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Preface You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us. This manual contains instructions about the vehicle operation, important information about safety, vehicle care, maintenance and self-help and technical vehicle data. The operation of some functions and vehicle systems is undertaken via Infotainment. Please do not read just this manual, but also the Infotainment manual carefully as well.
MAXI DOT display Table of Contents Driving Service interval display Starting-off and Driving SmartGate Board literature Starting and stopping the engine using the Unlocking and opening Notes Unlocking and locking Starting and stopping the engine at the push Structure and more information about the Anti-theft alarm system of the button Owner's Manual...
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General Maintenance Technical data Care and maintenance Technical data Service work, adjustments and technical Basic vehicle data alterations Vehicle-specific information depending on Washing vehicle engine type Cleaning vehicle exterior Index Interior care Inspecting and replenishing Fuel Engine compartment Engine oil Coolant Brake fluid Vehicle battery...
Board literature You will always find this Owner's Manual and the Service Plan included in the on-board literature for your vehicle. Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the In- fotainment operating instructionsand in some countries also the brochure On the road.
Note Notes Texts with this symbol contain additional information. Terms used The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service work for your vehicle. “Specialist” - Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Serv- ice Partner, or an independent workshop.
Structure and more information about the Owner's Manual Structure of the manual The operating manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas. Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower ■ left side Main chapters (e.g.
Abbreviation Definition Abbreviations A passenger car constructed primarily for the transport of Abbreviation Definition people Engine revolutions per minute Multi-collision brake Anti-lock brake system Manual gearbox Adaptive cruise control Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta- tion of goods active cylinder management NiMH Nickel metal hydride...
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts Safety » page 21, Transporting children safely. › Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi- Passive Safety tion. Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position. General information Driving safety ...
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at WARNING the same level as the upper part of your head » Fig. 1 (not for seats The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the ■...
› Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats » Fig. › Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be Read and observe on page 9 first.
WARNING (Continued) Seat belts A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is ■ moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then Using seat belts suddenly held firm by the belt. ...
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In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt WARNING (Continued) are thrown forward and strike parts of the interior of the car, such as the Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage ■...
The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across the neck but must Fasten › roughly run over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest. Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis. ›...
Belt tensioners Airbag system The safety for the driver, front passenger and passengers on the outer rear Description of the airbag system seats who are wearing their seat belts, is enhanced by the belt tensioners fit- ted to the inertia reels on the front and rear external seat belts. ...
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which WARNING (Continued) occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re- ■...
WARNING Front airbags Information on correct seating position It is important that the driver and front passenger maintain a distance of ■ at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard » Fig. 8. Not maintain- ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu- pant.
Note WARNING In vehicles with driver's airbag, the text can be found on the steering Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap ■ ■ wheel. of at least 10 cm between the legs and the instrument panel in the vi- In vehicles with front passenger airbag, the text ...
WARNING Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags – ■ risk of injury! The airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the ■ front doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or door panels (e.g.
In the event of a severe side collision, the head airbags offer additional protec- Deactivating airbags tion for the head and neck area of passengers. Introduction The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides of the vehicle interior »...
› Close the storage box on the front passenger's side. Deactivating the front passenger airbag › Check that the warning light under the text » Fig. 13 - lights up after the ignition is switched on. warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has ...
WARNING (Continued) Transporting children safely Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- ■ dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the Child seat vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported ...
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› Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible. Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat › When using a child seat where there is a height adjuster in the upper area, Does not apply to Taiwan the height of the passenger seat belt is to be set so that the belt is not “kinked”...
Front passenger Rear seats Rear seat Child safety and side airbag Group seat external Centre Fig. 17 up to 10 kg Incorrect seated position of a child who is not properly secured – risk from the side airbag/Child up to 13 kg properly protected by safety seat 9 - 18 kg 15 - 25 kg...
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There are two attachment points between the seat backrest and seat cushion Note of the outer rear seats and front passenger seat for fixing a child seat with the A child seat fitted with the system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit- ■...
IL-SU The seat is suitable for the installation of a child seat with “Semi- Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat with the system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat. The seat is suitable for the installation of a ...
Door opening lever Using the system Power window in the front passenger door Storage compartment with bottle storage Cockpit Light switch Overview Bonnet release lever Storage compartment on the driver's side Electrical power windows Fuse box (behind the storage compartment on the driver's Electric exterior mirror adjustment side) Door opening lever...
Note Instruments and warning lights The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 20. The symbols on the controls and switches are the Instrument cluster same as for left-hand drive models. ...
The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per- Overview mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating temperature. You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
Note Fuel gauge Depending on vehicle equipment, the MAXI DOT display can be either mono- chromatic “(black and white)” or colour. Fig. 24 Fuel gauge Coolant temperature gauge Fig. 23 Coolant temperature gauge Read and observe on page 28 first. The display »...
› Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the start setting. Counter for distance driven The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Info- tainment, chapter Device settings. Fig. 25 Display: MAXI DOT display / Seg- Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery ment Display ...
Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine) Warning lights Windscreen washer fluid level Introduction Headlamp assistant START-STOP system This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Display of a low temperature Parking brake Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine) Brake system ...
WARNING WARNING Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions If the warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light ■ ■ in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury » page Anti-lock braking system (ABS), do not continue your ...
Steering lock defect (KESSY system) Illumi- Error: Traction control An audible signal sounds as a warning. nates ASR ERROR Steering lock faulty. Stop! Seek help from a specialist garage. flashes STOP! VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY If the warning light comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be ...
WARNING Safety system If the warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light ■ Read and observe on page 33 first. » page 33, Brake system, do not continue your journey! Seek help from a specialist garage. System fault A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi- ■...
CAUTION Tyre pressure Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved Read and observe on page 33 first. roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all. Change of tyre pressure values Brake linings ...
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice Parking brake - Auto-Hold Function its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer. Read and observe on page 33 first. When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Coolant temperature too high Rear seat belt warning light Illumi- Engine overheated. Stop! Log book! Read and observe on page 33 first. nates ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP › Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. ...
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level. The value in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine restart is possible. In the event of a high oil level, seek assistance from a specialist garage. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Particulate filter: Log book! START-STOP system PARTICLE FILTER LOG BOOK Read and observe on page 33 first. Seek help from a specialist garage. The warning lights indicates the state of the START STOP system WARNING »...
Distance warning (front assistant) Service Read and observe on page 33 first. Read and observe on page 33 first. illuminates - the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini- illuminates - note regarding a due service appointment »...
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi- Information system cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning lights (danger) or (warning) continue to be indicated without information for the Driver information system driver.
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be Operation shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected. WARNING The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving situations, such as overtaking. Driving data (Multifunction display) ...
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Range Average speed The detail provides information about the distance in km, that can be travelled The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory. with the current tank and with the same driving style. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven. If you drive more efficiently this value can increase.
Deactivate speed limit Long-term ( ) And “2” ( ) › Select the menu item Speed warning at () or () and confirm. The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour- › Confirm the stored value of the speed limits. neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9,999 kilometres driv- The speed limit will be disabled.
WARNING Operation using the operating lever Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re- sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Fig. 31 Buttons: On the operating lever Main menu Read and observe on page 46 first.
Button / Operation using the multi-function steering wheel Action Operation dial Confirm menu item / menu / Repeat Press briefly the last navigation announcement or clarify / interrupt traffic report Previous menu item / track / Show available list (e.g. list of available Turn up channels, list of the last destinations, call list)
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow- The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. ing items are displayed. Incoming call OK - Start navigation ■ Outgoing call ...
Compass point display Service interval display Introduction Fig. 33 Compass display This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval Service messages Resetting the service interval display The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service event.
Service messages SmartGate Messages before reaching the scheduled service date Introduction Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol as well as a mes- This chapter contains information on the following subjects: sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis- play after switching on the ignition.
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› In the device to be connected start the ŠKODA application that supports con- Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi nection via Wi-Fi Direct. › Read and observe on page 50 first. In the application, select the connection function (e.g. “Connect”), this starts to search for available devices that support Wi-Fi Direct.
› The SafeLock system is switched on. Unlocking and opening › The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing. › The exterior mirrors are folded back into the park position. Unlocking and locking › The anti-theft alarm system is activated. When locking the vehicle the acous- tic signals can be activated / deactivated »...
CAUTION Unlocking / locking with the remote control key The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in- ■ terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency range. The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range ■...
If the key with which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compart- Unlocking / locking - KESSY ment, the boot lid is released (partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that the vehicle has been unlocked again. The lug- gage compartment lid remains released(partially open).
WARNING Individual settings Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the Read and observe on page 52 first. vehicle in an emergency – risk to life! The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually Safe securing system »...
Opening/closing a door Child safety lock Fig. 39 Door handle/door opening lever Fig. 40 Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off Read and observe on page 52 first. Read and observe on page 52 first. Opening from the outside The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- ›...
Failure of the system KESSY Switching off the alarm If the following message is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster, The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the key or switching on then help is required from a specialist company. the ignition.
By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing the safe lock is Boot lid opening/closing switched off. CAUTION The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in- terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi- cle.
Electric boot lid Operating description Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Operating description Set the top position of the lid Malfunctions Boot lid non-contact opening The boot lid (hereinafter only as a lid) can be operated electrically and manual in the event of an emergency »...
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› By pressing the handle » Fig. Malfunctions › By briefly pressing the door in the closing direction. Read and observe on page 59 first. Stop lid movement The lid movement can be stopped in one of the following ways. Examples of operational malfunctions ›...
› Stand with the vehicle key centred on the rear bumper. WARNING › Move one foot in the sensor area below the rear bumper quickly in the direc- The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 63. If there is an obstacle, tion of the arrow »...
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When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light in the Opening/closing the windows button lights up. After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows Fig. 46 for approx. 10 minutes. Power window buttons After the driver's or passenger's door is opened the comfort control of the win- dow is only possible with the button...
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways. button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window Opening to stop immediately. ›...
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The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after WARNING switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's When operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus- door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof. ing crushing injuries –...
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WARNING Sliding / tilting roof malfunction When operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush- ing injuries – risk of injury! Fig. 49 Operation of the sliding / tilting roof Read and observe on page 64 first. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the sliding/tilting roof will not operate.
Note Lights and visibility The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched ■ on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although Lights the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist ...
All seats occupied, boot loaded Turn signal and main beam Driver seat occupied, boot loaded Xenon headlight Fig. 52 Operating lever: Turn signal and The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi- main beam operation cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving.
The “Lane change flash” can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment Automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the Info- » Operating instructions Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle settings. tainment » Operating instructions Infotainment, chapter CAR - Vehicle set- tings.
Fog lights Rear fog light Read and observe on page 66 first. Fig. 54 Light switch: Turn on front and Switching on and off › rear fog light Turn the light switch into position or and »...
CAUTION Parking lights Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in ■ Read and observe on page 66 first. the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair- The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
WARNING Headlamp assistant The system only serves as a support and does not relieve the driver of his Introduction or her responsibility to check the headlights and low beam and, if necessa- ry, to switch on the lights depending on the light conditions. The manual operation may be required for example, in the following situations.
Switching on and off Interior lights Introduction Fig. 57 Operating lever: Headlamp assis- This chapter contains information on the following subjects: tant Front interior light Rear interior light Ambient lighting Door warning light Entry space lighting The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. ...
The system is turned off when any of the following is present. The warning light » Fig. 60 turns on when the door is opened. › The vehicle is locked. The warning light turns off when the door is closed. ›...
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Windscreen and rear window heater Sun visors in the front Fig. 61 Buttons for the front and rear window heater: Climatronic / man- Fig. 62 Fold down flap / flip up flap / make-up mirror and parking permit ual air conditioning holder ...
Sun screen Sun screen in the rear doors Fig. 63 Sun screen Fig. 64 Sun blind on the rear door Read and observe on page 73 first. Read and observe on page 73 first. The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover. Extending ›...
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The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when Windscreen wipers and washers switching off the ignition. The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 226. WARNING Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi- ■...
Spraying and wiping the rear window Rear mirror After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 2 to 3 wiper strokes. Introduction The operating lever remains in position This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Activating / deactivating of the automatic windscreen wiping with rain Interior mirror dimming Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-...
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Interior mirror dimming Exterior mirrors Fig. 67 Exterior mirror operation Read and observe on page 77 first. Fig. 66 Interior mirror: Manual dimming / auto-darkening The knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on vehicle Read and observe on page 77 first.
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Automatic folding in / back of both mirror housings CAUTION The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the Never adjust retractable exterior mirrors by hand - risk of damaging the ■ park position. electric mirror actuator! When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma- ■...
Seats and head restraints Manually adjusting seats Front seats Fig. 68 Control elements at the seat Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Manually adjusting seats Electrical adjustment Convenience features of passenger seat Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat ...
Control elements at the seat » Fig. 69 Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat seat adjustment › 1 - Move in the longitudinal direction Fig. 71 › 2 - Change in inclination Memory buttons and SET button › 3 - Change in height Adjusting the seat backrest ›...
Retrieving the saved setting When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key, the driver's seat and the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key. Press the required memory button Ignition Driver's door » Fig. 71 Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing Open Short...
WARNING (Continued) Folding front passenger seat When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the ■ seat and seat backrest – risk of injury! Fig. 72 Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded ■...
Fold forward from the interior Rear seats › Place the outer seat belt behind the raised edge » Fig. › Press the release lever in the direction of arrow Introduction › Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Fold forward from the luggage compartment Seat backrests...
Opening from the boot Armrest adjustment › Push the unlock button in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 77 and fold the cover forwards. Fig. 76 Closing Fold down armrest › Fold the cover and rear armrest upwards to the stop - the cover must click into place.
Removing › Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop. › Press the locking button in the direction of arrow » Fig. 80 , while at the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the securing button in opening in the direction of arrow ›...
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This chapter contains information on the following subjects: CAUTION The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats. Front seats with heating Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them. ■ Front seats with heating and ventilation Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
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The setting of the heating / ventilation level by pressing the keys and is Front seats with heating and ventilation not possible. Fig. 83 Rear seats with seat heating Infotainment display: Front seat heating and ventilation with Fig. 84 maximum heating / ventilation The seat heating is switched on level switched on...
Transporting and practical equipment Car park ticket holder Useful equipment Fig. 85 Parking ticket holder Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Car park ticket holder Storage compartment on the driver's side stowage compartments in the doors Storage compartment in the front centre console ...
In the storage compartment there is a holder for credit and other cards Storage compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 86 - . WARNING The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons. stowage compartments in the doors Fig.
Phone box When the telephone is inserted into the Phone box, the telephone signal in- creases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery dis- charge and the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle. › Place the telephone in the storage compartment B with its back on the in- duction panel »...
Closing takes place in reverse order. Waste container Replace bags › Remove the waste container from the slot. › Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow » Fig. › Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow ›...
Glasses compartment Fig. 95 Open storage compartment for the tablet Fig. 96 Opening the glasses storage box Read and observe on page 89 first. Read and observe on page 89 first. The storage compartment is equipped with an interior light which illuminates when the parking or dipped head lights are on.
WARNING Storage compartment on the front passenger side The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons. Note If not using the air supply in the storage compartment we recommend that you leave the air supply closed. Storage compartment under passenger seat Fig.
Read and observe on page 89 first. Clothes hook The storage pockets » Fig. 100 are intended for the storage of maps, maga- Fig. 99 zines, etc. Clothes hooks CAUTION Never put large objects into the pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Closing takes place in reverse order. Storage compartments for umbrella WARNING Fig. 102 The storage compartments are not a substitute for the ashtray and must Stowage compartment for an also not be used for such purposes – risk of fire! umbrella Storage compartment in the rear armrest ...
WARNING Removable through-loading bag After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag ■ with the securing strap » Fig. 105. The strap must hold the skis tight. ■ Make sure that the strap holds all skis in front of the binding (see also ■...
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WARNING 12 volt socket in the rear centre console When using the 12 volt power outlets the following notes are to be ob- served. The socket also works if the ignition is switched off. Therefore, when ■ leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independ- ent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle.
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When plugging in the connector the child safety lock is unlocked and the out- 12 volt socket in luggage compartment let is activated. The outlet works in the following cases Fig. 109 › The engine is running. Cover of the 12 volt power outlet ›...
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CAUTION The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces- ■ sories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to 150 watt. Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it ■...
Note The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket. Ashtrays Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Ashtray Removable ashtray Fig. 114 Centre console at rear: Open storage compartment / removing ashtray The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like »...
Removable ashtray Fig. 117 Enlarge holder Fig. 115 Removing ashtray This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Attach behind the head restraint Read and observe on page 101 first. Mount in the storage compartment in the rear armrest Removing/inserting In the multimedia holder (hereinafter referred to only as a holder) various ex- When removing, do not hold the ashtray on the cover.
Attach behind the head restraint Mount in the storage compartment in the rear armrest Fig. 118 Attach the adapter to the guide rods of the headrest mount / Fig. 120 Open storage compartment / room for holder / holder removal holder ...
Side storage compartment and trays WARNING Cargo element Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners, ■ Storage compartments under the floor covering nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury! Removable light If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju- ■...
Fixing nets Foldable hook Fig. 123 Fold down hooks Read and observe on page 104 first. Foldable hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are pro- vided for each on both sides of the luggage compartment. The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
CAUTION Luggage compartment cover Do not hank any objects on the hooks - there is a risk of damage to the hook. ■ Before closing the boot lid check that the flooring is not attached to the ■ hook - there is a risk of damage to the hook. Floor covering on both sides ...
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Fitting Side storage compartment and trays › Position the fixture of the cover over the recess of the side trim » Fig. 126. › Place first the front and then the rear fixture › Press on the two sides to the upper side of the cover in the region of the re- cess The fixture must lock into place of the recess...
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Cargo element Storage compartments under the floor covering Fig. 129 Remove cargo element Fig. 131 Lifting floor covering / storage compartments Read and observe on page 104 first. Fig. 130 The storage compartments » Fig. 131 are located under the floor covering of Mounting example of the cargo the luggage compartment in vehicles without a spare wheel.
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The lamp is for the illumination of the luggage compartment or it can be used CAUTION as a portable lamp. The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the storage ■ compartments. The lamp is fitted with magnets. Thus after taking these out of the vehicle Do not stored any sharp objects in the storage compartments.
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system CAUTION ■ including the load that is being transported. Compare the vehicle height with If the lamp is not switched off and it is correctly inserted in the holder, the ■...
WARNING Heating and ventilation For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win- ■ dows are free of ice, snow and misting. The blower should always be on to Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic prevent the windows from misting up.
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Note When the air distribution control is turned to position the cooling system ■ is activated. The warning light below the button illuminates after activation, even if ■ not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. The lighting up of the indicator light in the button signals the operational read- iness of the cooling system.
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Individual functions can be set off or on by turning the knob or pressing the Switch recirculation on/off » page 114 corresponding button. When the function is switched on, a control lamp illumi- Seat heating / Seat heating and ventilation of the right-hand seat opera- ...
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When the recirculation mode is activated, the warning light below the button Note lights up. During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc- ■ cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort. Heating and manual air conditioning system When ...
› To change the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the Note movable adjuster » Fig. 139 » Fig. 140 to the left or right. The automatic activation/deactivation of the air recirculation with Climatronic only works if the outside temperature is higher than approx. 2 °C. Opening ›...
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Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- Note tion) The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant ■ The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient. temperature of approx. 50 °C. At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light is not illuminated in the...
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Switching off Read and observe on page 116 first. › Manually with the symbol key on the operating element of the manual air- The radio remote control can be used to switch the auxiliary heating (heating conditioning system or the Climatronic »...
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Display warning light » Fig. 142 Meaning The battery is weak, however the Lights up orange for around 2 sec- switching on or off signal was not re- onds, then flashes green or red. ceived. The battery is discharged, however Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.
WARNING Driving Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan- ■ ger of poisoning and death! Starting-off and Driving Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment. ■...
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The ignition is switched off. Steering lock locking / unlocking Starting the engine Read and observe on page 119 first. › The parking brake switch. › For vehicles with manual transmission, shift gear stick to neutral, depress The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle. the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
Note WARNING After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the danger operate for approx. 10 minutes. of poisoning and death! CAUTION Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left ■...
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Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn- the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on ing light illuminates.
CAUTION Problems starting the engine The key can only be verified if it is in the vehicle. It is therefore not always nec- essary to know where the key is. Fig. 145 Engine start - hold key on button Note With a start attempt the rear must be pointed towards the button »...
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For the system-dependent automatic engine shut-down when stopping to op- Note erate, the following conditions must be met. If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in ■ For vehicles with manual transmission, the shift lever is in the neutral po- ...
CAUTION Information messages Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec- The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display. essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak- Start engine manually! ing distance and excessive wear.
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Faults in the brake surface If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty. Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri- ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
› Emergency braking function The parking brake switch. › If while driving a brake pedal error occurs or should the pedal block, then the On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po- parking brake can be used as an emergency brake »...
Engage reverse gear Manual gear shifting (Tiptronic) › Stop the vehicle. Starting-off and driving › The clutch pedal is fully depressed. › The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes. Move the shift lever to the idle position switch and press down. ›...
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E – Economical driving mode Modes and use of selector lever If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 163 is selected and the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set Fig.
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› Defective selector lever lock Pull the paddle » Fig. 153 briefly towards the steering wheel. If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis- Shifting down gears charged vehicle battery, faulty fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved ›...
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kick down function is activa- Running-in and economical driving ted in any forward driving mode. Introduction The gearbox shifts down one or more gears depending on the vehicle speed and engine speed, and the vehicle accelerates. This chapter contains information on the following subjects: The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has Running-in...
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Switch in an energy saving and timely manner DriveGreen function Observe the recommended gear » page Avoid full throttle and high speeds Fig. 154 Fuel consumption can be reduced by half if only three-quarters of the possible Shown in the infotainment dis- top speed of your vehicle is used.
If the trip from the start, takes less than 30 minutes, then the assessment Driving through water takes in information from the previous trip (the bars are shown in dark green). Average fuel consumption Fig. 155 In the function key, the average fuel consumption from the start is displayed. Maximum permissible water lev- el when driving through water When you press the function key a detailed overview of the average fuel con-...
Driving off paved roads Assist systems Read and observe on page 133 first. Braking and stabilisation systems Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame- Introduction ters » page 236, Technical data as well as your driving skills. This chapter contains information on the following subjects: The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle travelling in the given terrain.
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Upon deactivation, in the instrument cluster the control indicator turns off Stability Control (ESC) and the display shows the following message. Stabilisation control (ESC) activated. Fig. 156 ESC ON Press the ESC system Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ...
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Upon activation, in the instrument cluster the indicator turns and the display Brake Assist (HBA) shows the following message. Read and observe on page 134 first. Traction control (TCS) activated. ASR ON The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis- The TCS should normally always be enabled.
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For the activation, deactivation and correct functioning of the system, the Trailer stabilization system (TSA) following basic conditions are required. Read and observe on page 134 first. The driver's door is closed. The engine is running (or shut-down automatically by the START-STOP ...
CAUTION CAUTION In some washing systems it is necessary that the vehicle can roll freely. There- Keep the system sensors » Fig. 158 on page 138 clean, snow-and ice-free ■ fore, the system must be deactivated before driving through a car wash. and do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system function- ing may be impaired.
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Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist Display in the Infotainment display » Fig. 159. › Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas › Fig. 160 Version 2: warns of obstacles in the regions Display › Version 3: warns of obstacles in the regions Approximate range of sensors (in cm) Version 1...
Activation / deactivation Automatic system activation when moving forward Fig. 161 Fig. 162 System key (option 2, 3) Infotainment display: Display with automatic activation Read and observe on page 138 first. Read and observe on page 138 first. Activation The automatic system activation occurs when moving forward at a speed be- The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, or...
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Warning - vehicles with parking aid WARNING You will hear a continuous tone and the following appears » Fig. 163 in the In- The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the ■ fotainment display. responsibility for the vehicle operation.
Activation / deactivation Rear View Camera Read and observe on page 141 first. Introduction The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of two This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ways. Operation ›...
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It is only a two-dimensional display. Therefore, protruding objects or roadway The vehicle is not travelling at more than about 15 km/h. ■ depressions, for example, may not be recognised due to lack of space depth. The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible. ...
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Read and observe on page 142 first. Function keys In the mode for transverse and parallel parking guidance for the assessment of Fig. 167 distance and lane lines are displayed. Function keys Display » Fig. 168 The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit) The distance is approximately 100 cm The distance is approximately 200 cm Lane lines...
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Mode - traverse parking Mode - parallel parking Fig. 169 Display Fig. 170 Display Read and observe on page 142 first. Read and observe on page 142 first. This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is transverse to the roadway.
› Stop the vehicle and steer opposite until the yellow lines the red line Vehicles without towing hitch fade into each other (required roadway alignment). Hold the steering wheel If your vehicle is not factory equipped with a towing device, a red line for moni- in this position.
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WARNING Functioning The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the ■ responsibility for the vehicle operation. Fig. 172 During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid ■ System button steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between the steering wheel –...
The system can only carry out the parking if the following basic conditions are Switch to park mode met. The vehicle is travelling less than about 7 km/h. The parking procedure takes less than 6 minutes. There is no driver intervention in the automatic steering operation. ...
› Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until Reverse parking the parking procedure starts. › Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R. › As soon as the following message is shown in the display: Steering int. ac- tive.
Park forward Departing from a parallel parking space Read and observe on page 147 first. Fig. 176 To park forwards in a traverse parking space: Display The system supports the driver when leaving a parking space of a parallel parking space.
ASR intervention. Take over steering! Information messages The parking procedure is terminated by a TCS intervention. Read and observe on page 147 first. Auto. parking space exit not possible. Space too small. The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display. The manoeuvring procedure using the system is not possible.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever is in the Functioning D/S position or in the Tiptronic position. The current speed is higher than approx. 20 km/h. This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking power of the engine.
Automatic control interruption Operation Automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions are met. › The brake pedal is operated. › When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes. › Through an airbag deployment. › By pressing the button »...
CAUTION Operation description When driving downhill, exceeding the set speed limit may occur. When exceed- ing the limit, an acoustic signal sounds and the warning light in the instru- Fig. 182 ment cluster flashes. Operating elements of the speed limiter Note By pressing the button »...
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Read and observe on page 154 first. WARNING The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as ■ The radar sensor (following known only as sensor) is located under a cover traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light. »...
Set distance to the vehicle ahead. Operation Vehicle detected (control deactivated). ACC status indications » Fig. 185 Regulation is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed limits is shown in grey). Regulation active - no vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of ...
Starting to drive again after a holding period Start control As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be regulated. Read and observe on page 154 first.
Changing the speed by adopting the current speed () - requirements Stop/resume control The ACC is activated. Read and observe on page 154 first. The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored. Stop control Note ›...
Narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side Special driving conditions Narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side are not detected by the ra- dar sensor until they are within the sensor's range » Fig. 187 - . If necessary, slow down the car by applying the brake. Other vehicles changing lanes Vehicles that change onto the lane with a small proximity »...
The Front Assistant (from here on only referred to as the system) warns you of Information messages the danger of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehi- Read and observe on page 154 first. cle and tries to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the brakes as appropriate.
The sensor can distinguish objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. waves. The system is activated. The TCS is activated » page 134, Braking and stabilisation systems. The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ...
Brake assist Warning and automatic braking If the driver brakes inadequate with an impending collision, the system auto- matically increases braking force. Fig. 191 The braking assistance only occurs as long as the brake pedal is being firmly Symbols in the instrument cluster: Warning or emer- pressed down.
The mode Comfort is only available on vehicles with adaptive chassis control Information messages (DCC). Read and observe on page 160 first. WARNING The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display. The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the ■...
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Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems. Air conditioning (Climatronic) The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for ex- ample, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in mode The DCC adjusts the chassis for the sporty driving style.
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the symbol key or by pressing ■ ACC: - Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated the corresponding function key in the Infotainment display. Normal - Normal ■ Sport - Sports ■...
Note Function If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated » page 19 the belt tensioning Read and observe on page 165 first. function for the front passenger seat is switched off. In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden change Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) in direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order to reduce the risk of serious injury.
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WARNING The detection capability of the camera may be limited by various external influences. In such cases, the assistant may not detect the line between two lanes at all or not properly. The detection capability of the camera may be restricted in the following situations, for example. When visibility is poor, (e.g.
Warning lights in the instrument cluster The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range. Clean the windscreen or remove the obstacles. Warning light Meaning Lane Assist currently not available. The system is active, but not ready to intervene. The system has limited functionality due to a temporary error.
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System constraint WARNING The system is unable to recognize the specific lane width by means of sensors. The system has physical and system-related limitations. Therefore, in the Therefore, a warning example may be issued in the following cases. following situations the system can be delayed in drawing attention (or not ›...
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Note The brightness of the indicator light is dependent on the setting of the ve- hicle lighting. With the low or high beam on the brightness of the light will be lower. Activation / deactivation Read and observe on page 168 first.
Stop the vehicle, stop the engine, clean the area in front of and around the Operating conditions sensors or remove the obstructing item. Read and observe on page 171 first. If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or- ganisation is required.
For this reason, the chapters on System Lane Assist and ACC are to be read WARNING carefully and the safety notes are to be observed. The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the ■ responsibility for the vehicle operation.
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Towing a trailer When driving with a coupled trailer the Infotainment can be set to display traf- fic signs valid for towing a trailer and the maximum speed for towing a trailer can be set » Operating instructions Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle set- tings .
Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display Function A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage. Read and observe on page 174 first. Traffic sign recognition: clean the windscreen! From the start of the journey, the system evaluates steering behaviour. If, The windscreen is dirty, iced over or misted up in the camera viewing range.
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When changing the tyre inflation pressure, the warning light illuminates in Always save the tyre pressure values in the system if one of the following the instrument cluster and an audible signal is heard. events occurs. › Change of tyre pressure values. Information on the procedure for the notification of change of tyre inflation ›...
Hitch and trailer Swinging in and out the tow bar Hitch Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Swinging in and out the tow bar Mount accessories If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the Fig.
Check latching If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible overhang of the ball head Before every journey when the tow bar is swung out check whether the warn- of the towing hitch and the permissible gross vehicle weight of the accesso- ing light is indicating green.
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The power supply works with ignition on or off. Coupling / uncoupling trainer With the ignition off, the battery of the towing vehicle is discharged by activa- ted consumers. Fig. 204 Housing of the 13 pin socket, At low charge state of the vehicle battery power to the trailer is interrupted. safety eyelet WARNING Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents...
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Towing capacity and trailer weight Anti-theft alarm system The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances » page 236, Technical data. If the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connection to the trailer is interrupted. The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level.
For the sake of the environment General Maintenance Technical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later Care and maintenance date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound manner.
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The ŠKODA Service Partners are up-to-date on the legally required tests and ŠKODA AUTO a.s. is able to vouch for the safety, suitability and long service life will prepare the vehicle for the tests as part of a service operation if required, of these products.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Accesso- Component protection ries for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with the materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement Read and observe on page 180 first.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you WARNING can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system. ■...
CAUTION Washing by hand Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk of Read and observe on page 183 first. damage. Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible. Washing with a high-pressure cleaner Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
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Cavity protection The vehicle must be treated with a high-quality hard wax polish at the latest, when no more drops form on the clean paintwork. Jack Wheels A new layer of a high-quality hard wax polish can be applied to the clean body- Under-body protection work after it has dried thoroughly.
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CAUTION Windows and external mirrors Do not treat the door seals and window guides with any products. ■ Applying additional treatments to the seals can corrode the protective coat- ■ Fig. 205 ing, and driving noise may occur. Fuel filler flap: Remove ice scra- Chrome and anodized parts ...
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CAUTION Door closing cylinder Information for cleaning windows Read and observe on page 185 first. Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro- ■ sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele- Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
Regularly remove salt and brake abrasion, otherwise the rim material will be Wiper blades corroded. Read and observe on page 185 first. Light alloy wheel trims After washing thoroughly and treat the wheel rims with a protective product Clean the wiper blades regularly with a glass cleaner. The wiper blades should for light alloy wheels.
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Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk of ■ CAUTION damage. Ensure that no part of the leather is soaked through during cleaning and that ■ Do not clean the roof panelling with a brush – risk of damage to the surface ■...
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Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning glove”. CAUTION Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with ■ ® Alcantara other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system. Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface. Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
Inspecting and replenishing Petrol and diesel refuelling Fuel Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Petrol and diesel refuelling Lead-free petrol Diesel fuel ® AdBlue and its refilling Fig. 206 Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel the fuel filler flap filler flap...
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› Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler neck and put it back in the Lead-free petrol pump. › The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel Place the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and turn it in the opposite direc- filler flap.
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Fuel additives Note Unleaded petrol in accordance with the EN 228 standard meets all the condi- Unleaded petrol that has a higher octane number than that required by the ■ tions for a smooth-running engine. We therefore recommend that no fuel ad- engine can be used without limitations.
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Preheating fuel ® AdBlue and its refilling The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures opera- On vehicles with diesel engines with the SCR catalyst, on the inside of the fuel tion of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of filler flap, the prescribed fuel is noted as well as information regarding AdBlue -24 °C.
› Open the cover in the direction of the arrow Note › ® Turn the cap of the AdBlue tank filler neck in the direction of arrow ® The AdBlue tank filling is about 13 litres. ■ place into the recess on the flap in the direction of arrow ®...
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WARNING (Continued) For the sake of the environment Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids ■ suddenly start running! and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
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Close the flap Note › Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurised The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and gas spring. diesel engines is practically identical. › Close the bonnet from a height of approximately 20 cm with a slight swing. Radiator fan Check whether the bonnet has been closed properly.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head- The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sep- lights. We recommend using clean water together with a screen cleaner from arately or together with other specifications on the bottle. the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories (with antifreeze in winter), which will The engine oil should be changed after specified service intervals »...
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 CAUTION l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which In an emergency, another engine oil to be refilled. To prevent damage to the ■...
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The coolant additive level in the coolant must be at least 40%. Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con- ■ sequently result in major engine damage. The coolant additive may be increased to a maximum of 60%. Do not fill the coolant above the mark »...
Checking the level WARNING › Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank » Fig. 213. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following ■ warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en- If the engine is warm, the test result may be inaccurate.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and- Symbol Meaning tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads. Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid vehicle battery.
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Read and observe on page 202 first. WARNING (Continued) Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery – risk of explosion and ■ The battery is located in the engine compartment. For some equipment var- chemical burns! iants, it is located underneath a polyester cover »...
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Winter time The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tem- WARNING peratures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive just below 0 °C.
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Disconnecting and reconnecting Automatic load deactivation Read and observe on page 202 first. Read and observe on page 202 first. Disconnecting The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis- › Switch off the ignition. charging when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This manifests it- ›...
Wheels Notes on using wheels Read and observe on page 206 first. Tyres and wheel rims New tyres do not offer optimum grip during the first 500 km and appropriate Introduction care should therefore be taken when driving. This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the Tyre pressure higher pressure of warm tyres. In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values must be stored every time the tyre pressure changes » page 174.
Setting the vehicle geometry After a wheel has been replaced, the tyre pressure has to be adjusted. Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear on the In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values»...
These characteristics mainly relate to the following. In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values» page 174. › Increased driving stability. › WARNING Reduced risk of aquaplaning. › Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted! Reduced tyre noise and tyre wear. ■...
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol ) of a lower load index speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle Load is higher.
Undo / secure fastening strap Do-it-yourself › Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow » Fig. 219. › Release strap in the direction of arrow Emergency equipment and self-help › Pull strap against arrow direction until it locks into place. Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.
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Fire extinguisher Vehicle tool kit Fig. 221 Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a bracket under the front passenger's seat. Removing/attaching Fig. 222 Vehicle tool kit › Loosen the two straps by pulling the buckles in the direction of the arrow »...
These vehicles are delivered without a puncture repair kit, spare or emergency CAUTION wheel and appropriate hand tools. Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with ■ the tool kit. If the tyres with increased puncture resistance are replaced with tyres that Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
› Screw on the special nut in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 223 Wheel bolts til the wheel is safely secured. › Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se- Fig.
› Replace the wheel trim or the caps. Use the appropriate adapter for tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts » page 214. To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft › Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the wheel bolts must always be kept in the vehicle.
› › Insert the crank into the mount on the jack » page 212. Lower the vehicle. › › Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (alter- and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking point nating crosswise).
Puncture repair kit Components of the puncture repair kits Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Components of the puncture repair kits General information Preparations for using the breakdown kit Sealing and inflating the tyre Notes for driving with repaired tyres Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or a puncture with diameters up to approx.
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› Use the valve remover to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean General information surface (rag, paper, etc.). Read and observe on page 217 first. Sealing and inflating the tyre For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc- ...
The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en- WARNING gine will not start because the battery is flat. If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage ■...
WARNING Fig. 231 Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis- ■ Engine earth: START-STOP sys- charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star- ted.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow WARNING rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto- When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those ■...
› After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of Removing/installing the towing eye › the arrow and then press the opposite side of the cap. Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar- »...
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› Depending on the equipment the battery can be replaced in the remote con- Insert the new battery. › trol key or KESSY key. Insert the battery cover and press it down until it clicks audibly into place. The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked Replace battery in KESSY key with the key after replacing the battery »...
Synchronising the remote control Change batteries of the removable lamps Read and observe on page 223 first. Fig. 239 Locking clip If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
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› Replace the cap in its original position. Unlocking/locking the driver's door CAUTION Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock- ing/unlocking. Locking the door without a locking cylinder Fig. 240 Handle on the driver's door: Covered lock cylinder / key rotation for locking and unlocking Fig.
Unlocking WARNING › Insert the vehicle key or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 243 Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea- the way to the stop. sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner. ›...
› Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position » page 76, Wind- Fuses and light bulbs screen wipers and washers. Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position. Fuses Introduction Replacing the rear window wiper blade This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Fuses in the dash panel –...
› Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out. WARNING › Insert a new fuse. Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the › Replace the bracket at the original position. engine compartment »...
› Insert the brake control linkage in the opposite direction to arrow Consumer › Lock the brake control linkage in the opposite direction to arrow Electric steering lock › Close the storage compartment. Signal amplifier for telephone Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel Instrument cluster, emergency operation Control unit for rear view camera Fig.
Consumer Fig. 251 Central locking control unit of the boot lid, headlight washers, front Fuses windshield washer Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting Towing hitch - contact in the socket Control unit for control of seat adjustment 230-Volt power socket Rear window wiper Control unit for blind spot detection ...
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight) Consumer Replacing the bulb for the fog light Coolant pump, ignition coil, control unit for glow plug system, air Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light mass meter Rear Light Control unit for fuel pump Replacing bulbs in rear light Electrical auxiliary heating system Some manual skills are required to change a bulb.
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Note Replace the bulb for the dipped and main beam (Halogen- This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos- ■ headlamp) sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage. We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve- ■...
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Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight) Replacing the bulb for the fog light Fig. 254 Changing the bulb for the turn signal light Read and observe on page 231 first. › Remove the protective cap » Fig. 252 on page 232.
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Refit the headlight and grille Rear Light › Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 255 and tighten. › Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in. The protective grille must engage firmly. Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light Fig.
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› › Insert the lamp with the holes onto the studs in the body. Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to › Carefully press the light into the studs on the bodywork. the stop and remove. ›...
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data. Technical data Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle type Technical data Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Basic vehicle data Partial vehicle description Introduction Approved tyre diameter in inches This chapter contains information on the following subjects: The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the Vehicle characteristics...
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In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in WARNING all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed Do not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci- varies between 0 and 120 km/h. dent and damage! The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
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Dimensions Fig. 260 Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm) » Fig. 260 Specification Value Basic dimension 1468 Vehicles with off-road package 1483 Height Vehicles with SPORT package 1453 Vehicles with DCC 1458 Front track 1584 Width 1864...
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Departure angle Fig. 261 Principle sketch: Overhang angle Angle » Fig. 261 Overhang angle, front Overhang angle, rear Overhang angle The values shown indicate the maximum incline of an embankment, up which the vehicle can drive at a slow speed without collision of the bumper or under- body.
Vehicle-specific information depending on engine type Introduction This chapter contains information on the following subjects: 1.4 l/110 kW TSI ACT engine 2.0 ltr./110 kW TDI CR engine 2.0 ltr./140 kW TDI CR engine The specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
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2.0 ltr./140 kW TDI CR engine Output (kW at rpm) Maximum torque (Nm at rpm) Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 140/3500-4000 400/1750-3250 4/1968 Performance and weights DSG6 Top speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Operating weight (kg) 1555 Gradients of up to 12% 2000 Permissible trailer weight braked (kg) Gradients of up to 8 %...
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Adjusting the seats Anti-theft alarm system Index Enable/disable Adjustment Trailer Headlight beam Headrests Anti-theft wheel bolts abroad Seats Armrest lead-free petrol Advance warning/emergency braking Front Abroad Warning light rear Headlights Rear see xenon headlight artificial leather Operation Air-conditioning system Ashtray Warning light Air outlet vents removal...
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Automatic load deactivation Brake Carrier Information messages Roof rack automatic transmission Warning light selector lever lock defect Cavity protection Brake Assist (HBA) Automatic transmission Central locking Kick down Brake booster Problems Launch control brake fluid Central locking button Selector lever lock specification Change Automatic Transmission...
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TOP TETHER Rubber seals Correct seated position Use of ISOFIX child seats Vehicle paint work Front passenger Wiper blades Rear seats Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance Clean interior Correct seat position Safety belt Driver Cigarette lighter Climatronic Counter for distance driven Clean air distribution control Anodized parts...
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Fuel supply Electrical boot lid Vehicle tool kit Gear changes Malfunctions Warning triangle Service interval set the top position of the lid Emergency wheel Disposal Electrical power windows remove Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles Buttons in the driver's door Stow Distance driven Electric boot lid...
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Fog lights Hitch Warning light Drawback load Gear change Fog lights with CORNER function Hook Gear recommendation Foils Horn Information on the selected gear Fold in passenger's mirror Gear changing Footmats Gear stick see footmats i-Pad holder General view Force limit behind the head restraint Cockpit Electric boot lid...
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Interior light Lane Departure Warning Locking Front Activation / deactivation Individual settings Information messages KESSY Interior lighting Operation Remote control Ambient lighting Leather Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- Interior monitor Natural leather care side ISOFIX LEAVING HOME Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency Lever...
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Manual gear changing Multimedia holder Reverse parking see gear changing behind the head restraint Switch to park mode Handling Manually adjusting seats Parking in the rear armrest Park Assist MAXI DOT display Parking assistance Main menu Rear Traffic Alert Menu item assist systems Rear View Camera Menu item Audio Nameplate...
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Practical equipment Rear View Camera Fuses – LHD Reflective vest Activation / deactivation Fuses – RHD Function keys Rear window wiper blade Practical features Guidelines and roadway Vehicle battery 12 volt socket in luggage compartment Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance moni- windscreen wiper blades 12 volt socket inside toring...
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Save fuel Select driving mode Spare wheel Eco mode remove Screens Individual mode stow see Sun screen in the rear doors Mode comfort Speed control system Seals Sport mode Warning light Vehicle care Selector lever Speed limiter Seat belt Refer to Selector lever Operation height adjustment Selector lever lock...
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Start the engine Switch Traffic jam assistant Lamp batteries Operating conditions Operation Steering column lock locking Switching lights on and off Starter button Traffic sign recognition Switching off the engine Function Steering column lock unlocking Starter button Information messages Starter button Switch off TCS Traffic Sign Recognition Steering lock locking...
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Tyre pressure monitoring Using the selector lever Vehicle dimensions Display Vehicle height Infotainment display Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Save tyre pressure values Vehicle battery Vehicle length Tyre repair Automatic load deactivation Vehicle tool kit General notes Charge level indicator Vehicle width Preparations charging Ventilation...
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Wheel bolts Windscreen washer fluid Anti-theft wheel bolts Checking Caps Replenishing Loosening and tightening Warning light Winter Wheel rims Windscreen washers Wheels Windscreen washers Age of wheels Changing Windscreen washer system Driving style Windscreen wipers Full trim operation General information Replacing the windscreen wipers Load index Windscreen washer fluid...