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198
Upholstery cloth and cloth trim on the d oors, luggage compartment cover, headliner
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 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 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.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 paper 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.
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202
– 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 200.
The fuel tank has a capa city 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 damaged in the event of an accident and fuel
may leak out.
Caution
Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (auxiliary
heating and ventilation) *.
Remove any fuel which has spilled onto th e paintwork of your vehicle immediately
- risk of paint damage!
On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converte r, never let the fuel tank 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. 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.Note
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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 prot ection 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 coolan t additive - G13 (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 capacity
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.Note
On vehicles which are fitted with an indepe ndent auxiliary heating and ventilation, the
volume of the coolant is greater by approx. 1 ltr.Petrol engines
Content
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU°5
7,7
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU 5
8,6
Diesel engines
Content
2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI CR - EU°5
8,6
2.0 ltr./103 kW TDI CR - EU°5
8,7
2.0 ltr./125 kW TDI CR - EU°5
8,4
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Inspecting the coolant levelThe coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on the right.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet page 203.
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle fig. 165 . When the
engine is cold, the coolant level must lie between the and markings. When
the engine is warm, the level may also lie slightly above the hatched part.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too lo w, this is indicated by the warning light in
the instrument cluster page 33, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity ”. We
nevertheless recommend inspecting the cool ant 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 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 204, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
One should contact a specialist garage as s oon 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 fig. 165 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 207. Do not use an alternative additive if the coolant additive
G13 is not available in exceptional cases. Just top up the system with water and as soon
as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant addi-
tive again by a specialist garage.
Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.
Do not top up the fluid above the hatched pa rt! 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!
Fig. 165 Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion bottle
Aa
Ab
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Fuse cover in engine compartmentOn some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the fuse cover
page 210.Removing fuse cover– Move the circlips fig. 185 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. 185 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
ABS control unit
20
F5
Control unit for automatic gearbox
15
F6
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
F7
Power suppy terminal 15, 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. 186 Schematic representation of
fuse box in engine compartment -
version 2
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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, fuel pump relay
glow plug system relay
15
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
Control valve for fuel pressure
10/20
F21
Lambda probe
10/15/20
F22
Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
5
F23
Coolant pump
Charge pressure control solenoid valve, changeover valve
for radiator
Fuel high pressure pump
5
10
15
F24
Activated charcoal filter, ex haust gas recirculation valve
10
F25
ABS control unit
40
F26
Central control unit, left main headlight, left rear light unit
30
F27
Glow plug system
50
F28
Windscreen heater
50
F29
Power supply of the interior
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
Heating of the gearbox ventilation (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ200
10
10
2
To w i n g d e v i c e
20
3
To w i n g d e v i c e
15
4
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever, turn signal light
lever
5
5
Air blower for heating, radiat or fan, air conditioning sys-
tem, Climatronic
40
6
Rear window wiper
15
7
Phone
5
8
To w i n g d e v i c e
15
9
Central control unit - Interior lighting
Rear fog light
10
10
Rain sensor, light switch, diagnostic socket
10
11
Left side cornering lights
10
12
Right side cornering lights
10
Fig. 187 Schematic representation of the
fuse carrier in the dash panel
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For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which ca n be operated with the ignition switched
off as long as the ignition key is not withdrawn.
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
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.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area page 204, “Working
in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your vehicle.
You can purchase replacement bulbs from th e range of the Škoda original accessories 17).
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the box in the luggage compartment.
13
Radio, changer for mobile navigation
15
14
To w i n g d e v i c e
5
15
Light switch
5
16
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
5
17
Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment and head-
light swivel
5
18
Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor
10
19
Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure con-
trol, control unit for parking aid, switch for Offroad mode,
start/stop button
5
20
Switch and control unit for airbag
5
21
WIV, parking light, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, tele-
phone preinstallation, air mass meter
5
22
Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical
power steering, Haldex
5
23
Central locking system and bonnet lid
15
24
Rear power window
30
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
Electric sliding/tilting roof, electric sun screen
30
28
Fuel pump relay, control unit for fuel pump, injection
valves
15
29
Front power window
30
30
front and rear lighter
20
31
Headlight cleaning system
20
32
Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
33
Heating, Climatic, Climatronic
7,5
34
Alarm, spare horn
5
35
Control unit for automatic gearbox DQ200
10
36
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Index261
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 177
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exterior mirror heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
FFastening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Fixing net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fog lights with the function CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Folding seats forwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Front interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
GGearbox mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hazard warning light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Headlights
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Headlight cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Heated windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) . . . . . . . . 105
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interior light Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Interior lighting front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161JJacking points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228, 229
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