
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 165
Fuse box cover in the dash panel/schematic diagram of the fuse
box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
›
Remove the cover for the fuse box using the key to the ignition
» Fig. 165.
› Replace the cover once the fuse has been changed.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 Heating of the gearbox ventilation (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
2-3 Towing device
4 Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever, turn signal light lever,
camera
5 Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic
6 Rear window wiper 7 Phone
8 Towing device
9 Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
Rear fog light
10 Rain sensor, light switch, diagnostic socket 11 Left side cornering lights ä
No. Power consumer
12 Right side cornering lights
13 Radio, changer for mobile navigation
14 Towing device 15 Light switch
16 Haldex 17 Control unit for headlamp beam adjustment and headlight swivel
18 Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor
19 Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, control
unit for parking aid, switch for
OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button
20 Switch and airbag control unit
21 WIV, tail light, dimming mirrors, pressure sensor, telephone preinstal-
lation, air mass meter
22 Instrument cluster, control unit for electromechanical power steering
23 Central locking system and bonnet lid
24 Rear power window 25 Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation
26 Power socket in the boot 27 Electric sliding/tilting roof, electric sun screen
28 Fuel pump, injection valves 29 Front power window
30 front and rear lighter 31 Headlight cleaning system
32 Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating
33 Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating
34 Alarm, spare horn 35 Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG
36 DVD Ð
202 Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 166
Fuse box cover in engine compartment/Schematic diagram of the
fuse box
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 201.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box
» page 178.
› The cover for the fuse box is removed by pushing the circlips A
» Fig. 166
up-
wards as far as the stop. The symbol is displayed behind the clip. Now remove
the cover.
› Once the fuse has been removed, place the cover on the fuse box and push the
circlips A
back as far as the stop. The symbol
is displayed behind the clip. The
cover is locked into position.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment No. Power consumer
F1 Not assigned
F2 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F3 Measuring circuit
F4 ABS control unit F5 Control unit for automatic gearbox
F6 Instrument cluster, windscreen wiper lever, and turn signal lever F7 Power supply terminal 15, Starter
F8 Radio F9 Phone ä
No. Power consumer
F10 Engine control unit F11 Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit
F12 Data bus control unit
F13 Engine control unit
F14 Ignition F15 Lambda probe, fuel pump relay Glow plug system
F16 Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light F17 Horn
F18 Amplifier for digital sound processor F19 Windscreen wipers
F20 Control valve for fuel pressure F21 Lambda probe
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch
F23 Coolant pump Charge pressure control solenoid valve, changeover valve for radiator
Fuel high pressure pump
F24 Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan F25 ABS control unit
F26 Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light F27 Glow Plug System
F28 Windscreen heater F29 Power supply of the interior
F30 Terminal X a) a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off. Ð
203
Fuses and light bulbs

Removing and installing the tail light
›
Unscrew the light using the Torx key from the car tool kit. The shorter side of
the wrench is used for loosening the screws 1
» Fig. 171 and the longer side for
screwing them out completely.
› Grip the light in the upper and lower area and move backwards somewhat.
› Disconnect the plug connection by pressing the catches in direction of arrow 2
» Fig. 171 and by pulling them in direction of arrow 3
.
› Unscrew the securing screw A
» Fig. 172
with the aid of the Torx wrench and
press the three catches in direction of arrow. Remove the plastic lamp holder.
› When reinstalling, insert the plastic lamp holder into the tail light until the
catches audibly engage and insert the securing screw A
with the Torx key.
› Reconnect the plug connection and put the light into the original position.
› Screw the light with the screws 1
» Fig. 171 into place.
Replacing the bulbs on the tail light
› To replace the lamp 1
, 2
, 3
or 4
» Fig. 172 turn the lamp socket
anti- clock-
wise as far as it goes and remove it from the housing or remove the lamp 5
from the socket.
› Replace the lamp, insert the socket with the bulb into the housing and insert/
turn in a clockwise direction as far as it goes. ÐLicence plate light
Fig. 173
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
›
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow
» Fig. 173 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp, by doing so the lamp jumps out
slightly.
› Remove the lamp.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
ä ›
Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the glass cover in the correct position. Ð
207
Fuses and light bulbs

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult a
ŠKODA Service Partner to determine which
engine your vehicle is equipped with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ÐData on the vehicle data sticker and the type plate
Fig. 174
Vehicle data sticker/type plate Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker
» Fig. 174 is located on the floor of the boot and is also
stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial description of the vehicle
Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100
km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 174 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the front passenger's side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre-
sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight » .
The payload consists of the following components:
› Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 80 kg).
£ 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
208
Technical data

Index
A
Ability to climb see Slope angle 153
ABS Function 97
Warning light 22
Accessories 189
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR) 96
Adjusting Exterior mirror 53
Adjusting seats 129
Adjustment Seat 56
Aerial 161
see Radio reception 163
Airbag 137
Deployment 137
Front airbag 138
Head airbag 141
Knee airbag 139
Side airbag 140
Airbag system 137
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 81
Climatronic 86
Manual air conditioning system 83
Alarm 31
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Antilock brake system 97
Armrest 75
Ashtray 70
Assistance systems OFF ROAD 98
Assist systems ABS 22, 97
Cruise control systems (CCS) 104EDL 98
ESC 22, 96
Park assist 101
Parking aid 100
START/STOP 106
TCS 22, 97
Auto Check Control 17
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Automatic gearbox 109
Dynamic shift programme 112
Emergency programme 112
Information for driving 109
Kickdown 112
Manual shifting of gears 111
Parking 110
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 113
Selector lever lock 111
Selector lever positions 110
Starting off 110
Stopping 110
Tiptronic 111
Automatic load deactivation 180
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion) 88
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 150
B
Before setting off 128
Belts 132
Belt tensioners 135
Bonnet Closing 171
Opening 171
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 63
Cover 65
Emergency unlocking 34
Fastening elements 64
Fixing nets 65
Folding hooks 64Light 47
see Boot lid 33
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Variable loading floor 66
Boot lid 33
Automatic locking 33
Warning light 21
Brake assist 96
Brake booster 96
Brake fluid Checking 175
Brakes Brake assist systems 94
Handbrake 96
Indicator light 19
Running in 146
Braking Brake fluid 175
Breakdown kit 194
Bulbs Replacing 204
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows 34
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 12
Car jack 190
Carrier 68
Catalytic converter 146
CD changer 126
Central locking button 29
Central locking system 27
lock 29
unlock 28
Changes 189
Changing Engine oil 173
Wheel 191
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Index

Charging a vehicle battery 179
Checking Battery electrolyte level 178
Brake fluid 175
Coolant level 174
Engine oil 172
Oil level 172
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Children and safety 143
Child safety Side airbag 144
Child safety lock 27
Child seat Classification 144
ISOFIX 145
on the front passenger seat 143
Suitability 144
TOP TETHER 145
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 162
Cigarette lighter 71
Cleaning 160
Artificial leather 165
Headlight lenses 163
Material coverings 165
Materials 165
Natural leather 165
Plastic parts 162
Wheels 164
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 78
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 71
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter 71
General view 7
Light 46
Storage compartments 72
Compartments 72
Computer see Multifunction display 12Coolant
Checking 174
Replenishing 174
Coolant temperature gauge display 9
Correct seated position 129
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
Cup holder front 69
rear 70
D
Daytime running lights 40
De-icing the windscreen and rear window 47
Deactivating an airbag 141
Deactivating an airbag 141
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 169
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 169
Diesel particulate filter 23
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 172
Display Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 27
Indicator light for an open door 20
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 150
Driving through water on the street 151
Emissions 208Fuel consumption 208
Maximum speed 211
Driving off-road after driving off-road 156
Before driving 153
Changing gear when driving off-road 154
Explanation of technical terms 152
Ground clearance 152
Hillside angle 155
OFF ROAD mode 98
Overhang angle 152
Stuck vehicle 155
DVD-preinstallation 127
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 147
EDL Operating principle 98
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Electric power windows Central locking system 36
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 98
Electronic immobiliser 93
Emergency Automatic gearbox 112
Changing a wheel 191
Hazard warning light system 44
Jump-starting 197
locking of the doors 32
panormaic sliding roof 38
Selector lever-unlocking 113
Towing the vehicle 198
Tyre repair 194
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Emissions 208
Engine Running in 146
Starting and stopping the engine 92
216 Index

Engine compartment
Brake fluid 175
Coolant 173
Overview 171
Vehicle battery 176
Engine oil Capacity 210
Changing 173
Checking 172
Replenishing 172
Specification 210
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Environmentally friendly driving 147
ESC Function 96
Indicator light 22
F
Fire extinguisher 190
First-aid kit 190
Folding table 76
Footmats 100
Front airbag 138
Front seats 55
Fuel 167
Diesel 169
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 167
Refuelling 167
Unleaded petrol 168
Fuel consumption 147
Fuses Assignment 201
Replacing 201 G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 23
GSM 116, 119
H
Handbrake 96
Head airbag 141
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 51
Headlights Driving abroad 150
Head restraint 59
Heating 82
Defrosting windows 82
Exterior mirror 53
Recirculated air mode 83
Seats 58
Windscreen and rear window 47
Horn 7
I
Ignition 94
Ignition lock 94
Immobiliser 93
Indicator lights 18
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument Cluster 8
See Instrument Cluster 8
Instrument lighting 43
Interior monitor 32
Internet connection 122ISOFIX 145
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 193
Jump-starting 197
K
Knee airbag 139
L
Lever Main beam 45
Turn signal 45
Levers Windscreen wipers 49
Light Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cockpit 46
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Daytime running lights 40
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Hazard warning light system 44
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Headlight flasher 45
Low beam 40
Main beam 45
Parking light 40, 41
Rear fog light 43
Replacing bulbs 204
Tourist light 42
Turn signal 45
Lights Cornering lights 41
Indicator lights 18
switching lights on and off 40
Loads 208
217
Index

Lock
Central locking system 29
Locking Emergency locking 32
Remote control 30
Locking and unlocking from the inside 29
M
MAXI DOT 15
Main menu 15
Settings 16
Maximum speed 211
Mirror Additional interior mirror 53
Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 53
Manual dimming interior mirror 52
Vanity 48
Mobile phone 114, 116, 119
Connecting to the hands-free system 117, 120
Multifunction display Functions 12
Memory 12
Operation 13
Multimedia 125
AUX-IN 126
MDI 126
N
Net partition 66
O
Off-road driving 151
Style of driving 154
OFF ROAD 98
Oil refer to Engine oil 172Onboard computer
see Multifunction display 12
Opening and closing the panoramic sliding roof 36
Opening and closing the sun screen 36
Operation in winter De-icing windows 163
Diesel fuel 169
Vehicle battery 178
Outside temperature 13
Overhang angle 153
Overview Engine compartment 171
Indicator lights 18
P
Paint see Paint damage 162
Paint damage 162
Panoramic sliding roof 36
Parking Park assist 101
Parking aid 100
Parking ticket holder 79
Passive Safety 128
Pedals 100
Periodic wiping 49
Petrol refer to Fuel 168
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 162
Power steering 93
Power windows Button in the front passenger door 35
Button in the rear doors 35
Operational faults 36
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 162 R
Radiator fan 175
Radio reception Aerial 163
Functional fault 163
Raise vehicle 193
Rear mirror Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Exterior mirror 53
Manual dimming interior mirror 52
Rear window - heating 47
Recirculated air mode Climatronic 87
Manual air conditioning system 85
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 167
Fuel 167
Regulation Headlight beam 44
Remote control 30
Synchronisation process 31
Remote control key Replacing the battery 26
Replacement of parts 189
Replacing Bulbs 204
Fuses 201
Vehicle battery 179
Windscreen wiper blade 51
Replenishing Coolant 174
Engine oil 172
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Roof rack system Roof load 69
Running in Brake pads 146
Engine 146
218 Index