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Note
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may show
itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the steering wheel which,
in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of the steering. This means it is
necessary to remove the dirt.Underbody protectionThe underside of your vehicle is protected for life against chemical and mechanical
influences.
One cannot, however, completely rule out damage to the protective layer when
driving so we recommend that you inspect the protective layer on the underside of
your vehicle and on the chassis at certain intervals - this is best done at the beginning
and end of the winter - and to touch up any damaged areas.
Specialist garages have suitable spray products available as well as the necessary
equipment and are familiar with the instructio ns for use. It is therefore best to have
such touch-up work or additional corros ion protection measures carried out by a
specialist garage.
WARNING
Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protection agents for
the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, di esel particle filter or heat shields.
When the engine reaches its operating temperature, these substances might
ignite - risk of fire!Protection of hollow spacesAll the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected for life by
a layer of protective wax applied in the factory.
This wax protection does not require to be inspected or re-treated. Please remove any
small amount of wax which flows out of the cavities at high temperatures with a plastic
scraper and clean the spot using petroleum cleaner.
WARNING
Safety and environmental protection regulations should observed when using
petroleum cleaner to remove wax - a risk of fire!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 spreading period and treat with preservative in
order to prevent the salt from being destructive.
Specialist garages have the cleaning agen ts and preservatives recommended by the
manufacturer and also the required equipment.
WARNING

It is necessary to observ e the guidelines given in the chapter before working
on the engine compartment page 148.

Let the engine cool down before cleaning the engine compartment.Caution

Engine cleaning may be only be un dertaken 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 residues
of grease and oil and should therefore be cleaned by an oil separator. This is why
engine washing should only be undertaken in a specialist garage or at a fueling station
(when these are fitted with the required equipment).
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
Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
 Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.
Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account
mixed up. This may result in major oper ating problems and also vehicle damage!Overview of the engine compartment
The main inspection pointsFig. 145 1.6 ltr./75 kW petrol engine1.6 ltr./75 kW petrol engine  fig. 145
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reservoir for hydraulic liquid of power steering Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
The location of the inspection points in th
e engine compartment of petrol and diesel
engines is practically identical.Engine oilEngine oil specificationsThe engine of your vehicle ha s been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you can
use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each ot her when refilling with oil. This does not,
however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing co ntinuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
Authorised Škoda Service Partners are informed by Škoda Auto about current changes.
This why you should always have engine oi l changed by an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated separately
or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1)
WARNING (continued)
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153
A2
Petrol engines
Specification
Content
a)
1.4 ltr./55 kW - EU4
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
3,2
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
4,5
1.8 ltr./110 kW - EU4/EU3D
VW 504 00
4,5
A3
159
A4
150
A5
151
A6
154
A7
155
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152For 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 material,
equipment and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you have
the oil and oil filter change carried out by a specialist garage.Note
After your skin has come in contact with th e oil, you must thoroughly wash your skin.Power steeringThe reservoir for hydraulic oil of power steering is located in the front right of the
engine compartment page 149, fig. 145 .
Check hydraulic oil
The hydraulic system of the power steering is filled with the hydraulic oil designated in
the catalogue as G 002 000.
Perform the inspection of the hydraulic oil level when the engine is cold and not
running.
The hydraulic oil level must be be tween the “MIN” and “MAX” markings fig. 147 . If
the level drops below the marking “MIN”, it is necessary that the power steering is
checked by a specialist garage. It is not su fficient to solely refill with hydraulic oil.
Note
If the engine is not running (when towing) or if the V-ribbed belt is torn, the power
steering does not operate. The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however
increased force required to turn the steering wheel.Cooling systemCoolant
The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.The cooling system does not require any maintenance under normal operating condi-
tions. The coolant consists of water with a concentration of coolant additive of 40 %.
This mixture not only provides antifreeze prot ection 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 mont hs 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 antifreeze protection tails off above that concentration.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland) are
already factory-filled with a coolant which of fers antifreeze protection down to about
-35°C. In these countries the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 50%.
Coolant
The cooling system is factory- filled with coolant (purple in colour), which complies
with the specification TL-VW 774 G.
We recommend that you use the same coolan t additive - G13 (purple in colour) - for
topping up the system.
Please contact a specialist garage if you have any questions regarding the coolant or if
you wish to fill up with a different coolant.
A specialist garage can also supply yo u with the correct coolant additives.
Fig. 147 Hydraulic oil dipstick
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154WARNING

The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant
expansion bottle if the engine is still hot - risk of scalding!

The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.
Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the health.
It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive in its orig-
inal container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!

If any splashes of coolant get into yo ur eyes, rinse out your eyes immedi-
ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.

You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently
swallowed coolant.Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to drain the coolant in the system. It should be
collected and disposed of in compliance with environmental protection regulations.Radiator fan
The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the coolant
temperature.
The radiator fan may continue running for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been
switched off - even if the ignition is also off. It may also switch on suddenly after a
certain time, if
the coolant temperature has risen beca use of an accumulation of heat or

the warm engine compartment is heated up additionally by strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when working in the engine compartment that
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!Brake fluidInspecting the brake fluid levelThe brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. The brake
fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side of the
engine compartment.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet  in “Working in the engine compartment” on page 148.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir fig. 149 . The level must be between
the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brak e pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in th e brake system, however, if the fluid level
drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. If the
brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
 lighting up in the
Fig. 149 Engine compartment:
Brake fluid reservoir
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Wheels and Tyres161
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Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and brak
ing (squealing tyres) increase wear-and-
tear on your tyres.
Balancing wheels
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. There are a wide range of influences when
driving which may result in an imbalance and which makes themselves felt through
vibration in the steering.
You should have the wheels rebalanced si nce any imbalance increases wear-and-tear
on the steering, the suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced when a
new tyre is fitted and each time a tyre is repaired.
Wheel alignment errors
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front and re ar will not only increase wear-and-tear on
the tyres but will also has an adverse effect on vehicle safety. Contact your specialist
garage if you notice any unusual tyre wear.
WARNING

If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre must perform a greater flexing
work. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can result
in tread separation and even a tyre blowout.

Immediately replace the damaged rims or tyres.For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Wear indicatorsThe base of the tread of the original tyres has wear indicators 1.6 mm high, installed at
right angles to the direction of travel. These wear indicators are located at 6 - 8 points
depending on the make and are evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre
 fig. 154 . Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular
symbols or other symbols identify th e position of the wear indicators.
A remaining tread of just 1.6 mm, measured in the grooves of the tread next to the
wear indicators, means that your tyres have reached their legally permissible
minimum tread depth.
WARNING

You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down . The legally permissible minimum tread
depth should be observed.

Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled
movements of the vehicle - “swimming” on a wet road surface).
Fig. 154 Tyre tread with wear
indicators
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Connecting positive terminals
– Attach one end to the positive terminal page 173, fig. 166 of the discharged
battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive term inal of the battery supplying the power
.Connecting negative terminal and engine block– Attach one end to the negative termin al of the battery supplying the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the
engine block, or to the engine block itself.Starting the engine– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right
away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order they were
connected up.
WARNING

The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. Furthermore, the cable connected to the positive terminal of
the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the
vehicle - risk of a short circuit!

Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the
discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.

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 cigarettes etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneralPlease pay attention to the following instru ctions 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.
– 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.
Only attach the tow rope to the towing eyes provided for this purpose page 175,
“Front towing eye”.
A1
AA
A2
AB
A3
AB
A4
WARNING (continued)
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180
Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated.BulbsChanging bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switch ed off before a light bulb is replaced.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The desig-
nation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something whic h you can do yourself, but requires to be
done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehi cle must be removed in order to change the
13
Brake lights
10
14
Interior lighting, central locking system, interior lighting
(without central locking system)
10
15
Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, rear mirror
5
16
Air conditioning system
10
17
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
daylight driving lights
5
30
18
Right main beam
10
19
Left main beam
10
20
Right low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
21
Low beam on the left
15
22
Right parking light
5
23
Left parking light
5
24
Front window wiper, motor for wash pump
20
25
Air blower, air conditioning system, Climatronic
25
26
Rear window heater
25
27
Rear window wiper
15
28
Fuel pump
15
29
Control unit: Petrol engine
control unit: Diesel engine
15
10
30
Electric sliding/tilting roof
20
31
Not assigned
32
Petrol engine - injection valves
diesel engine - injection pump, control unit
10
30
33
Headlight cleaning system
20
34
Petrol engine: Control unit
diesel engine: Control unit
10
10
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
35
Trailer socket, power socket in the luggage compartment
30
36
Fog lights
15
37
Petrol engine: Control unit
diesel engine: Control unit
20
5
38
Luggage compartment light, central locking system, inte-
rior lighting
15
39
Hazard warning light system
15
40
Horn
20
41
Cigarette lighter
15
42
Radio, mobile phone
15
43
Petrol engine: Control unit
diesel engine: Control unit
10
10
44
Seat heaters
15
a)For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be operated with the ignition switched off as
long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Index
AAbroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 98 electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alternator Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antilock brake system (ABS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
BBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 155
change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Inspecting the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Belt Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 147
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Brake Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Bulbs Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Button for the central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Buttons on the driver's door
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CCar state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Use of child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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