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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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We recommend using a cleaning product from Škoda genuine accessories offered by
your Škoda dealer.
Caution
Solvent-free cleaners attack th e material and can damage it.Fabric covers of electrically heated seatsDo not clean the seat covers moist as this may re sult in damage to the seat heating
system.
Clean such covers using specia l 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.Severe soiling– Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth dipped in a mild soapy solution (2 spoon-
fuls of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
– Ensure that the leather is not soaked through at any point and that no water gets into the stitching of the seams.
– Dry off the leather with a soft, dry cloth.Removing stains– Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea, juices, blood etc.)
with an absorbent cloth or household pape r or use the cleaner from the care set
for a stain which has already dried in. – Remove fresh stains on a
fat base (e.g. butter, mayonnaise, chocolate etc.) with an
absorbent cloth or household cleaning paper or with the cleaner from the care set
if the stain has not yet pe netrated into the surface.
– Use a grease dissolver for grease stains which have dried in .
–Eliminate special stains (e.g. ball-point pens, felt pe n, nail varnish, dispersion
paint, shoe cream etc.) with a special stain remover suitable for leather.
Leather care– Treat the leather every six months with th e leather care product available from an
authorised Škoda Service Partner.
– Apply only a small amount of the care product.
– Dry the leather off with a soft cloth
It is best to consult an authorised Škod a Service Partner if you have any questions
regarding cleaning and care of the leather interior in your vehicle.
Caution

You must on no account treat the leather wi th solvents (e.g. gasoline, turpentine),
floor wax, shoe cream or such like.

Avoid leaving your vehicle for lengthy period s in bright sunlight in order to avoid
bleaching the leather. If you leave your vehicle parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from the direct ra ys of the sun by covering it over.

Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing su ch as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-edged
belts may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the surface.Note

Use a care cream with ligh t blocker and impregnation effect regularly and each
time after cleaning the leathe r. The cream nourishes the leather, allows it to breathe
and keeps it supple and also provides mois ture. It also creates surface protection.

Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remo ve fresh soiling each time this occurs.

Remove fresh stains such as those from ba ll-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe cream
etc., as quickly as possible.
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Fuel
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– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap page 137, fig. 119 - right.Closing fuel filler cap– Screw on the fuel filler cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to click.
– Lock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube by turning the vehicle key to the right
and withdraw the key.
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pressures
are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further information on
fuel page 136.
The fuel tank has a capa city of about 55 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 damaged in the event of an accident and fuel
may leak out.
Caution

Remove any fuel which has spilled onto th e paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!

Vehicles fitted with catalytic converter should 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 sy stem, 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. Otherwise you are unintentiona lly 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.

The fuel tank is full just as soon as th e pump nozzle switches off for the first time,
provided the nozzle has been operated prop erly. Do not continue refuelling - other-
wise the expansion volume is filled up.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data

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 th e 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 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 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 mo nths 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 pr otection 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 offers 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 factor y-filled with coolant (purple in colour), which complies
with the specification TL-VW 774 G.
We recommend that you use the same coolant additive - G12 PLUS-PLUS (purple in
colour) for topping up the system. Please contact an authorised Škoda Serv
ice 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 addi-
tives.
Coolant quantity
Caution

Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in particular,
involves significantly reduci ng the anticorrosion effect.

Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant
and, as a consequenc e of this, result in major engine damage.
Inspecting the coolant levelThe coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on the right.
– Switch the engine off.Petrol engines
Content
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4
7.1
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2
7.4
Diesel engine
Content
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR - EU4
8.4
Fig. 124 Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion bottle
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– Open the bonnet page 139.
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle page 143, fig. 124 .
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 lo w, this is indicated by the warning light in
the instrument cluster page 25, “Coolant temperature/coolant level ”. We never-
theless recommend inspecting the coolant leve l 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 expansion
bottle which is completely free of leaks if the coolant boils as a result of overheating
and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes page 140, “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 overheating
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 page 143, fig. 124
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 replenishing the system, must comply with one specific
specification
page 143. Do not use an alternative additive if the coolant additive
G13 is not available in an emergency. Just to p up the system with water and as soon as
possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive
again by a specialist garage.
Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.
Do not fill up over the “MAX” marking! Excess coolant which is heated up is forced out
of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the coolant
compensation bottle.
Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss of
coolant before pouring in coolant. This is necessary to avoid engine damage.
WARNING

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.
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Fuse cover in engine compartmentOn some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse cover
 page 146.Removing fuse cover– Move the circlips fig. 144 as far as the stop, the symbol
 appears behind the
circlip and remove the cover.
Installing fuse cover– Position the fuse cover on the fuse box and push the circlips as far as the stop -
the symbol
 is visible behind the circlip.
Caution

When unlocking and locking the fuse cover, it must be pressed on the sides to the
box, otherwise damage can occur to the locking mechanism.

Carefully position the fuse cover in the engine compartment. If the cover was not
correctly positioned, water can get into the fuses and this results in a damage to the
vehicle!
Fuse assignment in engine compartmentCertain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 144 Fuse cover in engine compart-
ment
AA
AA
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Not assigned
F2
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ 200
30
F3
Measuring circuit
5
F4
Valves for ABS
30/20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
F7
Power supply for terminal 15 (ignition on), starter
40
F8
Radio
15
F9
Phone
5
F10
Engine control unit, Main relay
5/10
F11
Control unit for auxiliary heating
20
F12
Control unit for CAN databus
5
F13
Engine control unit
15/30
F14
Ignition
20
Fig. 145 Schematic representation of
fuse carrier in engine compartment
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions or
only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
F15
Lambda probe
glow plug system relay
10
5
F16
Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light
unit
30
F17
Horn
15
F18
Amplifier for digital sound processor
30
F19
Front window wiper
30
F20
Wa te r pump
valve for fuel dosing
High-pressure pump
10
20
15
F21
Lambda probe
Vacuum pump
10/15 20
F22
Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
5
F23
Secondary air pump
Air mass meter
Fuel high pressure pump
5
10
15
F24
Activated charcoal filter, exha ust gas recirculation valve,
radiator fan
10
F25
Pump for ABS
30/40
F26
Central control unit, left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F27
Secondary air pump
Glow plug system
40
50
F28
Not assigned
F29
Power supply terminal 30 (con tinuous current supply from
the battery)
50
F30
Te r m i n a l X
a)
50
a)In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily wh en starting the engine, the electrical compo-
nents of this terminal are automatically switched off.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Diagnostic socket, Engine control unit, Electrical fuel
pump
10
2
Control unit for ABS, ESP
5
3
Airbag
5
4
Heating, air conditioning, reve rsing lights, interior rear
view mirror dimming, te lephone preinstallation
5
5
Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment
5
6
Instrument cluster, Control unit for automatic gearbox,
Control unit for electromechanical power steering, Parking
aid; Haldex clutch
5
7
Not assigned
8
Not assigned
9
Not assigned
10
Not assigned
11
Not assigned
12
Central locking control unit
10
Fig. 146 Schematic representation of
the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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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
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 an authorised Škoda
Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
13
Diagnostic socket, light switch, rain sensor
10
14
Control unit for automatic gearbox, Selector lever lock
5
15
Central control unit - interior lights
5
16
Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic
10
17
Park Assist
5
18
Not assigned
19
Control unit for trailer detection
5
20
Not assigned
21
Cornering lights for the left and right side
10
22
Air blower for Climatronic
40
23
Front power window
30
24
Cigarette lighter
25
25
Rear window heater
Rear window heater, Auxiliar y heating (auxiliary heating
and ventilation)
25
30
26
Power socket in the luggage compartment
20
27
Fuel pump relay, Injection valves (diesel engine)
15
28
Not assigned
29
Engine control unit, Crankcase ventilation heater
10
30
Control unit for automatic gearbox
20
31
Vacuum pump
20
32
Rear power window
30
33
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
34
Control unit for conv enience functions
20
35
Anti-theft alarm system
5
36
Headlight cleaning system
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
37
Front seat heating
30
38
Heated rear seats
30
39
Not assigned
40
Air blower for heating and air conditioning
40
41
Rear window wiper
15
42
Not assigned
43
To w i n g d e v i c e
15
44
To w i n g d e v i c e
20
45
To w i n g d e v i c e
15
46
Controlling the seat heating, heated windscreen washer
nozzles
5
47
Relay for auxiliary heating
5
48
Not assigned
49
Light switch
5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Index191
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
GGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlights Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior light Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 166KKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LLashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Leather care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lifting jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 164
Lighting of the interior of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lights
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
converting/masking over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lights and Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
lock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locking and unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Low beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lugagge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 57 Folding hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual shifting of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Memory for the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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