is erased and the new calibration is started, which is confirmed with an audible signal and then the warning light  goes out. • If the warning light  does not go out after the basic setting, there is a fault in the system.
  • Page 201: Diesel Particle Filter* (Diesel Engine)

    Intelligent Technology Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) WARNING (continued) In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are collected • Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protection and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel. agents for the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filter or heat shields.
  • Page 202: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment A new engine Caution The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres. All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its normal operating temperature.
  • Page 203: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and the Environment Catalytic converter misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) • Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic is of major significance for driving your vehicle in an environmen- converter being destroyed.
  • Page 204 Driving and the Environment Manual gearbox The fuel consumption can naturally also be influenced by factors which are beyond the driver's control. It is, for example, normal for the fuel consumption to increase – Drive no more than about one length of your vehicle in first gear. in winter and under worsened conditions such as poor road conditions, towing a trailer, etc.
  • Page 205 Driving and the Environment Avoiding full throttle in the warming-up phase. This is why you should drive off right after starting the engine. Do avoid high engine revolutions at this time, however. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Regular servicing A poorly tuned engine consumes an unnecessarily high amount of fuel.
  • Page 206 Driving and the Environment Avoid driving short distances only increase fuel consumption but also tyre wear and the driving behaviour will worsen. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Always check the inflation pressure of the tyres when cold. Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel.
  • Page 207: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment • Keeping a log of your fuel consumption solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production plant to the customer, • If you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter The use of solvent-free adhesives, •...
  • Page 208: Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle

    Driving and the Environment The adaptation of the headlights with Xenon lights* (applies only to vehicles which are designed for driving on the right and on the left) is performed in the menu Setup - Travel mode Information display* ⇒ page 64, “Tourist light”. Avoiding damage to your vehicle When driving on poor roads and lanes or when driving over kerbstones, steep ramps etc., you must pay particular attention to ensuring that any low-slung parts...
  • Page 209: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer General Maintenance There are a number of points to pay attention to when towing a Technical requirements trailer. The towing device must satisfy certain technical requirements. Trailer load The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded. Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage.
  • Page 210 Towing a trailer should be attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that they provide you with Distribution of weight an adequate field of view to the rear. The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trailer is laden.
  • Page 211 Towing a trailer of the engine speed. One should also not drop a gear for this reason when towing Note a trailer as long as the engine can manage the slope without any drop in speed. • Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the ball head or to any other components on the towing device.
  • Page 212: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Care of the exterior of vehicle Proper care retains the value of your vehicle. Washing the vehicle Regular and proper care retains the value of your vehicle. It may also be one of the Frequent washing protects your vehicle.
  • Page 213 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Automatic vehicle wash systems WARNING • The paintwork of the vehicle is sufficiently resistant that the vehicle can be washed The ignition should always be switched off when you wash your vehicle - normally in automatic vehicle wash plants without any problem.
  • Page 214 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle WARNING Caution • You must not treat mat painted parts or plastic with polishing products or hard It is particularly important that you do not clean tyres with circular spray wax. jets.
  • Page 215 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Plastic parts The headlight lenses External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic Please do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products - risk of leather can also be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents if a damage to the plastic lenses Please use soap and clean warm water.
  • Page 216 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Wheels Underbody protection Steel wheels The underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical influences. You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle its regular wash.
  • Page 217: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Care of the interior of vehicle Engine compartment Good corrosion protection is very important, particularly in winter when one often Plastic parts, artificial leather and cloths drives over its salt-strewn roads. One should therefore clean the whole engine compartment before and after the salt spreading period and treat with preservative You can clean plastic parts and artificial leather with a moist cloth.
  • Page 218 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Severe soiling Caution – Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth dipped in a mild soapy solu- • You must on no account treat the leather with solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpen- tion (2 spoonfuls of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
  • Page 219 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle WARNING • The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning. • Never clean the seat belts chemically as dry cleaning may destroy the fabric. The seat belts must also not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liquids (such as acids etc.).
  • Page 220: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol Caution • Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic Grades of petrol converter being destroyed. • Operating the engine with petrol of a low octane number can result in engine There are various grades of petrol.
  • Page 221: Refuelling

    Fuel Refuelling Operation in winter Winter-grade diesel fuel A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during the summer. Using “summer-grade diesel fuel” at temperatures below 0°C can result in operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of paraffin separation.
  • Page 222 Fuel Closing fuel filler cap – Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to click. – Close the fuel filler flap until it locks. The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pres- sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 223: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and replenishing Inspecting and replenishing Engine compartment Opening and closing the bonnet. Bonnet remote release Fig. 201 Radiator grille: Lever of the locking button Fig. 200 Bonnet release lever Opening the bonnet ⇒ fig. – Unlock the bonnet 200. Bonnet remote release –...
  • Page 224 Inspecting and replenishing WARNING (continued) WARNING • • If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam into position P.
  • Page 225: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and replenishing Coolant expansion bottle ........WARNING (continued) Windshield washer fluid reservoir .
  • Page 226 Inspecting and replenishing • – Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick. Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch of the engine and contact and –...
  • Page 227: Cooling System

    Inspecting and replenishing Cooling system Changing engine oil The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or Coolant according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 20, “Service Interval Display”. The job of the coolant is to cool the engine. WARNING The cooling system does not require any maintenance under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 228 Inspecting and replenishing Loss of coolant Caution A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. You • Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic- should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have ular, involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.
  • Page 229: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and replenishing Radiator fan system with water and as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage. The radiator fan may switch on suddenly. Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system. The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the Do not fill up over the “MAX”...
  • Page 230: Battery

    Inspecting and replenishing The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by an authorised Škoda Service Partner as part of an Inspection Service. The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side of the engine compartment.
  • Page 231 Inspecting and replenishing WARNING • The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling batteries. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
  • Page 232 Inspecting and replenishing Battery with two-tone indicator WARNING (continued) • Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns! Replace a frozen battery. • Never jump-start the batteries which have a too low electrolyte level - risk of explosion and caustic burns! •...
  • Page 233 Inspecting and replenishing Note Note • • Batteries with two-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are marked Batteries with three-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are with a code which always begins with 5K0. The exact marking can be e.g. marked with a code which always begins with 1J0, 7N0 or 3B0.
  • Page 234 Inspecting and replenishing Charging the battery A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C ⇒ . We recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed out because the A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the casing of the battery may be cracked through the formation of ice and this would engine.
  • Page 235: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and replenishing not be more than 15 %. Please note, however, that the antifreeze protection at this For the sake of the environment concentration is only adequate down to -5°C. Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protection regulations and WARNING on no account as domestic waste.
  • Page 236 Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels Further information concerning the use of unidirectional tyres ⇒ page 239. General information WARNING • New tyres during the first 500 km do not offer optimal grip and should • New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first and should therefore be run in for therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident! about 500 km at a moderate speed and an appropriately cautious style of driving.
  • Page 237 Wheels and Tyres setting off on a long trip. Please do not forget the spare wheel when checking the For the sake of the environment tyres. Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption. The tyre inflation pressures for summer tyres are indicated on the inside of the fuel ⇒...
  • Page 238: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around We recommend that you have any work relating to tyres or wheels carried out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. The authorised Škoda Service Partners have all of the necessary special tools and replacement parts available plus the required specialist knowledge and are also in a position to properly dispose of the old tyres.
  • Page 239 Wheels and Tyres The date of manufacture is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the inside Note of wheel): It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for technical DOT ... 20 09... reasons.
  • Page 240 Wheels and Tyres Winter tyres WARNING The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry You must on no account drive your car at more than the permissible roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow maximum speed for your winter tyres - risk of an accident resulting from and at temperatures below 7 °C because of their construction (width, rubber blend, tyre damage and loss of control over your car.
  • Page 241 Wheels and Tyres When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the braking performance. For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations: Wheel size Depth (D) Tyre size 45 mm 205/55 7J x 16...
  • Page 242: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    • tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because Škoda Genuine Accessories and Skoda original parts can be bought from of the networking of the electronic components. This means that the operating authorised Škoda Service Partners who also professionally undertake the assembly safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle of parts which were not purchased there.
  • Page 243 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts...
  • Page 244: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance First-aid box* Warning triangle Fig. 213 Compartment for Fig. 214 Placing of the stowing first-aid box warning triangle First-aid box The warning triangle can be attached to the trim panel of the rear wall with rubber ⇒...
  • Page 245: Vehicle Tool Kit

    Breakdown assistance • Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover, WARNING • Wheel wrench*, • If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeu- Towing eye, vres or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and •...
  • Page 246: Spare Wheel

    Breakdown assistance • Spare wheel* Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not intended for continuous use. • No other summer or winter tyres must be mounted on the rim of the spare wheel R 18.
  • Page 247 Breakdown assistance – Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the WARNING (continued) wheel wrench (crosswise) and last the safety wheel bolt* ⇒ page 248. • Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger –...
  • Page 248 Breakdown assistance Wheel bolts with caps* Note • If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque. • Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight- ening torque can be checked.
  • Page 249 Breakdown assistance Wheel trim caps* Slackening wheel bolts – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt – Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the ⇒ fig. left 219. Tightening wheel bolts –...
  • Page 250 Breakdown assistance Raise vehicle WARNING (continued) You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able to • Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slip- take off the wheel. ping off - risk of injury! •...
  • Page 251: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance – Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the place the cap onto the safety wheel bolt.
  • Page 252 Breakdown assistance Start engine – 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. – Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they were connected up.
  • Page 253: Tow-Starting And Towing Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing vehicle Jump-starting on vehicles with jump-starting point General Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going to use a tow rope: Driver of the towing vehicle – Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught. Fig.
  • Page 254: Technical Data

    Breakdown assistance Only attach the tow rope to the towing eyes provided for this purpose ⇒ page 253 Front towing eye and ⇒ page 254. The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit. Driving style Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice.
  • Page 255 Breakdown assistance Rear towing eye Tow-starting a vehicle If the engine does not start, we generally do not recommend to tow-start your vehicle. One should attempt to start the engine using jump start cables ⇒ page 250 or call on the services of the SERVICE mobile. If your vehicle has to be towed –...
  • Page 256 Breakdown assistance 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 252. The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope.
  • Page 257: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses – Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number. Replacing fuses – Fit on the fuse cover again. Defect fuses must be replaced.
  • Page 258 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse cover in engine compartment Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1 The fuse box in the engine compartment exists in two different versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses. Fig.
  • Page 259 Fuses and light bulbs Power consumer Amperes Power consumer Amperes Lambda probe Not assigned Control unit for automatic gearbox Not assigned Not assigned Radiator fan, valves Coolant pump Not assigned Not assigned Not assigned Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn sig- Not assigned nal light lever Not assigned...
  • Page 260 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2 Power consumer Amperes Control unit for auxiliary heating Control unit for CAN databus Engine control unit 15/20/30 Ignition Lambda probe (petrol engine) Glow plug system relay and fuel pump (diesel engine) Front right main headlight, right rear light unit Horn Fig.
  • Page 261 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Amperes Valve heating, air mass meter Control unit for trailer detection Relay for auxiliary heating Adaptive left main headlight Adaptive right main headlight Central locking of the front doors Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock Central locking system and bonnet lid Central control unit - interior lights...
  • Page 262: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Bulbs Power consumer Amperes Not assigned Changing bulbs Not assigned Rear power window The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced. Electric sliding/tilting roof Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
  • Page 263 Fuses and light bulbs Front headlight Halogen headlight Xenon headlight WARNING • Low beam Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb - risk of injury! Main beam light D1S, H3 • It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a Parking lights light bulb.
  • Page 264 Installation takes place in the reverse order. Parking lights and main beam lights Note We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb. Low beam light Fig. 234 Removing the bulbs...
  • Page 265 – Take out the fog light. Note We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service – Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left Partner after replacing the light bulb.
  • Page 266 Fuses and light bulbs – Take off the cover of the rear light unit on the inner side of the bonnet ⇒ fig. 239. ⇒ fig. 239 – Press the spring bolt and take the lamp holder out of the housing of the rear light unit.
  • Page 267 Fuses and light bulbs 1 - Reversing lights 2 - Rear fog light Licence plate light Fig. 241 Inner part of the rear light unit: Lamps Change bulbs in the outer part of the rear light unit – To change a bulb, turn its fixture to the left up to the top and take it out. –...
  • Page 268: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data General information Abbreviation Importance 5-speed manual gearbox The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- 6-speed manual gearbox dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle registration documents or consult an authorised Škoda Service Partner concerning 6-speed automatic gearbox DSG the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.
  • Page 269: Identification Details

    Technical Data Identification details Engine number The engine number is stamped into the engine block. Type plate (production plate) It is located on the left middle pillar of the body. Homologation sign The homologation sign is located on the lock carrier. Vehicles for certain countries do not have an homologation sign.
  • Page 270: Dimensions

    Technical Data Combined traffic Note The consumption value in the combined traffic consists of 37% from the value for • Please note that the information stated in the official vehicle registration the urban traffic and of 63% from the value for the non-urban traffic. documents always takes priority.
  • Page 271: Engine Oil Specifications

    Technical Data Engine oil specifications Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) Petrol engines Engine oil specifications The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you 1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 can use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
  • Page 272 Technical Data • We recommend using a preservative from the Škoda original accessories offered by your Škoda dealer. • For further information - see Service shedule. Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data...
  • Page 273: 1.4 Ltr./92 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 92/5000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 200/1500-4000 4/1390 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO emission (in g/km)
  • Page 274 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224. On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by approx.
  • Page 275: 1.8 Ltr./118 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 118/4500 - 6200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1500 - 4500 4/1798 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances M6 4x4 Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO...
  • Page 276 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224. On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by approx.
  • Page 277: 3.6 Ltr./191 Kw Fsi - Eu5

    Technical Data 3.6 ltr./191 kW FSI - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 191/6000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 350/2500 - 5000 6/3597 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel - unleaded petrol min. RON Performances DQ6 4x4 Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO emission (in g/km)
  • Page 278 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil 10,6 Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224. On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by approx.
  • Page 279: 1.9 Ltr./77 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu4

    Technical Data 1.9 ltr./77 kW TDI PD - EU4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 77/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 250/1900 4/1896 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances M5 GreenLine Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12,5 12,5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO...
  • Page 280 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil 3,8/4,3 Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224, “Check engine oil level”. Vehicles with DPF.
  • Page 281: 2.0 Ltr./103 Kw Tdi Pd - Eu4

    Technical Data 2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI PD - EU4 Engine Power output kW per rpm 103/4000 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 320/1800-2500 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10,2 10,2 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO emission (in g/km) Urban...
  • Page 282 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil 3,8/4,0 Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224, “Check engine oil level”. Vehicles with DPF.
  • Page 283: 2.0 Ltr./125 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu5

    Technical Data 2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR - EU5 Engine Power output kW per rpm 125/4200 Maximum torque Nm per rpm 350/1750-2500 4/1968 Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm Fuel Diesel Performances M6 4x4 Maximum speed km/h Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h Fuel consumption (in ltr./100°km) and CO emission (in g/km) M6 4x4...
  • Page 284 Technical Data Capacities (in liter) Fuel tank capacity/of which spare 60/9 Reservoir for windscreen washer system/ with headlight cleaning system 3/5,5 Engine oil Cooling system of the vehicle Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level must be between the markings ⇒ page 224. On vehicles which are fitted with an independent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the volume of the coolant is greater by approx.
  • Page 285 Technical Data...
  • Page 286: Index

    Index Index Antilock brake system ......197 Belt Warning light ......40 Antilock brake system (ABS) Abroad .
  • Page 287 Index Central locking system ......45 Compartments ....... . 95 De-icing windscreen .
  • Page 288 Index Engine compartment Front airbag ....... . . 176 Head restraint ....... . 82 Safety information .
  • Page 289 Index Low beam light ......263 Opening a single door ......45 Lugagge .
  • Page 290 Index Power windows ....... 54 Saving electrical energy ..... . . 202 Steering Button in front passenger door and in rear doors active driver-steering recommendation .
  • Page 291 Index Towing device ....... 210 Vehicle tool kit ......244 Wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades .
  • Page 292 Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
  • Page 293 SIMPLY CLE VER ŠkodaService ŠkodaGenuine Parts ŠkodaGenuine Accessories...
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