Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN
590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Operation in winter - Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the winter, only use diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590
(standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). “Winter-grade diesel fuel” will still
operate properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Service Partners
and filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel. CAUTION
■ Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
■ If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a
ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
■ Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system. Ð
ä Engine compartment
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet 140
Engine compartment overview 140
Checking the engine oil level 141
Replenishing the engine oil 141
Changing engine oil 142
Coolant 142
Checking the coolant level 143
Replenishing the coolant 143
Radiator fan 144
Checking the brake fluid 144
Changing the brake fluid 144
Windscreen washer system 145
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For this
reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and
with the general applicable rules of safety. The vehicle's engine compartment is
a hazardous area . WARNING
■ Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
■ Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P .
■ Firmly apply the handbrake.
■ Allow the engine to cool.
■ For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driving.
This is why after closing the bonnet, the lock must always be checked to en-
sure it has engaged properly. £
138 General Maintenance
N
Net partition 58
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 141
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 132
Diesel fuel 138
Vehicle battery 147
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 140
Warning lights 17
P
Paint see Paint damage 131
Paint damage 131
Parking Parking aid 85
Parking ticket holder 69
Passive Safety 103
Periodic wiping 45
Petrol refer to Fuel 137
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
Power steering 80
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
R
Radiator fan 144Radio reception
Aerial 132
Functional fault 132
Raise vehicle 161
Rear mirror Exterior mirror 48
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 75
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 136
Fuel 136
Regulation Headlight beam 41
Remote control 29
Synchronisation process 30
Remote control key Replacing the battery 25
Replacement of parts 157
Replacing bulbs 171
Fuses 168
Vehicle battery 148
Windscreen wiper blade 46
Replenishing Coolant 143
Engine oil 141
Windscreen washer fluid 145
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 63
Roof rack system Roof load 63
Running in Brake pads 121
Engine 121
The first 1 500 km 121
Tyres 121
S
Safe securing system 27Safety 103
Child safety 117
Child safety seats 117
Head restraints 51
ISOFIX 119
TOP TETHER 119
Save electrical energy 122
Seat Adjusting 50
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 110
Seat belts 107
Cleaning 135
fastening and unfastening 109
Height adjustment 110
Seats folding forward 52
Head restraints 51
Heating 50
Removing the seats 52
Selector lever see selector lever positions 91
Selector lever positions 91
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 75
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Steering wheel 80
Setting temperature Heating 71
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 122
Gearshift lever 85
Side airbag 113
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Snow chains 156
189
Index
Spare wheel 153
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 88
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Starting engine 81
Jump-starting 165
START STOP Jump-starting 166
Steering force assistance 80
Steering wheel 80
Storage 65
Storage compartment Lighting 43
Storage compartments 65
Sun visors 44
Switching lights on and off 38
Switching off the engine 81
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 134
Material coverings 134
Materials 134
Natural leather 134
Seat belts 135
Taking care of your vehicle 129
Automatic car wash system 130
Chrome parts 131
Cleaning the wheels 133
Door lock cylinders 132
Headlight lenses 132
High-pressure cleaner 130
Plastic parts 131
Polishing the paintwork 131
Preservation 131
Rubber seals 132
Washing 130
Washing by hand 130
Wash system 130TCS 84
Warning light 21
Technical data 177
Telephone 95
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Tiptronic 90
see automatic gearbox 92
Tool 158
TOP TETHER 119
Towing 166
Towing a trailer 127
Towing eye 167
Towing protection 31
Traction control system (TCS) 84
Trailer 127
Towing a trailer 127
Transport Boot 53
Roof rack system 62
Transporting children safely 117
Two-way radio systems 95
Type plate 177
Tyre repair 162
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 152
U
Underbody protection 133
unlock Central locking system 28
Unlocking Remote control 30
without central locking 26
Uphill start assist 83 V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 149
Charging 148
Checking the electrolyte level 147
Operation in winter 147
Replacing 148
Safety instructions 145
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control 16
Vehicle data sticker 177
Vehicle dimensions 178
Vehicle key 25
Vehicle tool kit 158
Visors 44
W
Warning lights 17
Warning symbols see Warning lights 17
Warning triangle 158
Washing 129
Automatic car wash system 130
by hand 130
Chrome parts 131
High-pressure cleaner 130
Weights 177
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 162
Caps 154
Loosening and tightening 161
Wheels 150
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 159
Full wheel trim 154
General information 150
Handling wheels and tyres 152
new tyres 152
190 Index
