Introduction
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On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “ Owner's Manual”
as well as a “ Service schedule ” and a “Help on the road ”. There can also be
a variety of other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board
(e.g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact an author-
ised Škoda dealer immediately, where one will be glad to assist you in such
matters.
One should note that the details give n in the vehicle's papers always
take precedence over those in the Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual
This Owner's Manual describes the current scope of equipment. Certain
items of equipment listed are only inst alled later on and only envisaged for
particular markets. The illustrations can differ in minor details from your
vehicle; they are only intended for general information.
In addition to information regarding all the controls and equipment, the
Owner's Manual also contains important information regarding care and
operation for your safety and also to retain the value of your vehicle. To
provide you with valuable tips and ai ds. You will learn how you can operate
your vehicle safely, economically and in an environmentally conscious
way.
For safety reasons, please also pay attention to the information on
accessories, modifications and replacement of parts page 234.
The other chapters of the Owner's Manua l are also important, however, for
proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and maintenance -
helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the conditions for
possible warranty claims. The Service schedule
contains:
Vehicle data,
Service intervals,
Overview of the service work,
Service proof,
Confirmation of mobility warranty
(only valid in certain countries),
important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out se rvice work are one of the conditions
for possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to an
authorised Škoda Service Partner.
If the Service schedule is missing or worn, please contact your authorised
Škoda Service Partner, where your car is serviced regularly. You will receive a
duplicate, in which the previously carried out service work are confirmed.
Help on the road
contains the most important telephone numbers in individual countries as
well as the addresses and telephone numbers of Škoda importers.
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Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift recommendation for changing gears* . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery in the remote control key .
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panoramic sliding roof* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior mirror with entry lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic dimming exterior mirror* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Stowage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle rear head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
(Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KESSY system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox DSG*
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Automatic gearbox DSG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl* . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruments and warning lights
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Lights and Visibility
Here you can set how long the light should stay on for the function Coming/Leaving
Home. Furthermore you can here switch on or off the functions daylight driving lights,
automatic rear window wiper, conven ience turn signal and travel mode.
After selecting the menu Fa c t o r y s e t t i n g the factory setting is established again.
After selecting the menu point travel mode, you can activate / deactivate the mode
“tourist light”. This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. Further infor-
mation
page 64, “Tourist light”.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is used
for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maximum
speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is displayed on the information display*:
Winter tyres max. speed ... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperat ure, consumption and distance driven.
Assistant
Here you can adjust the tones of the acoustic signals of the parking aid*.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h
2).
Service
Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following
service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory Setting the factory setting of the information display
is established again.
Rain closing
On vehicles with rain sensor you can switch on or off the
function for automatic closing of the windows and the
sliding/tilting roof in case of ra in and locked vehicle. If it is
not raining and the function is set, the windows including
the sliding/tilting roof are closed automatically after
approx. 12 hours.
Door open
Here you can switch on or off the functions for opening a
single door and automatic closin g, this also applies to the
KESSY system*.
ATA c o n fi r m
Here you can set if a signal to ne should sound additionally
when activating or deactivating the anti-theft alarm system
.
Window op.
Here you can set the convenience mode only for the driver
window or for all the windows.
Mirror down
Here you can switch on or off the function for mirror low-
ering on the front passenger side when engaging the
reverse gear
a).
a)This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.Mirror adjust.
Here you can switch on or off the function for left and right
exterior mirror adjustment simultaneously.
Fa cto r y se tt ing
After selecting this menu the convenience setting is reset
to factory setting. The following is displayed in the infor-
mation display:
Factory setting for convenience is set
2)Valid for countries where the values ar e indicated in British measuring units.
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Caution
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, this is why you should pay
attention to the procedure for locking the vehicle page 40.
Note
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control key is weak or discharged,
perhaps the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked via KESSY. In such a case, use the
emergency unlocking or locking of the driver's door, see Owner's Manual.Further possibilites of lockingProtection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key, which was used to lock the vehicle, remains in the vehicle in the area
page 40, fig. 26 after locking and closing all of the doors including the boot lid, the
protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle is activated and the
vehicle unlocks itself again.
You are informed about the activation of the protection against inadvertently locking
the key in the vehicle by the turn signal lights flashing and the message Key in vehicle
which appears in the information display* or Key in vehicle which appears in the
display of the instrument cluster. Additiona lly, on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system*, an audible signal sounds.Messages in the instrument clusterA few warning and information texts of the KESSY system in the information display*
or in the display of the instrument cluster:
Key not found or No Key
This message is displayed when the engine is started and the system cannot detect a
valid key in the vehicle. This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the
key is discharged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed.
This message is also displayed when the ignition is switched on or the engine is
running and the system cannot detect a valid key in the vehicle. Keyless defective or Check Keyless
There is a fault in the KESSY system, contact your specialist garage.
Renew key battery! or Key Battery
Low voltage is present in the battery of th
e remote control key, change the battery.
Parking the vehicleIf the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 hours, the sensors page 40, fig. 26 and
in the handle of the front passenger's d oor are automatically deactivated. For reac-
tivation, one of the following conditions must be met:
Unlocking the driver's door with the aid of the sensor page 40, fig. 26 ,
pressing the handle of the boot lid,
unlocking the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
emergency unlocking of the driver 's door (see Owner's Manual).
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 90 hour s, the sensors and in the handle of
the driver's door are also automatically deactivated page 40, fig. 26. For reactiva-
tion, one of the following conditions must be met:
unlocking the vehicle using the button on the remote control key,
emergency unlocking of the driver 's door (see Owner's Manual).
Convenience operation of the windowsIf you hold your finger on the sensor page 40, fig. 26 for more than 2 seconds
while locking the vehicle, the opened windows and the panoramic sliding roof are
closed. If you lift your finger off the sens or , the closing process is interrupted. If you
touch the sensor again, the closing process of the windows and the panoramic
sliding roof continues.
If you immediately touch the sensor or pull on the handle during the closing
process of the windows and the panoramic sliding roof initiated by sensor , all of the
windows and the panoramic sliding roof are opened again.
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In a critical situation, the movement of the lid can be stopped by applying an
abrupt and quick force against the lid.
Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the opening or
closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the roof luggage rack
or on the trailer etc.). - Risk of damaging the lid!
Make sure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened boot lid (e.g.
distance from the garage ceiling). Otherwis e, it may happen that the clearance above
the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load (e.g. after
unloading) - risk of damaging the lid.
Do not try to manually close the lid during the electric closing process. Damage can
occur to the system of the electric boot lid.
If you manually close the lid, make sure that you press the lock located at the centre
edge of the lid while pressing down the lid above the Škoda logo.Note
If the electrical opening of the lid was triggered using the button on the remote
control key or the button on the centre cons ole, an intermittent audible signal sounds
while the lid is moving.
The electric boot lid is fitted with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when
closing, it stops and an audible signal sounds . If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the
opening or closing process of the boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result
the movement of the lid can be interrupted - the force limiter is activated.
Manually opening and closing the boot lid is only possible in exceptional cases, in
a slow manner and without sudden movements - if possible close to the centre of the
lid - ; by manipulating the lid on the sides, damage to the electric lid may occur.
In certain circumstances, if the lid is load ed (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. In order to ensure the electrical function
of the lid, relieve the lid.
Description of the operationWhen operating the lid, the system distinguishes 3 areas fig. 34 where the function
of the individual operating elements changes. The end positions of the lid - fully closed
in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
Explanation of the symbol
Operation of the boot lid using the remote control key and the button on the
centre console
Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite dire ction to the previous movement
Action
Closed lid
Area
Opened lid
Opening
Stop
Closing
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and locking of the driver's d
oor”. The door contact monitoring is activated approx. 15
seconds after the locking. The interior and the towing protection monitoring are acti-
vated approx. 30 seconds after the locking. If a door is opened during activation, the
monitoring is only activated 5 seconds after closing.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressi ng the unlock button on the radio remote
control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened within 30
seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the vehicle door using the key within
45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting th e key into the driver door within 45
seconds, you then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition
on within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the alarm system.
The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
Bonnet,
Boot lid,
Doors,
Ignition lock,
Socket of the factory-fitted towing device,
Angle of the vehicle* page 51,
Vehicle interior* page 51,
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply,
Socket of the factory-fitted towing device*.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehi cle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is available
by a specialist garage.
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring*
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then trig-
gers the alarm.Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
–Press the button
at the centre column on the driver side fig. 38 , the symbol
which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protec tion monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next ti me the car is locked.
Fig. 38 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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You must try to close the window once agai n within 10 seconds after the window has
gone down twice, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is
stopped. During this time it is not poss ible to automatically close the window. The
force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the next
10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise
suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!Window convenience operationYou can open and close the electrically po wered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only close the slid ing/tilting roof or the panoramic sliding
roof):
Opening a window
by holding the pressed unlock button on the remote control,
by holding the pressed top part of the butt on for the central locking system in the
driver door,
Closing a window
by holding the pressed lock button on the remote control,
by holding the pressed bottom part of the button for the central locking system in
the driver door,
by holding the key in the driver 's lock in the lock position page 43,
on the KESSY* system, by covering the sensor page 40, fig. 26 .
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Note
The convenience opening of the windows with the aid of the key in the driver's lock is
only possible within 45 seconds after deac tivating or activating the alarm system.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was
opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system must be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
Switch on the ignition.
you can close the window by pulling th e respective switch on the top edge
release the switch
you must pull the respective switch again in upward direction for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres.
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
page 53, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 53. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
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You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re
sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial fig. 41 and only func-
tions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the sliding/tilting
roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof
after opening one of the front doors, however.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected an d reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.
Opening and tiltingComfort position– Turn the switch to position fig. 41 .Opening fully– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
tion).Tilting roof– Turn the switch to position .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise
is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open.
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.ClosingSliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof– Turn the switch to position fig. 41 .
Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents
closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. You can close the
sliding/tilting roof completely without forc e limiter by pressing the switch to the
position fig. 41 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to close
completely .
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 41 Control dial for the power
sliding/tilting roof
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