Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 158
The first 1 500 km 158
Catalytic converter 158
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 159
Environmental compatibility 161
Driving abroad 162
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 162
Driving through water on the street 163
Towing a trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 167
Taking care of your vehicle 167
Inspecting and replenishing 174
Fuel 174
Engine compartment 176
Vehicle battery 182
Wheels and Tyres 187
Tyres 187
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 194
Introductory information 194
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 194
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 195
First-aid box 195
Warning triangle 195
Fire extinguisher 195
Vehicle tool kit 196Changing a wheel 196
Breakdown kit 200
Jump-starting 202
Towing the vehicle 204
Fuses and light bulbs 207
Fuses 207
Bulbs 210
Technical data
Technical data 216
Introductory information 216
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 216
Dimensions 218
Specification and engine oil capacity 219
Vehicle-specific information depending on
engine type 220
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 224
Index
4 Table of Contents
Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Introductory information
Fig. 8
Remote control key
Two remote control keys are provided with the vehicle » Fig. 8.WARNING
■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
■ Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally -
risk of accident! CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.
■ Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock. Note
If you lose a key, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner who will obtain a re-
placement key for you. Ð Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover B
» Fig. 9. If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light A
does not flash
after you press a button on the remote control key » Fig. 8 on page 27. We recom-
mend that you ask a ŠKODA
Service Partner to replace the key battery. However,
if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
› Flip out the key.
› Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows 1
» Fig. 9.
› Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow 2
.
› Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-
wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
› Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place. CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. £
27
Unlocking and locking
If the battery is properly charged, the effective range is up to 600
m. To switch
on/off the auxiliary heating, hold the radio remote control vertically with the an-
tenna A
» Fig. 111 facing upwards. The antenna must not be covered with the fin-
gers or the palm of the hand during this process. Obstacles between the radio re-
mote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can
clearly reduce the range.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio remote
control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at
least 2 m.
Warning light in the radio remote control
The indicator light in the radio remote control C
» Fig. 111 indicates after a key-
stroke if the remote control signal was received by the auxiliary heating and if the
battery is adequately charged.
Display indicator light Importance
Lights up green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched on.
Lights up red for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating was switched off.
Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds. The ignition signal was not received.
Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds. The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heating.
Flashes red for 2 seconds. The switch off signal was not received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red. The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was received.
Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red. The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.
Flashes orange for 5 seconds. The battery is discharged, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.CAUTION
The radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore be
protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight. Ð Changing the battery of the radio remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
If the indicator light on the radio remote control indicates a weak or discharged
battery,
C
» Fig. 111 on page 101, it must be replaced. The battery is located under
a cover B
» Fig. 111 on page 101 on the back of the radio remote control.
› Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap on the battery cover, turn
the cover in the opposite direction of the arrow up to the mark and unlock it.
› Change the battery, replace the battery cover and lock it by moving it in the di-
rection of the arrow. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the old battery in accordance with environmental regulations. Note
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. Ð ä
102 Using the system
Lights
Indicator lights 18
switching on and off 49
Loads 216
Locking Remote control 31
Locking and unlocking from the inside 30
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 16
Settings 16
Mirror Additional interior mirror 63
Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Exterior mirror 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Vanity 58
Mobile phone 126, 128, 131
Connecting to the hands-free system 129, 132
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 137
AUX-IN 138
MDI 138
N
Net partition 79
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 178
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12Operation in winter
De-icing windows 170
Diesel fuel 176
Vehicle battery 185
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 178
Indicator lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 169
Paint damage 169
Panoramic sliding roof (Combi) Closing 45
Opening 45
Sun screen 45
Parking Park assist 113
Parking aid 112
Parking ticket holder 91
Passive Safety 140
Pedals 112
Periodic wiping 60
Petrol refer to Fuel 175
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
Power steering 104
Power windows Button in the front passenger door 42
Button in the rear doors 42
Operational faults 43
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 169
R
Radiator fan 181Radio reception
Aerial 170
Functional fault 170
Raise vehicle 199
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 63
Exterior mirror 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 63
Rear window - heating 58
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 98
Manual air conditioning system 96
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 174
Fuel 174
Regulation Headlight beam 53
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 32
Remote control key Replacing the battery 27
Removable lamp (Combi) 57
Replacement of parts 194
Replacing Bulbs 210
Fuses 207
Vehicle battery 186
Windscreen wiper blade 62
Replenishing Coolant 180
Engine oil 179
Windscreen washer fluid 182
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 82
Roof rack system Roof load 82
Running in Brake pads 158
Engine 158
228 Index