
Contents
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Airbag system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely. . . . . . . . . . . . .
What you should know about transporting 
children! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” 
system*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” 
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . .
Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS)*  . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system*  . . . . .
Driving and the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . .
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally 
conscious manner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the 
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Care of the exterior of vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Refuelling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Inspecting and Replenishing. . . . . . . . . . . . 
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cooling system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windshield washer system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accessories, changes and replacement of 
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accessories and replacement parts  . . . . . . . 
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . 
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
First-aid box* and Warning triangle*  . . . . . . . 
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Te c h n i c a l  D a ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Identification data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Cockpit11
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Cockpit
General view
This general view is designed to help you to quickly 
become familiar with the instruments, gauges and 
controls.
Electric power-operated window*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric exterior mirror adjustment*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional module*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
−Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight 
flasher  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Speed regulating system*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight flasher, driver airbag  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights  . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
− Multi-functional indicator*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag*
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −
Operating controls for Climatic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Operating controls for Climatronic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Storage compartments on the front passenger side* . . . . . 
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Switch for the front seat passenger airbag(s)* . . . . . . . . . . 
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
− Unlock tailgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Interior monitor*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuse box in the dash panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Light switch and control dial for the headlight beam range 
regulation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio*
Rocker switch for heating on the driver's seat*  . . . . . . . . . 
Buttons for central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Selector lever (6-speed automatic gearbox)* . . . . . . . . . 
Rocker switch for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . 
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Ashtray*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A151
A266
A398
A4126
A5
59
11 6
A6156
A713
A8
17
63
A962
A10
177
178
A1198
A1259
A13164
A14
96 99
104
A1590
A16156
A17164
A18
46
50
A19249
A2055, 58
A21209
A22109
A2311 0
A24
A2571
A2645
A27
11 3
120
A2871
A29
87
92
A30139
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and 
the corresponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result 
in severe body injuries or major vehicle damage.
•The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There 
is a risk of injuries, scalding, accid ents and fire when working in the 
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other 
fluids. It is also essential to observe all warnings  ⇒page 210.
Note
•Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model 
version. The symbols shown in the following functional description are to 
be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
•Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols 
(priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Electrohydraulic power steering⇒ page 30
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒page 30
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 30
Turn signal system for vehicles towing 
a trailer*⇒page 31
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 31
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 32
Fuel reserve⇒page 32
Engine oil⇒page 32
Brake pad wear*⇒page 33
Open door*⇒page 33
Fluid level in windshield washer sys-
tem*⇒page 33
Control system for exhaust⇒page 33
Traction control system (TCS)*⇒page 34
Tyre pressure*⇒page 34
Selector lever lock* (automatic gear-
box)⇒page 35
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)*⇒page 35
Brake system⇒page 36
Airbag system⇒page 36
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light*⇒page 38
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further - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain profes-
sional assistance.
•Pay attention to the following instructions  ⇒page 210, 
“Working in the engine compartment” before checking the brake 
fluid level and opening the bonnet.
•If the brake fluid is at the correct level, the ABS control function 
has failed. The rear wheels may then block very rapidly when 
braking. In certain circumstances, this can result in the rear end of 
the car breaking away - risk of skidding! Drive carefully to the 
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Brake system 
The warning light  flashes or comes on if the brake fluid level is too low, 
if there is a fault in the ABS or if the handbrake is applied.
If the warning light 
 flashes (handbrake is not applied),  stop and check 
the brake fluid level  ⇒.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*: STOP BRAKE FLUID OWNER'S MANUAL
If there is a fault in the ABS which also influences the function of the 
normal brake system (e.g. distribution of brake pressure), the ABS 
warning light 
 comes on together with the brake system warning light . Be aware that not only the ABS but also another part of th brake 
system is defective  ⇒.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
One should get used to high pedal forces, long braking distances and long 
free play of the brake pedal when driving to the next specialist garage. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
STOP BRAKE FAULT OWNER'S MANUAL!
For further information on the brake system  ⇒page 180, “Brakes”.
Handbrake applied
The warning light 
 also comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible 
warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a 
speed of more than 6 km/h.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
HANDBRAKE ON
WARNING
•Pay attention to the following instructions  ⇒page 210, 
“Working in the engine compartment” before checking the brake 
fluid level and opening the bonnet.
•If the brake system warning light  does not go out a few 
seconds after switching on the igni tion or comes on when driving, 
stop immediately and check the brake fluid in the reservoir 
⇒ page 218, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has dropped below the 
MIN marking, do not drive any furthe r - risk of accident! Contact a 
Škoda dealer to obtain professional assistance.
Airbag system 
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light 
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on.
WARNING (continued)
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There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes 
on or flashes while driving 
⇒. This also applies if the warning light 
does not come on after the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
AIRBAG FAULT
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically, 
when one airbag has been switched off.
The passenger front airbag and also possibly the passenger side 
airbag which have been switched off using the vehicle system tester:
•The warning light  lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
The passenger front airbag and also possibly the passenger side 
airbag which have been switched off using the switch (for switching 
off airbags)* in the end face of the dash panel on the front passenger 
side:
•The warning light  comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has 
been switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the 
lighting up of the indicator light      (airbag switched off)  
⇒ page 164.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist 
garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not 
being activated in the event of an accident.
Note
Further information about switching off airbags  ⇒page 163, “Deactivating 
an airbag”.
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
In the diesel particle filter the resulting soot particles are 
collected and burnt during the combustion of diesel fuel.
Code  7GG on the vehicle data sticker  ⇒fig. 16  indicates that 
your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particle filter. The vehicle 
data sticker  ⇒page 263, fig. 195  is located on the floor of the 
luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The soot particles, which result from the combustion of diesel fuel, are 
collected in the  diesel particle filter . If the diesel particle filter is added, it 
is automatically cleaned during suitable operating conditions. If the engine 
control unit detects that the operating conditions for a regeneration 
(combustion of deposited soot particles) of the diesel particle fiter are not 
optimal, e.g. slow city driving, a warning light in the instrument cluster is 
illuminated 
.
In order to clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an 
even speed of at least 60 km/h for 15 minutes. The diesel particle filter is 
Fig. 16  Vehicle data 
sticker
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After the car is locked with the deactivated safe securing system, the indi-
cator light flashes only after 30 seconds.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm 
system
After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then 
more slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system 
⇒page 43 is not 
operating, the indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds 
fast, goes out and starts to flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards 
lights up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in 
the system of the central locking or the interior monitor*  ⇒page 50. 
Contact a specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking 
and locking the vehicle  ⇒page 53, “Window convenience operation”.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors 
remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The 
single door opening function can be first activated by recoding the control 
unit of the central locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda 
Service Partner can give you more information.
Automatic locking*
All the doors and the tailgate are locked automatically once the car 
reaches a speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked 
again. In addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing 
the central locking button 
 or by pulling the door opening lever. If you wish, your Škoda Service Partner can convert the central locking 
system of your car to the automatic locking mode.
WARNING
•Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an excep-
tional situation (an accident).  Locked doors prevent unwanted 
entry into the vehicle from outside, for example at road crossings. 
Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for rescuers to 
get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life!
Note
•In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the 
locked doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to 
gain access to the vehicle.
•Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the 
central locking system fails. You can operate the rear door manually.
−Emergency locking of the door  ⇒page 46.
Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a  safe securing system. 
Locking the vehicle from the outside causes the door locks to be automat-
ically blocked. The indicator light in the driver's door flashes. It is not 
possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or 
from the outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break 
into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing system. This is done by locking the 
vehicle with the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 seconds.
The safe securing system is again activated the next time the vehicle is 
unlocked and locked again.
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Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately 
after closing it.
Button for the central locking system*
If the vehicle was not locked from outside, it can be unlocked or 
locked with the buttons   and  , also if the ignition is switched 
off.
Locking all doors and the tailgate
– Press button   ⇒fig. 23 . The symbol 
 in the button comes 
on. Unlocking all doors and the tailgate
– Press button   
⇒fig. 23 . The symbol 
 goes out in the 
button.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button  :
•It is not possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside 
(safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
•You can unlock the doors from the inside and open them by pulling the 
door opening lever.
•If the driver door is opened, it cannot be locked, in order to avoid inad-
vertently being locked out of the vehicle You then have to lock a door 
separately after closing it.
•In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the 
locked doors are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable 
rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched 
off. All the doors and the tailgate are locked. Children should never 
be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide 
assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked 
doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an 
emergency - hazard!
Note
•The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system 
do not always operate if the safe securing system is activated.
Fig. 23  Central locking 
switch
A1A2
A1
A2
A1
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You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture 
and swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow   
⇒page 62, 
fig. 41 .
A vanity mirror*, which is provided with a cover, is located in the sun visor 
on the front passenger side. Push the cover in direction of arrow  .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the 
deployment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-
point pens etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to 
the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.
Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic 
wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever.
The windscreen wiper lever  ⇒fig. 42  has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– Position the lever down into position   if you wish to wipe the  windscreen only for a  single wipe - spring-tensioned position.
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position  .
– Set with the switch   the desired break between the indi- vidual wiper strokes
A1
A2
Fig. 42  Windscreen 
wiper lever
A4
A1
AA
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