Full wheel trim
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
Pulling off
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the
wheel trim.
› Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off the
wheel trim.
Install
› First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the valve opening provided.
Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference
locks correctly in place. CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock the full wheel trim! Heavy knocks
mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into the
wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centring elements of the full wheel
trim.
■ First of all check that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located in the hole near
the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached
with a theft-deterrent wheel bolt » page 194, Securing wheels against theft .
■ If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system. ÐWheel bolts
Fig. 151
Remove the cap
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
Pulling off
›
Push the plastic clip sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches of the
clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap » Fig. 151.
Install
› Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel. Ð Wheel trim caps
Fig. 152
Pull off the wheel trim cap on
light alloy wheels
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
Pulling off
›
Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire clamp from the vehicle tool
kit » Fig. 152. Ð
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Wheels and Tyres
Tyre control display
Fig. 153
Button for setting the tyre infla-
tion pressure control value
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
The tyre control display compares the speed and thus the rolling circumference of
the individual wheels with the help of the ABS sensors. If the rolling circumfer-
ence of a wheel is changed, the indicator light
in the instrument clus-
ter » page 24, Tyre control display and an audible signal sounds.
The rolling circumference of the tyre can change if: › the tyre inflation pressure is too low;
› the structure of the tyre is damaged;
› the vehicle is loaded on one side;
› the wheels of an axle are loaded heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or when
driving uphill or downhill);
› snow chains are mounted;
› the temporary spare wheel is mounted;
› one wheel per axle was changed.
Basic setting of the system
After changing the tyre inflation pressure, after changing one or several wheels,
the position of a wheel on the vehicle (e.g. exchanging the wheels between the
axles) or when the indicator light lights up while driving, a basic setting of the
system must be carried out as follows:
› Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure
» page 182, Service life
of tyres.
› Switch on the ignition.
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›
Press and hold the button
» Fig. 153 for longer than 2
seconds. While
pressing the button, the indicator light illuminates. At the same time the sys-
tem memory is erased and the new calibration is started, which is confirmed
with an audible signal and then the indicator light goes out.
› If the indicator light
does not go out after the basic setting, this indicates a
system fault. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The indicator light is lit
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least one wheel is insufficiently inflated in com-
parison to the stored basic value, the indicator light » lights up.
The indicator light flashes
If the indicator light flashes, there is a system fault. Seek help from a
ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage to correct the fault. WARNING
■ When the indicator light illuminates, immediately reduce the speed and
avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressure.
■ Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the indicator light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
■ The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. For this reason, the tyre inflation
pressure must be checked regularly. Note
■ The tyre control display does therefore not replace the regular tyre inflation
pressure control, as the system cannot detect an even loss of pressure. ■ The tyre control display cannot provide a warning in the event of very rapid tyre
inflation pressure loss, e.g. in the case of sudden tyre damage. In this case care-
fully bring the vehicle to a standstill without sudden steering movements or
sharp braking.
■ To ensure a proper functioning of the tyre control display, it is necessary to re-
peat the basic setting every 10 000 km or once a year. Ð
186 General Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself
First-aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 154
Placing of the warning triangle/placing of the first-aid box
The warning triangle can be attached to the rear wall trim panel with rubber
straps » Fig. 154 - .
The warning triangle, which is included in the equipment with the spare wheel,
can be stowed in a removable box on the right next to the spare wheel » page 68.
The first-aid box is attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the
boot »
Fig. 154 - . WARNING
The first-aid kit and warning triangle must always be secured safely so that
they do not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle
collision which could cause injuries to occupants. Note
■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.
■ We recommend using a first-aid box from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a
ŠKODA Service Partner. Ð Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat.
Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguish-
er.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person on an annual ba-
sis (the national legal provisions must be observed). WARNING
The fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not come
loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision which could
cause injuries to occupants. Note
■ The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant applicable national legal re-
quirements. ■ Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
■ The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only. Ð Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 155
Boot: Example for placing the vehicle tool kit £
190 Do-it-yourself
Preliminary work
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
›
In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the
flow of traffic. The place you choose should be level.
› Let all of the occupants get out.
While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a crash
barrier).
› Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into
Neutral or move the
selector lever for the automatic gearbox into position P .
› Firmly apply the
handbrake.
› If a trailer is connected, remove it.
› Remove the vehicle tool kit
» page 190 and the spare wheel » page 184 from
the boot. ÐChanging a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
›
Remove the full wheel trim
» page 185 or caps » page 185 .
› In the case of light alloy wheel rims remove the wheel trim cap
» page 185.
› First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel
bolts » page 194.
› Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground » page 193.
› Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
› Remove the wheel.
› Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
› Lower the vehicle.
› Alternately tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and then tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt » page 194.
› Reinstall the wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps.
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■ All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
■ Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
■ When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect »
page 181 . Ð Subsequent steps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.
›
Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » page 184 .
› Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
› Check
the tyre pressure
on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
› Have the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
› Change the damaged wheel or consult a ŠKODA specialist garage about repair
possibilities. Note
■ If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque. ■ Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
been checked. Ð
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192 Do-it-yourself
Bulbs
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights 205
Main beam light and low beam light 205
Fog lights and daytime running lights 206
Tail lamp assembly 206
Licence plate light 207
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we
recommend that bulbs are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage or other expert
help is sought.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot. WARNING
■ Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment »
page 169, Engine compartment .
■ Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb. ■ Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required - danger to life! CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, nap-
kin, or similar. ■ When removing and installing the tail light make sure that the paintwork of the
vehicle and the tail light are not damaged. Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs be always carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■ In order to facilitate the removal of the fixture with the bulb for the tail light
(halogen headlight), we recommend to remove first of all the connector of the
bulb for the low beam light. ■ We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a ŠKODA specialist
garage after replacing a bulb in the main or low beam. ■ Gas discharge bulbs and LED diodes are replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
204 Do-it-yourself
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).
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Technical data
The first 1 500 km 146
Tyres 146
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 128
Child safety 143
Child safety seats 143
Head restraints 59
ISOFIX 145
TOP TETHER 145
Save electrical energy 147
Seat Adjusting 56
Seat belt Indicator light 20
Seat belt height adjuster 135
Seat belts 132
Belt tensioners 135
Cleaning 166
fastening and unfastening 134
Height adjustment 135
Seats folding forward 60
Head restraints 59
Heating 58
Removing seats 61
Selector lever see selector lever positions 110
Selector lever positions 110
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Manual air conditioning system 85
Manual dimming interior mirror 52
Steering wheel 93
Setting temperature Heating 82
Setting the clock Clock 11Shifting
Diving economically 147
Gearshift lever 100
Side airbag 140
Slop angle 153
Snow chains 187
Spare wheel 184
Speedometer 9
Stabilisation Control (ESC) 96
START/STOP Function 106
Starting engine Jump-starting 197
Starting the engine 92
START STOP Jump-starting 198
Steering force assistance 93
Steering wheel 93
Stopping off the engine 92
Storage 72
Storage compartment Lighting 46
Storage compartments 72
Sun visors 48
Switching lights on and off 40
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 165
Material coverings 165
Materials 165
Natural leather 165
Seat belts 166
Taking care of your vehicle 160
Automatic car wash system 161
Chrome parts 162
Cleaning the wheels 164
Door lock cylinders 163
Headlight lenses 163High-pressure cleaner 161
Plastic parts 162
Polishing the paintwork 162
Preservation 162
Rubber seals 163
Washing 161
Washing by hand 161
Wash system 161
TCS Function 97
Warning light 22
Technical data 208
Telephone 116, 119
Through-loading bag 78
Tiptronic 109
see automatic gearbox 111
Tool 190
TOP TETHER 145
Towing 198
Towing a trailer 157
Towing eye 199
Towing protection 32
Traction control system (TCS) 97
Trailer 157
Towing a trailer 157
Transport Boot 62
Roof rack system 68
Transporting children safely 143
Two-way radio systems 114
Type plate 208
Tyre repair 194
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 183
U
Underbody protection 164
unlock Central locking system 28
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Index
Unlocking
Remote control 30
Uphill start assist 96
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 180
Charging 179
Checking the electrolyte level 178
Operation in winter 178
Replacing 179
Safety instructions 176
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 17
Vehicle data sticker 208
Vehicle dimensions 209
Vehicle key 26
Vehicle tool kit 190
Visors 48
W
Warning symbols 18
Warning triangle 190
Washing 160
Automatic car wash system 161
by hand 161
Chrome parts 162
High-pressure cleaner 161
Weights 208
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 194
Caps 185
Loosening and tightening 193
Wheels 181
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 191
Full wheel trim 185
General information 181
Handling wheels and tyres 183new tyres 183
Service life of tyres 182
Snow chains 187
Spare wheel 184
Wheel bolts 187
Winter tyres 187
Window convenience operation 36
Windows De-icing 163
See electric power windows 34
Windscreen heating 47
see Radio reception 163
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 176
Indicator light 25
Replenishing 176
Winter 176
Windscreen washer system 176
Windscreen wipers 49
Windscreen wiper Automatic rear window wiper 50
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 52
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen wipers Activating 49
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Winter operation Snow chains 187
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 187
220 Index