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A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the
fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the
“MIN” marking. A situation where the brake fluid level is too low is indi-
cated by the warning light
 lighting up in the instrument cluster
⇒ page 36. In this case stop the car immediately and do not drive any
further! Contact a Škoda Dealer to obtain professional assistance.
WARNING
•Read and observe the warning notes ⇒page 210, “Working in
the engine compartment” before working in the engine compart-
ment.
•If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not
drive any further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain
professional assistance.
Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture
from the surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the
brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water
content also lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. This is why brake
fluid must be replaced every two years.
One may only use new genuine brake fluid from Škoda Auto a.s. The
specification for the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.
We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by a Škoda
Service Partner as part of an Inspection Service.
WARNING
•Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes
because of the formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system.
This greatly impairs the braking efficiency and thus also the safety
of your vehicle.
•Brake fluid is toxic! It must therefore be kept safely in closed
original containers and well away from children and unauthorized
persons.
Caution
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
In view of the problems involved with proper disposal of brake fluid, the
special tools and the professional knowledge required, we recommend
you have the brake fluid replaced by a Škoda Service Partner.
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they have not been used at all or only very little. A spare tyre must
only be used in exceptional cases and only then when adopting an
appropriately cautious style of driving.
•Do not, where possible, replace individual tyres but at least
replace them on both wheels of a given axle at the same time.
Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of in conformity with the appropriate regula-
tions.
Note
It is not normally possible to fit wheels from other models of cars for tech-
nical reasons. This may also apply in certain circumstances to the wheels
of the same type of vehicle.
Wheel bolts
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design.
Each time you fit other wheels - e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with
winter tyres - you must therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the
correct length and shape of spherical cap. This is essential to ensure that
the wheels are tightly fitted and that the brake system operates properly.
If you retrofit wheel trims (or have this done), please also ensure that an
adequate flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system.
The Škoda Service Partners are instructed in the technical possibilities
which exist regarding converting or retrofitting wheels, tyres and wheel
trim.
WARNING
•In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can
loosen when the car is moving - risk of accident!
•The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. However,
they must never be treated with grease or oil.
•If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque,
the rim can lossen when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tight-
ening torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads
and this can result in perman ent deformation of the contact
surfaces on the rims.
Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads and at temperatures below 7 °C if you fit winter tyres.
Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice and snow at a temperature
below 7 °C because of their construction (width, rubber blend, tread
pattern). This applies in particular to vehicles which are equipped with
low-profile tyres or high-speed tyres (code index H, V or W on wall of
tyre).
Winter tyres must be mounted on all four wheels to obtain the best
handling characteristics.
You must only fit those types of winter tyre which are approved for your
vehicle. The permissible sizes of winter tyres are stated in your vehicle
documents. Approvals may differ because of national legislation.
WARNING (continued)
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out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from
the engine being started.
•Do not affix the cable end to parts of the fuel and brake
system.
•Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
•Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering ciga-
rettes etc.) away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
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.
– Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off. Driver of the towed vehicle
– Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked
and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight
flasher, the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running. You will require significantly greater
physical force to depress the brake pedal and to steer the
vehicle if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any
shocks. You can use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only
use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eyes provided for
this purpose ⇒page 246, “Front towing eye” and ⇒page 247, “Rear
towing eye”.
Driving style
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle.
Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be
towed in.
One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing
forces or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and
WARNING (continued)
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Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a
fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at
another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a
specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist
garage.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
yellow20
white25
green30
ColourMaximum amperage
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Power steering5
2Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment5
3Engine control unit - Petrol engine5
4ABS control unit5
5Petrol engine: Brake light switch, cruise control sys-
tem5
6Not assigned
7Engine control unit 1.2 ltr. engine15
8Injection valves - 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.10
Fig. 179 Schematic
representation of fuse
carrier
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9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, control unit for cor-
nering lights5
10PCV valve7,5
11Electrically adjustable rear mirror, power windows7,5
12Reversing light10
13Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gear-
box)10
14Motor for cornering lights10
15Navigation PDA5
16Not assigned
17Left parking light, licence plate light5
18Right parking light5
19Radio, central control unit5
20Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, ESP5
21Brake lights10
22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air
conditioning system, parking aid, mobile phone7,5
23Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage
compartment10
24Tailgate lock10
25Seat heaters20
26Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen
cleaning system15
27Not assigned
No.Power consumerAmperes
28Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap10
29Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine10
30Fuel pump - petrol engine15
31Lambda probe10
32Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch
pedal, cruise control system, fuel pump relay and
glow plug system relay5
33Engine control unit - diesel engine30
34Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. engine30
Fuel pump - diesel engine15
35Not assigned
36Main beam15/5
37Rear fog light7,5
38Fog lights10
39Blower25
40Rear window wiper10
41Not assigned
42Rear window heater25
43Horn20
44Front window wiper20
45Central control unit for convenience system15
46Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr. petrol engine5
47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage com-
partmenta)15
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is
replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
serviette or something similar.
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.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but
requires to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be
removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to
bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional
assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒ page 210, “Working in the engine compartment”. We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
8) are available at a
Škoda Service Partner.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Overview of bulbs10Engine control unit15
11Central control unit5
12Automatic gearbox5
No.Power consumerAmperes
8)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightReflectorModule
Low beam and main
beamH4H7
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsHB4
Fog lights with turning
lightH8
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Fog lightsP21W
Parking lights2 x W5W
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WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is
assumed that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should
be changed by your specialist garage.
Front headlight
– Open the bonnet.
OthersBulb
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3rd brake lightLED
Interior lighting front / rearC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front pas-
senger sideW5W
Fig. 183 Front head-
light: Installing the light
bulbs
Fig. 184 Removing the
activated charcoal filter
system
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Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit
– To gain access to the light bulbs, unscrew the middle part of
the rear light unit and push away the catch ⇒fig. 192 . – Replace the defective light bulb.
– To replace the light bulb of the parking light, turn the bulb
connector of the light bulb to the left up to the stop (in the
direction of the arrows on the housing) and take it out of the
housing ⇒fig. 193 .
– Replace the light bulb, put the bulb connector back into the housing and turn it to the right up to the stop (in the opposite
direction of the arrows on the housing).
– Screw the middle part of the rear light unit onto the housing ⇒fig. 192 .
– Connect the plug connection and re-insert the rear light unit.
– Screw the rear light unit tight ⇒page 259, fig. 190 .
Fitting position of the light bulbs in the rear light unit ⇒fig. 193
1 - Brake light
2 - Turn signal light
3 - Reversing lights
4 - Rear fog light
5 - Parking lights
Fig. 192 Removing the
middle part of the rear
light unit
Fig. 193 Rear light
unit: Installing the light
bulbs
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