“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is
dangerous and requires a special charger
and specialist knowledge. We therefore recommend having the quick charging of
vehicle batteries undertaken by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 204, Jump-starting in vehicles with the
START-STOP
system . ÐDisconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation Operating measure
Electrical power window (operational faults) » page 43
Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults) » page 46
Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber » User manual of the radio
or »
user manual of the navigation
system
Setting the clock » page 11
Data in the multifunction display are deleted. » page 12Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure
the full functionality of all electrical systems. ÐReplacing the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.ä
ä When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle batteries can
be purchased from a
ŠKODA Service Partner.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a ŠKODA Service Partner, where
the new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations. Ð Automatic load deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 182.
An intelligent vehicle power management system automatically takes various
measures at high loads on the vehicle battery to prevent discharging of the bat-
tery: This manifests itself by the following:
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large consumers of power, e.g. seat heaters, rear window
heaters, voltage supply to the 12V power socket, have their power limited or in
case of emergency shut off completely. Note
Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the vehicle
battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on a long time
with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned on during lon-
ger parking. Driving comfort is not put at risk by any shutting off of consumers.
Often the driver is not aware of it having taken place. Ð ä
186 General Maintenance
Central locking system 28
Changes 194
Changing Engine oil 179
Wheel 196
Charging a vehicle battery 185
Checking Battery electrolyte level 185
Brake fluid 181
Coolant level 180
Engine oil 178
Oil level 178
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Children and safety 154
Child safety Side airbag 155
Child safety lock 28
Child seat Classification 155
ISOFIX 156
on the front passenger seat 154
Suitability 156
TOP TETHER 156
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
Cigarette lighter 84
Cleaning 167
Artificial leather 172
Headlight lenses 170
Material coverings 172
Materials 172
Natural leather 172
Plastic parts 169
Wheels 171
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 91
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 84
Ashtray 83
Cigarette lighter 84
General view 7Light 54
Storage compartments 85
Compartments 85
Computer see Multifunction display 12
Coolant Checking 180
Replenishing 180
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 141
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 116
Cup holder front 82
rear 83
D
Daylight driving light 49
De-icing the windscreen and rear window 58
Deactivating an airbag 152
Deactivating an airbag 152
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 37
Diesel refer to Fuel 176
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 176
Diesel particulate filter 24
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 178
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 28
Indicator light for an open door 20Door locking
Emergency locking 35
Doors Emergency locking 35
Driving Abroad 162
Driving through water on the street 163
Emissions 216
Fuel consumption 216
DVD-preinstallation 139
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 159
EDL 111
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 40
Electric boot lid Adjusting the lid top position 38
Malfunctions 38
Operation 38
Electric power windows Central locking system 42
Electric sliding/tilting roof 43
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 111
Electronic immobiliser 104
Emergency Automatic gearbox 125
Changing a wheel 196
Door locking 35
Hazard warning light system 53
Jump-starting 202
Locking the driver's door 35
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) 46
Selector lever-unlocking 125
Sliding roof 44
Towing the vehicle 204
Tyre repair 200
Unlocking of the boot lid 37
Unlocking the driver's door 35
Emissions 216
226 Index
U
Underbody protection 171
Unlocking Remote control 31
Uphill start assist 110
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 186
Charging 185
Checking the electrolyte level 185
Operation in winter 185
Replacing 186
Safety instructions 182
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 18
Vehicle data sticker 216
Vehicle dimensions 218
Vehicle key 27
Vehicle tool kit 196
Visors 58
W
Warning symbols see Indicator lights 18
Warning triangle 195
Washing 167
Automatic car wash system 168
by hand 168
Chrome parts 169
High-pressure cleaner 168
Weights 216
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 199
Caps 191
Loosening and tightening 198
Wheels 187Wheels and tyres
Changing a wheel 196
Full wheel trim 191
General information 187
Handling wheels and tyres 189
new tyres 189
Service life of tyres 188
Snow chains 193
Spare wheel 190
Wheel bolts 193
Winter tyres 193
Window convenience operation 42
Windows De-icing 170
See electric power windows 40
Windscreen heating 58
see Radio reception 170
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 182
Indicator light 25
Replenishing 182
Winter 182
Windscreen washer system 182
Windscreen wipers 60
Windscreen wiper Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 61
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 62
Windscreen wipers Activating 60
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 62
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Winter operation Snow chains 193
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 193
230 Index
