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Transporting children safely97
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Transporting children safelyWhat you should know about transporting children!An introduction to the subject
Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more
safely transported on the rear se ats than on the front passenger
seat.Children younger than 12 years of age should normally travel on the rear seat of the
vehicle (take note of any national legal pr ovisions which differ from this). They
should be secured there by means of a child restraint system or by using the
existing seat belts depending on their age, body size and weight. The child seat
should be mounted behind the front passenger seat for safety reasons.
The physical principle of an accident does, of course, also apply to children
 page 85, “The physical principle of a frontal collision”. They differ from adults in
that their muscles and bone structure of children are not yet fully developed. Thus
children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported by using special child safety seats in order to reduce
this risk of injury.
Use only child safety seats which are official ly approved and are suitable for children
and which comply with the ECE-R 44 standard . Child safety seats are classified in 5
groups page 99. Child restraint systems which have been tested for conformity
to ECE-R 44 standard have a non-detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and
below this the test number) attached to the seat.
We recommend that you use child safety se ats from the Škoda genuine accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in Škoda vehicles. They
fulfil the ECE-R 44 standard.
WARNING
Always comply with legal provisions and instructions from the relevant child
safety seat manufacturer when installing and using the child seat page 97.
Note
Any varying national legal regulations take priority over the information provided in
these instructions for use, or stated in this chapter.
Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats
Correct use of child safety seats considerably reduces the risk of
injury!
WARNING
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All the occupants of the car - in particul ar children - must wear a seat belt
when the car is moving.
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Children, who are less than 1.50 m in he ight and who weigh less than 36 kg,
must not use a normal seat belt without a child restraint system otherwise this
may result in injuries to the stomach and neck areas. Comply with the national
legal requirements.
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One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.
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You can transport a child safely in a suitable child safety seat page 99,
“Child seat”!
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Only one child may be fastened with a seat belt into a child safety seat.
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Never leave the child sitting unattended in the seat.
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Certain outside climatic conditions c an cause life-threatening temperatures
in the vehicle.
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Never allow your child to be transported in a vehicle without the use of a
suitable restraint system.
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Children should also never stand up in a vehicle or kneel on the seats when
the vehicle is moving. In the event of an accident the child will be thrown
through the vehicle and may as a result suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other
occupants.
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Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident
if they lean forward or adopt an incorrec t seated position when the vehicle is
moving. This particularly applies to ch ildren who are transported on the front
passenger seat if the airbag system deploys in the event of an accident. This can
result in severe or even fatal injuries.
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It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are
to offer their maximum protection page 87, “How are seat belts correctly
fastened?”. Pay particular attention to the information prov ided by the manu-
facturer of the child safety seat regarding correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can them selves cause injuries even in minor
accidents.
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Child safety and side airbag*
Children must never be seated in the deployment area of side or
head airbags.Fig. 104 Seated position of an unprotected child at risk from side airbag/Child properly
protected by safety seat?In the event of a side collision, the side airbags offer the vehicle occupants
enhanced protection.
The side airbags are inflated in fractions of a second in order to be able to provide
this protection page 92, “Function of the side airbags”.
An airbag inflating develops such a strong force that an occupant who has not
adopted an upright seated position may suffer injuries from the airbag or as a result
of objects which are located within the deployment area of the side airbag.
This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance with
legal requirements.
The child is protected when seated in a child safety seat matching its age. Adequate
room is available between the child and the deployment area of the side airbag and
head airbag. The airbag offers optimal protection.
WARNING
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It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when
attaching a child safety seat on the fr ont passenger seat where the child is
seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also when
the child is facing the direction of travel) page 95. If this is not done, there is
a risk of the child suffering severe or ev en fatal injuries if the front passenger
airbag is deployed. In certain countries nat ional legal provisions also require that
the side and head airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with
the appropriate national regulations
regarding the use of child safety seats.
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When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with
the appropriate national regulations rega rding the use of child safety seats.
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Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of the
side airbag - risk of injury!
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Do not place any objects within the deploy ment area of the side airbag - risk
of injury!
Child seatClassification of child seats into groups
Only child safety seats which have an official approval and are suit-
able for the child, may be used.ECE-R 44 standard applies to child safe ty seats. ECE-R means: Economic Commis-
sion of Europe - Regulation.
Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity to ECE-R 44 standard have
a non-detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number)
attached to the seat.
Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups:
Children of more than 150 cm in height ma y use the seat belts fitted to the vehicle
without a seat bolster.
Group
Weight
0
0 - 10 kg
 page 100
0+
up to 13 kg
page 100
1
9 - 18 kg
page 100
2
15 - 25 kg
page 101
3
22 - 36 kg
page 101
WARNING (continued)
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Use of child safety seatsAn overview of the usefulness of child seats on each of the seats according to the
ECE-R 44 standard:
Universal category - seat is suitable for all approved types of child safety seats.
The seat can be fitted with fixing eyes for the “ ISOFIX*”system.
The divided rear seat - seat can be fitt ed with fixing eyes for the system “Top
Tether *”  page 103.Child seats of group 0/0+The optimal solution for babies of up to about 9 months old weighing up to 10 kg or
babies up to about 18 months old weighing up to 13 kg is a child safety seat which
can be adjusted into the reclining position fig. 105.
In view of the fact that such child seats are installed that the child is seated with its
back facing the direction of travel, they must not be used on the front passenger
seat page 98, “Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat”.
WARNING
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It is essential to always switch off th e front passenger airbag (airbags) when
attaching in exceptional circumstances a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of
travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel),
− in a specialist garage
− or by using the key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag*
 page 96, “Switch for switching of f the front passenger airbag*”.
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The national legal provisions in certain countries require that both the front,
side and head airbags be deactivated. Please comply with the appropriate
national legal provisions which may diff er regarding the use of child safety
seats.
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If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer
severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are
deployed.
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You should have the front passenger airbag (or airbags) reactivated just as
soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat.
Child safety seats in Group 1Child seats in Group 1 are for babies and small children up to 4 years of age with a
weight of between 9 and 18 kilograms. It is best for children in the lower range of
this group, to use a child seat which allows the child to sit with its back to the direc-
tion of travel. It is best for children in the upper range of the Group 0+, to use a child
seat which allows the child to sit fig. 106 in the direction of travel.
Child safety seats in which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of
travel, must not be used on the front passenger seat page 98, “Use of child
safety seats on the front passenger seat”.
Child seat
of the group
Seat
passenger seat
Rear seat outside
Rear seat middle
0


0+


1


2 and 3
U
+
U
+
T
U
U
+
U
+
T
U
U
+
U
+
T
U
U
U
U
U+T
Fig. 105 Child seats of group 0/0+
Fig. 106 Child seat with padded table in
Group 1 installed on rear seat bench
facing the direction of travel
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Driving and the Environment115
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No unnecessary ballast
Transporting ballast costs fuel.The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption
means that it is worth taking a look in the luggage compartment to avoid trans-
porting any unnecessary ballast.
It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the vehicle
weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule of thumb
here is that an increase in weight of 1 00 kilograms will cause an increase in fuel
consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
You may frequently also leave a roof rack fitted on just out of convenience,
although you no longer need it. The increased aerodynamic drag of your vehicle
causes it to use about 10 % more fuel than normal at a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, even
when you are not carrying a load on the roof.Saving electricity
Generating electricity costs fuel.– Switch off electrical components as soon as you no longer need them.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical power.
The greater the load on the alternator as a result of having a large number of elec-
trical components switched on, the more fuel will be consumed for operating the
alternator.Keeping a log of your fuel consumptionIf you really wish to keep a close check on your fuel consumption, it is best to enter
the figures in a logbook. This does not take much time but is a very worthwhile exer-
cise. It enables you to detect any change (positive and negative) at an early stage
and to take any appropriate action.
If you find that your fuel consumption is too high, you should reflect on how, where
and in what conditions you have driven the vehicle since you last refuelled.Environmental compatibilityEnvironmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new Škoda. Particular emphasis has been paid to a
number of aspects, including: Design measures
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Joints designed to be easily detached.
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Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
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Improved purity of differ
ent classes of materials.
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Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation°260.
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Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
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Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
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Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
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Extensive use of recyclable material.
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Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
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No cadmium.
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No asbestos.
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Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture
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Solvent-free cavity protection.
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Solvent-free protection of the vehicle fo r transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
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The use of solvent-free adhesives.
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No CFCs used in the production process.
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Without use of mercury.
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Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
Škoda Auto meets the requirements of th e brand and its products regarding envi-
ronment and resource protection. All new Škoda vehicles can be utilized up to 95 %
and always
5) be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have
been created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle,
you will receive a confirmation stating the recycling in accordance with environ-
mental regulations.
Vehicles with special built-on types
Technical documents regarding changes carrie d out on the vehicle must be kept by
the vehicle user, in order to hand over later to the old car user. This ensures the
recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
5)Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailerTowing a trailerTechnical requirementsYour vehicle is designed primarily for tr ansporting persons and luggage. It can,
however, also be used for towing a trailer - provided certain technical equipment is
fitted.
If your vehicle has already been supplied with a factory-fitted towing device then
everything that is necessary for towing a tr ailer in technical terms, and in terms of
the law, has already been taken into account.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection
between the vehicle and trailer. If th e trailer which you wish to tow has a 7-pin
connector , you can use a suitable adapter
6) from Škoda original accessories.
This work must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
if a towing device is retrofitted.
Authorised Škoda Service Partners can pr ovide information about retrofitting a
towing device and for any necessary modifications to the cooling system.
WARNING
We recommend that you have the towing de vice from Škoda original accessories
installed by an authorised Škoda Service Partner. He is familiar with all the rele-
vant details relating to retrofitting such equipment. There is a risk of an accident
if the towing device is not properly fitted!General MaintenanceTrailer load
The permissible trailer load must on no account be exceeded.
You can negotiate appropriately steeper inclines and descents if you do not make
full use of the permissible trailer load.
The trailer loads specified only apply for altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level. The fact that the engine power output drops with increasing height due
to a lowering of air pressure and thus th e ability to climb, means that the towed w e i g h t m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e v e r y f u r t h e r i n c r e a s e o f 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s i n h e i g h t
above sea level. The towed weight is the weight of the (laden) vehicle and the
(laden) trailer together. One should take
this into account before driving up to
higher altitudes.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device
are merely test data for the towing device The data relating to your vehicle, which
is often less than this test data, can be found in your vehicle registration docu-
ments.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that any heavy items are located as
close as possible to the axle. Secure the items to prevent them slipping.
Tyre inflation pressure
Select the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for that of “fully laden”,
 page 141. The inflation pressure of the tyre s fitted to the trailer adjust in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirr ors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. Both exterior mirrors
should be attached to folding arms. Adjust the mirrors so that they provide you with
an adequate field of view to the rear.
Headlights
Before starting off with a hitched trailer, also check the setting of the headlights.
Alter the setting as necessary with th e aid of the headlight beam adjuster
 page 41.
Detachable ball head
The ball rod is detachable on vehicles wh ich feature a factory-fitted towing device.
Further information on the towing device page 119.
Note
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We recommend that you also have your vehicle inspected between service
intervals if you tow a trailer frequently.
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The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be put on when coupling and decou-
pling the trailer.
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Particular caution is required when towing a trailer.– Do not, as far as possible, drive with your vehicle unladen and the trailer laden.
– Do not make full use of the legal maximum speeds. This applies in particular to downhill sections.
– Apply the brakes in good time.
– Keep a check on the coolant temperatur e gauge if the outside temperature is
high.
Distribution of weight
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trailer
is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Driving speed
Do not drive faster than 80 km/hour for sa fety reasons. This also applies for coun-
tries in which higher speeds are allowed.
The fact that the driving stability of the vehicle + trailer combination reduces with
increasing speed means that the legally allowed speed should not be used when
there are unfavourable road, weather or wind conditions, particularly near accident
black spots.
You must always reduce your speed immedi ately as soon as you detect even just
the slightest swaying of the trailer. On no account attempt to stop the trailer from
“swaying” by accelerating.
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first and then brake firmly . This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking. Shift down gears in good time before negotiating a
downhill section to allow the engine to also act as a brake.
Engine overheating
Please keep a check on the coolant temper ature gauge if you have to negotiate a
lengthy slope in a low gear at a high engine speed when the outside temperature is
very high page 16, “Engine coolant temperature Display”.
If the needle of the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area or
even the red area of the scale, reduce yo ur speed immediately. Stop and switch off
the engine if the warning light
 in the instrument cluster begins flashing. Wait a
few minutes and check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
 page 134, “Inspecting the coolant level”. Please refer to the following guidelines 
page 25, “Coolant temperature/coolant
level ”.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.
Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear
and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent
of the engine speed. One should also not drop a gear for this reason when towing a
trailer as long as the engine can manage the slope without any drop in speed.
Detachable towing device*The ball head of the towing device is stow ed together with separate fitting instruc-
tions in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.
Inspect the ball head to ensure that it is properly locked each time before setting
off. The inspection is performed by turning the closed locking lever downwards. If
the locking lever can only be turned around a small angle (approx. 5°), the locking
mechanism is O.K. After the inspection pull the locking lever back again to its stop.
The towing device must not be used, if it does not wish to close or the locking lever
turns slightly in the closed position.
WARNING
Do not use any aids or tools for installing or removing the ball head. This might
result in damage to the locking mechanism to the extent that the safety of the
towing device is no longer assured - risk of an accident.
Note
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Do not carry out any modifications or re pairs to the ball head or to any other
components on the towing device.
Fig. 118 Detachable ball head
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Accessories, changing and replacing parts
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Accessories, changing and replacing partsAccessories and replacement partsŠkoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi-
neering. Thus one should not change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv-
ered from the manufactur er without some thought.
The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories, have technical changes made to it or a part has to be replaced at some
time in the future.•
Advise should always be obtained from an authorised Škoda Service Partner
before buying any accessories and before making any technical changes .
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This is particularly the case when accessories are bought in a foreign country.
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Škoda Genuine Accessories and Skoda origin al parts can be bought from author-
ised Škoda Service Partners who also pr ofessionally undertake the assembly of
parts which were purchased there.
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All Škoda original accessories which are li sted in the catalogue of original acces-
sories such as spoilers, transport systems, child seats, etc., are homologized.
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Radios, aerials and other el ectrical accessories should only be installed by
authorised Škoda Service Partners.
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The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto must be observed when making technical
changes.
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This is to ensure that no technical damage occurs to the vehicle, that travelling
and operating safety are ma intained and that the changes are permissible. The
authorised Škoda Service Partners undertake this work professionally or refer it to
a specialist company in special cases.
Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without consulting
a Skoda dealer is exclud ed from the guarantee.
WARNING
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We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accessories
and Škoda original parts which have been expressly approved for use on your
Škoda. Reliability, safety and suitability have been established for these Škoda
original parts.
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We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other
products despite keeping a constant eye on market developments (also not in
the case where there is an attestatio n or permission can be produced).
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Škoda cannot meet its full warranty commitments if you use parts which are
not genuine accessories, which can lead to sustained damage to the vehicle.
Technical changesInterference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-
tional faults. This interference can also im pair not directly affected systems because
of the networking of the electronic co mponents. This means that the operating
safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardised, a greater wear of vehicle
parts can occur and finally the vehi cle registration documents expire.
We trust that you will understand that Škoda Auto cannot be liable for damage
resulting from unprofessional work.
We therefore recommend that you have al l work carried out using Škoda original
parts at authorised Škoda Service Partners.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofes-
sionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!Vehicles of category N1A vehicle of category N1 is a vehicle which is designed and manufactured for the
transportation of goods where the maximu m weight must not exceed 3.5 tonnes.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical DataTechnical DataGeneral informationThe details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult an auth orised Škoda Service Partner concerning
the engine with which your vehicle is equipped.Used abbreviationsPerformancesThe listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.WeightThe loading capacity is reduced in line with the range of the special equipment. The
unloaden weight contains a fu el tank topped up to 90 %. A driver with a weight of
75 kg is also included in the value.
Identification detailsVehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker fig. 154 is located on the floor of the luggage compart-
ment and is also stated in the Service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine output,
engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (cha ssis number) is stamped into the engine
compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also located
on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Type plate (production plate)
The type plate is located in the lower area of the left centre column.
Abbreviation
Importance
kW
Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
rpm
Engine revolutions per minute
Nm
Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
g/km
discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven
kilometre
TDI CR
Diesel engine with turbocharger and injection system
Common Rail
Fig. 154 Vehicle data sticker
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