Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an
indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a
ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage immediately. CAUTION
If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a ŠKODA Service
Partner immediately, otherwise serious engine damage may occur. ÐReplenishing the coolant
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
›
Switch off the engine.
› Allow the engine to cool.
› Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
» Fig. 101 on
page 112 and unscrew the cap carefully.
› Replenish the coolant.
› Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
Do not use an alternative additive if the specified coolant is not available in an
emergency. In this case, just use water and have the correct mixing ratio of water
and the coolant additive restored by a ŠKODA
specialist garage as soon as possi-
ble.
Only use new coolant to top up the system.
Do not fill the coolant above the mark “MAX” » Fig. 101 on page 112! Excess cool-
ant heats up and then is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure
relief valve in the cap. WARNING
■ 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 health.
Therefore always safely store the coolant additive in its original container out
of the reach of children – risk of poisoning!
■ If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes 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.
ä CAUTION
Do not continue your journey, if it is not possible to top up the coolant under
the prevailing conditions . Contact a
ŠKODA Service Partner to avoid the risk of
serious engine. Ð Radiator fan
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
The radiator fan is driven by an electric motor and controlled according to the
coolant temperature.
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to op-
erate for approx. 10 minutes.
Ð Checking the brake fluid
Fig. 102
Engine compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
›
Switch off the engine.
› Open the bonnet
» page 110.
› Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
» Fig. 102. The level must be be-
tween the
“MIN” and “MAX” markings.
When driving, a slight drop in the fluid level is caused by the wear-and-tear and
automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is therefore perfectly normal. £
ä
ä
113
Inspecting and replenishing
›
Press the locking mechanism 1
and carefully open the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
› After the fuse has been replaced, fold the cover upwards in the opposite direc-
tion of the arrow so that it audibly latches.
Fuse assignment on the underside of the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Telephone, radiator fan, instrument cluster, engine control unit
2 Diagnostic connection, AC compressor
3 Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
4 Daytime running lights 5 Switch wiring harness
6 Headlamp beam adjustment, exterior mirror adjustment
7-8 Automated transmission 9 Airbag
10 Park Assist 11 Low beam
12 Rear fog light
13 Low beam
14 Rear window wiper 15 Light switch
16 Steering force assistance 17 Windscreen washer
18 Reverse light switch 19 Injection valves, coolant pump
20 ABS/ESP, switch wiring harness 21 Switch illumination, number plate light
22 Daytime running lights
23 Light switch
24-26 Switch wiring harness 27 Interior light
28 Diagnostic connector 29 Central control unit
30 Exterior mirror heater 31 Cooler fan, regulator valve, lambda probe No. Power consumer
32 Turn signal, brake light
33 Main beam
34 Instrument cluster, main beam 35 Not assigned
36 Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 37 Air blower for heating and air conditioning
38 Radio 39 Panoramic sliding roof, horn
40 Engine control unit 41 Central locking system
42 Ignition module
43 Seat heaters
44 Fuel pump 45 Light switch
46 Rear window heater 47 Power windows - right
48 Horn 49 Windscreen wipers50 Fog lights 51 Power windows - left Ð
139
Fuses and light bulbs
Index
A
ABS 61
Warning light 17
Accessories 125
Adjusting Exterior mirror 36
Interior mirror 35
Adjusting seats 75
Adjustment Seat 38
Aerial 98
Airbag Deployment 82
Front airbag 83
Side airbag Head-Thorax 84
Switching off 85
System description 82
Air conditioning system 53
Recirculated air mode 55
Antilock brake system 61
Ash tray 45
Assistance systems ESC 60
Assist systems ABS 17, 61
City Safe Drive 66
Cruise control systems (CCS) 63
EDL 61
ESC 17
Parking aid 62
START/STOP 65
TCS 61
Traction Control System (TCS) 17
Visual parking system 63Automatic gearbox 69
Dynamic shift programme 71
Information for driving 69
Kickdown 71
Operational faults 71
Parking 69
Selector lever positions 70
Starting off 69
Stopping 69
Tiptronic 70
Automatic load deactivation 118
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 95
B
Before setting off 74
Belts 78
Belt tensioners 80
Bonnet Closing 110
Opening 110
Brake assist 60
Brake booster 60
Brake fluid Checking 113
Brakes Handbrake 60
Running in 91
Warning light 15
Braking Brake fluid 113
Breakdown kit 132
Bulbs Replacing 141
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows 26
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 11Car jack 127
Carrier 44
Catalytic converter 91
Central locking button 23
Central locking system 21
lock 22
unlock 22
Changes 125
Changing Engine oil 112
Wheel 128
Charging a vehicle battery 117
Checking Battery electrolyte level 116
Brake fluid 113
Coolant level 112
Engine oil 111
Oil level 111
Windscreen washer fluid 114
Children and safety 87
Child safety Side airbag 88
Child safety lock 21
Child seat Classification 88
ISOFIX 89
on the front passenger seat 87
Suitability 89
TOP TETHER 90
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 99
Cigarette lighter 46
City Safe Drive 66
Warning light 19
Cleaning 97
Artificial leather 101
Headlight lenses 100
Material coverings 102
Materials 101
Natural leather 102
148 Index
Plastic parts 99
Wheels 101
Clock 12
Clothes hooks 50
CNG 106
Fuel gauge 9
Refuelling 106
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 46
Ash tray 45
Cigarette lighter 46
Cup holder 45
General view 7
Light 32
Storage compartments 47
Compartments 47
Compressed natural gas see CNG 106
Computer see Multifunction display 11
Coolant Checking 112
Replenishing 113
Correct seated position 75
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 63
Cup holder 45
D
Dash panel insert 8
Daytime running light 30
Defrsoting rear window 33
Digital clock 12
Dipstick 111
Display Fuel level 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10Door
Child safety lock 21
Door opening lever locking of 22
Door opening leverl unlocking of 22
Doors Emergency locking 25
Driving Abroad 95
Driving through water on the street 96
Emissions 145
Fuel consumption 145
Towing a trailer 126
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 92
EDL 61
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 26
Electronic differential lock 61
Electronic immobiliser 57
Emergency Changing a wheel 128
Hazard warning light system 31
Jump-starting 134
locking of the doors 25
Towing the vehicle 136
Tyre repair 132
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid 26
Emissions 145
Engine Running in 91
Starting and stopping the engine 56
Engine compartment Brake fluid 113
Coolant 112
Overview 110
Vehicle battery 115Engine oil
Capacity 146
Changing 112
Checking 111
Replenishing 111
Specification 146
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 92
Environmental compatibility 94
Environmentally friendly driving 92
ESC Function 60
Warning light 17
F
Fire extinguisher 127
First-aid kit 127
Floor mats 62
Front airbag 83
Front seats 38
Fuel 104
Fuel gauge 9
refer to Fuel 104
Refuelling 104
Unleaded petrol 105
Fuel consumption 92
Fuses Assignment 138
Replacing 138
G
Gear Recommended gear 10
General view Cockpit 7
H
Handbrake 60
149
Index
Rear windows
closing 27
opening 27
Recirculated air mode 55
Recommended gear 10
Refuelling 104
Fuel 104
Regulation Headlight beam 30
Remote control 23
Synchronisation process 24
Remote control key Replacing the battery 20
Replacement of parts 125
Replacing bulbs 141
Fuses 138
Vehicle battery 117
Windscreen wiper blade 35
Replenishing Coolant 113
Engine oil 111
Windscreen washer fluid 114
Rof rack system Attachment points 44
Roof rack system Roof load 45
Running in Brake pads 91
Engine 91
The first 1 500 km 91
Tyres 91
S
Safe securing system 22
Safety 74
Airbags 82
Child safety 87
Child safety seats 87
Head restraints 40ISOFIX 89
TOP TETHER 90
Save electrical energy 92
Seat Adjusting 38
Seat belt Warning light 19
Seat belts 78
Belt tensioners 80
Cleaning 103
fastening and unfastening 80
Warning light 15
Seats Folding forwards 40
Head restraints 40
Heating 39
Selector lever see selector lever positions 70
Selector lever positions 70
Service display 10
Setting Air conditioning system 55
Heating 53
Steering wheel 57
Setting the clock Clock 12
Shifting Diving economically 92
Gearshift lever 61
Side airbag 84
Sliding/tilting roof Closing 27
Opening and tilting 27
Operating 27
Snow chains 123
Spare wheel 122
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 65
Starting and stopping the engine 56Starting engine
Jump-starting 134
START STOP Jump-starting 136
Warning light 19
Steering force assistance 57
Steering wheel 57
Storage 47
Storage compartments 47
Sun visors 33
Switching lights on and off 29
Switching off the front seat passenger 85
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 101
Material coverings 102
Materials 101
Natural leather 102
Seat belts 103
Taking care of your vehicle 97
Automatic car wash system 98
Chrome parts 99
Cleaning the wheels 101
Door lock cylinders 100
Headlight lenses 100
High-pressure cleaner 98
Plastic parts 99
Polishing the paintwork 99
Preservation 99
Rubber seals 100
Washing 98
Washing by hand 98
Wash system 98
TCS 61
Technical data 145
Tiptronic 69
see automatic gearbox 70
Tool 127
TOP TETHER 90
151
Index