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Plastic partsExternal plastic parts are cleaned by norm
al washing. Plastic
parts and synthetic
leather can also be treated with
special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents
if a
damp cloth is not sufficient. Paint care pr
oducts are not suitable for plastic parts.
Caution
Solvent-free cleaners attack th
e material and can damage it.
WindowsOnly use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mirrors. You should not move the ice scraper forward and backward but in one direction on the window which you are clea
ning in order to avoid any damage to
the surface of the glass. You can best remove residues of rubber,
oil, grease, wax or
silicone by using a
special window cleaner or a special silicone remover. You should also clean the windows regularly from the inside.Do not use window leathers
which you have used to polish the vehicle body to dry
off the windows. Residues of preservati
ves in the window leather can dirty the
window and reduce visibility. Do not affix any stickers over the inside of the rear window to avoid damage to the heating elements of the rear window heater
.
We recommend using a preservative from
Škoda genuine accessories offered by
your Škoda dealer.
Caution
Never remove snow or ice from the glass
parts with warm or hot water - risk of
formation of cracks in the glass!
The headlight lensesPlease do not use any aggres
sive cleaning or
chemical solvent pr
oducts - risk of
damage to the plastic lenses
Please use
soap and clean warm water.
Caution
Never
wipe the headlights dry and do not
use any sharp objects for cleaning the
plastic lenses, this may result in damage
to the protective paintwork and conse-
quently in formation of cracks on the head
light lenses, e.g through effect of chem-
ical products.Door and window sealsThe rubber seals on the doors, boot lid,
bonnet and windows remain supple and
last longer if you treat them from time to
time with a rubber care product (e.g. with
a spray with silicone-free oil). You also avoid premature wear of the seals and prevent leakages in this way. It is also easier to open the doors. Rubber seals which are well cared for also do not stick together in cold winter weather.Locking cylinderWe recommend that you use the spray from Škoda original accessories with regreasing and anticorrosive effect
for de-icing lo
cking cylinders.
Note
When washing your vehicle, ensure that as
little water as possible gets into the
locks.
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Engine compartmentGood corrosion protection is very importan
t, particularly in winter when one often
drives over its salt-strewn roads. One should therefore clean the whole engine compartment before and after the salt spre
ading period and treat with preservative
in order to prevent the salt from being destructive. The authorised Škoda Service Partners have the cleaning agents and preservatives recommended by the manufacturer and also the required equipment.
WARNING
•
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given in the chapter before
working on the engine compartment
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment”.•
Let the engine cool down before
cleaning the engine compartment.
Caution
•
Engine cleaning may be only be und
ertaken when the ignition is off.
•
It is recommended to cover the generator before washing the engine compart-
ment.
For the sake of the environment
The dirty water produced by
washing the engine has washed away petrol, and resi-
dues of grease and oil and should therefor
e be cleaned by an oil separator. This is
why engine washing should only be undertake
n in a specialist garage or at a fueling
station (when these are fitted with the required equipment).
Care of the interior of vehiclePlastic parts, artificial leather and clothsYou can clean plastic parts and artificial le
ather with a moist cloth. You should only
treat such parts with special
solvent-free plastic cleaning and care products
it
does prove to be adequate. Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the
doors, luggage compartment cover, head-
liner etc. are best treated with special
cleaning products, using if necessary a
dry
foam
and a soft sponge or brush.
We recommend using a cleaning product
from Škoda genuine accessories offered
by your Škoda dealer.
Caution
Solvent-free cleaners attack the material and can damage it.Fabric covers of electrically heated seatsDo
not clean
the seat covers moist as this may result in damage to the seat heating
system. Clean such covers using special agents, for example dry foam.Natural leather Natural leather requires quite particular care and attention.Leather should be treated from time
to time according the following
guidelines depending on how much it is used. Normal cleaning – Clean soiled areas of the leather
with slightly moistened cotton or
woollen cloth.
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Fuel
221
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Closing fuel filler cap – Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to
click.
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as
well as the tyre size and inflation pres-
sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the
inside of the fuel filler flap. Further infor-
mation on fuel
⇒page 219.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres.
WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if
you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for safety reasons. The canister can be da
maged in the event of an accident and
fuel may leak out.
Caution
•
Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxil-
iary heating and ventilation) *.•
Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi-
ately - risk of paint damage!•
Vehicles fitted with catalytic converter sh
ould never be allowed to let the fuel
tank to run completely empty. An irregular
supply of fuel to the engine can result in
misfiring and unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.•
Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the
pump nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwis
e you are unintentionally filling up the
volume, which in case of heat can cause an
expansion of the fuel. This can lead to
an overflow of fuel or damage
to parts of the fuel reservoir.
•
T h e f u e l t a n k i s f u l l j u s t a s s o o n a s t h
e pump nozzle switches off for the first time,
provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue refuelling - otherwise the expansion volume is filled up.
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Changing engine oilThe engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or according to the service interval indicator
⇒page 20, “Service Interval Display”.
WARNING
•
Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required profes-
sional knowledge!•
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.•
Let the engine cool down - risk of burning from hot oil.
•
Wear an eye protection - risk of
caustic burns due to oil splashes.
•
Oil is toxic! Store old oil in a safe place out of the reach of children and
unauthorized persons until you dispose of it properly.
Caution
You must not pour any additives into th
e engine oil - risk of engine damage!
Damage, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
For the sake of the environment
•
You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
•
In view of the problems involved in prop
erly disposing of old oil, the necessary
special tools and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you have the oil and oil filter change carried
out by an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
Note
After your skin has come in contact with
the oil, you must thoroughly wash your
skin.
Cooling systemCoolant The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.The cooling system does not require an
y maintenance under normal operating
conditions. The coolant consis
ts of water with a concentration of coolant additive
of 40 %. This mixture not only provides
antifreeze protection down to -25°C but
also protects the cooling and heating system
from corrosion. It also prevents the
formation of scale and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant. You must therefore not reduce the concentration of antifreeze agent in the coolant by adding water, also not
during the summer months or in countries with a warm
climate.
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must be at least
40%. You can increase the amount of antifreeze
in the coolant if a higher concentration
of antifreeze is necessary for climatic
reasons but only up to 60% (antifreeze
protection down to approx. -40°C). The an
tifreeze protection tails off above that
concentration. Vehicles exported to countri
es with a cold climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland)
are already factory-filled with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -35°C. In these countries the concentr
ation of coolant additive should be at
least 50 %. Coolant The cooling system is factory-filled with c
oolant (purple in colour), which complies
with the specification TL-VW 774 G. We recommend that you use the same co
olant additive - G12 PLUS-PLUS (purple
in colour) for topping up the system. Please contact an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you have any questions regarding the coolant or if you wish
to fill up with a different coolant.
An authorised Škoda Service Partner can
also supply you with the correct coolant
additives.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Caution
•
Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic-
ular, involves significantly redu
cing the anticorrosion effect.
•
Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of
coolant and, as a consequence of th
is, result in major engine damage.
Inspecting the coolant levelThe coolant expansion bott
le is located in the engine compartment on
the right. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 223, “Working in the engine compartment”.
– Check the level of coolant in
the coolant expansion bottle
⇒
fig. 204
.
The coolant level when the engine is cold must lie between the (MIN) and (MAX) markings. The level may also rise slightly above the (MAX) marking when the engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light in the instrument cluster
⇒page 38. We nevertheless recommend inspecting
the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant A loss of coolant is first and foremost an
indication of a leak
in the system. You
should not merely top up the coolant in the
reservoir. It is also important to have
the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage. Losses can only occur through the pressure relief in the cap of the coolant expan- sion bottle which is completely free of leak
s if the coolant boils as a result of over-
heating and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
One should contact a specialist garage as
soon as possible if the source of over-
heating itself cannot be determined
and removed, since there may be grave
damage to the engine.Replenishing the coolant– Switch the engine off. – Allow the engine to cool down.– Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
⇒
fig. 204
and unscrew the cap
carefully
by turning it to the left
⇒
.
– Top up the coolant. – Screw the cap tight until it is heard to lock.The coolant which you use for replenishi
ng the system, must comply with one
specific specification
⇒page 226, “Coolant”. Do not use an alternative additive if
the coolant additive G12 PLUS is not available in exceptional cases. Just top up the
Fig. 204 Engine compart- ment: Coolant expansion bottle
Ab
Aa
Aa
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Fuses and light bulbs
258
F12
Lambda probe
10
F13
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F14
Not assigned
F15
Coolant pump
10
F16
Not assigned
F17
Instrument cluster, windshield
wiper lever and turn sig-
nal light lever
5
F18
Audio amplifier (sound system)
30
F19
Radio
15
F20
Phone
5
F21
Not assigned
F22
Not assigned
F23
Engine control unit
10
F24
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F25
Not assigned
F26
Not assigned
F27
Valve for fuel dosing
15
F28
Engine control unit
15/25
F29
Main relay
5
F30
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F31
Front window wiper
30
F32
Not assigned
F33
Not assigned
F34
Not assigned
F35
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F36
Not assigned
F37
Not assigned
F38
Radiator fan, valves
10
F39
Not assigned
F40
Not assigned
F41
Not assigned
F42
Not assigned
F43
Ignition
30
F44
Not assigned
F45
Not assigned
F46
Not assigned
F47
Front left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F48
Pump for ABS
40
F49
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)
50
F50
Not assigned
F51
Not assigned
F52
Power supply relay - terminal X
a)
40
F53
Accessory equipment
50
F54
Not assigned
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical com- ponents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Not assigned
F2
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ200
30
F3
Measuring circuit
5
F4
Va lve s for AB S
30/20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ250
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield
wiper lever and turn sig-
nal light lever
5
F7
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on)
40
F8
Radio
15
F9
Phone
5
F10
Engine control unit, Main relay
5/10
Fig. 231 Schematic repre- sentation of fuse box in engine compartment - version 2
F11
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F12
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F13
Engine control unit
15/20/30
F14
Ignition
20
F15
Lambda probe (petrol engine) Glow plug system relay and
fuel pump (diesel engine)
10 5
F16
Front right main headlight, right rear light unit
30
F17
Horn
15
F18
Audio amplifier (sound system)
30
F19
Front window wiper
30
F20
Valve for fuel dosing water pump
2010
F21
Lambda probe
10/15
F22
Not assigned
F23
Relay ValvesHigh pressure pump
51015
F24
Fa n
10
F25
Pump for ABS
30/40
F26
Left main headlight
30
F27
Control unit for glow plug system
50
F28
Windscreen heater
50
F29
Accessory equipment
50
F30
Power supply relay - terminal X
a)
50
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily
when starting the engine, the electrical com-
ponents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only st
andard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, fuel pump relay, fuel pump control unit
7,5
2
Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, brake sensor
5
3
Switch and control unit for airbag
5
4
WIV, parking light, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstallation
5
5
Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment and head- light swivel, control unit for parking aid, control unit for park assist
5
6
Instrument cluster, control
unit for electromechanical
power steering, Haldex, selector lever lock, power sup- ply for data bus
5
Fig. 232 Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
7
Valve heating, air mass meter
10
8
Control unit for trailer detection
5
9
Relay for auxiliary heating
5
10
Adaptive left main headlight
10
11
Adaptive right main headlight
10
12
Central locking of the front doors
10
13
Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor, clock
7,5
14
Central locking system and bonnet lid
15
15
Central control unit - interior lights
7,5
16
Air conditioning system
7,5
17
Central locking system of the rear doors
10
18
Not assigned
19
Not assigned
20
Not assigned
21
Not assigned
22
Air blower for Climatronic
40
23
Front power window
30
24
Selector lever lock
5
25
Rear wind
ow heater
relay for auxiliary heating and ventilation
2530
26
Power socket in the luggage compartment
25
27
Fuel pump relay, Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection valves
1520
28
Not assigned
29
Preparation for the aftermarket radio
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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