Handbrake
» page 20
Brake system
» page 20
Fastening the seat belt
» page 20
Generator
» page 20
Open door
» page 20
Engine oil pressure
» page 21
Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 21
Bonnet
» page 21
Boot lid
» page 21
Power steering
Steering lock (KESSY system)
» page 21
Engine oil level
» page 22
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Traction control system (TCS) » page 22
» page 23
Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 23
Rear fog light
» page 23
Lamp failure
Adaptive headlights » page 23
,
» page 23
Control system for exhaust
» page 23
Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 24
EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 24
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 24
Fuel reserve
» page 24
Airbag system
» page 25
Tyre control display
» page 25
Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 25
Thickness of brake pads
» page 25
Turn signal (left/right).
» page 25
Low beam
» page 25
Fog lights
» page 26
Speed regulating system
» page 26
Selector lever lock
Starting (KESSY system)
» page 26
Main beam
» page 26 WARNING
■ If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 176, Engine compartment .Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Diesel fuel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 174.
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
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet 177
Engine compartment overview 178
Checking the engine oil level 178
Replenishing the engine oil 179
Changing engine oil 179
Coolant 179
Checking the coolant level 180
Replenishing the coolant 180
Radiator fan 181
Checking the brake fluid 181
Changing the brake fluid 182
Windscreen washer system 182
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. £
176 General Maintenance
Changing the brake fluid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in
the brake system. The water content also lowers the boiling point of the brake
fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
› VW 50114;
› FMVSS 116 DOT4. WARNING
Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of the
formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle. CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle. ÐWindscreen washer system
Fig. 161
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.ä
ä
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the wind-
screen or rear window and for the headlight cleaning system. The windscreen
washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3 litres or about 5.5
litres on vehicles that
have a headlight cleaning system.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights.
We therefore recommend using clean water with a screen cleaner (including anti-
freeze in the winter) that is able to remove stubborn dirt.
Antifreeze should always be added to the cleaning water in the winter even if the
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient
only to -5 °C. CAUTION
■ Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
the windscreen washer fluid.
■ If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid. Note
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when replen-
ishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be contamina-
ted, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction. Ð Vehicle battery
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Battery cover 184
Checking the battery electrolyte level 185
Operation in winter 185
£
182 General Maintenance
Specification and engine oil capacity
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
Various oils can be mixed together when refilling. However, this does not apply to
vehicles with flexible service intervals.
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
ŠKODA
Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by ŠKODA. We
therefore recommend that the oil change is completed by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings » page 178.
Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals Petrol engines Specification Filling level
1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI VW 503 00, VW 504 00 3.6
1.8 ltr/112 kW TSI
1.8 ltr/118 kW TSI VW 504 00
4.6
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI VW 504 004.6
3.6 l/191 kW FSI VW 504 005.5Diesel engines
Specification Filling level
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/125 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines SpecificationFilling lev-
el
1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI VW 501 01, VW 502 00 3.6
1.8 ltr/112 kW TSI
1.8 ltr/118 kW TSI VW 502 00
4.6 Petrol engines
SpecificationFilling lev-
el
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI VW 502 004.6
3.6 l/191 kW FSI VW 502 005.5 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling.
Diesel engines SpecificationFilling lev-
el
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3
2.0 ltr/125 kW TDI CR DPF VW 507 004.3 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
B3 or ACEA B4
can be used once for refilling. CAUTION
Only the above-mentioned oils can be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals. We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this
will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, a maximum of 0.5
l of
specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or specification VW 505 01 (only
for diesel engines) engine oil can be used to refill once. Other engine oils must
not be used - risk of engine damage! Note
■ Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. ■ We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð 219
Technical data
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