Driving through water on the street 151
Off-road driving 151
Towing a trailer 157
Towing a trailer 157
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 160
Taking care of your vehicle 160
Inspecting and replenishing 167
Fuel 167
Engine compartment 169
Vehicle battery 176
Wheels and Tyres 181
Tyres 181
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 189
Introductory information 189
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 189
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 190
First-aid kit and warning triangle 190
Fire extinguisher 190
Vehicle tool kit 190
Changing a wheel 191
Breakdown kit 194
Jump-starting 197
Towing the vehicle 198
Fuses and light bulbs 201
Fuses 201
Bulbs 204 Technical data
Technical data 208
Introductory information 208
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 208
Dimensions 209
Specifications and engine oil capacity 210
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 211
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 214
Index
4 Table of Contents
Charging a vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.
› Only for “quick-charging”: Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”,
then “positive”).
› Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“posi-
tive
”, black = “negative”).
› Only now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch
on the device.
› When charging is completed: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble from the power socket.
› Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
› Reconnect the cables to the battery, if necessary (first of all
“positive”, then
“negative
”).
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you re-
charge the vehicle battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-
charger). Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or lower)
must be used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery
with high amperages, so-called “ quick-charging”.
“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 198, Jump-starting in vehicles with the
START-STOP
system . Ð
ä Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
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 36
Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults) » page 38
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 12 Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure
the full functionality of all electrical systems. Ð Replacing the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
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
ä
ä
179
Inspecting and replenishing
Jump-starting
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting 197
Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP system 198
The battery of another vehicle can be used to jump-start your vehicle if the en-
gine will not start because the battery is flat. Jump-start cables are required for
this purpose.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the dis-
charged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black. WARNING
■ A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just below
0 °C. In case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion! ■ Pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine
compartment »
page 169, Engine compartment .
■ The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact
with each other. In addition, the jump-start cable connected to the positive
terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conduct-
ing parts of the vehicle - risk of short circuit! ■ Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started. ■ Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating
parts in the engine compartment. ■ Do not bend over the battery - risk of caustic burns!
■ The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly. WARNING (Continued)
■ Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes, etc.)
away from the battery - risk of an explosion! ■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low -
risk of explosion and caustic burns. Note
■ There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise current
may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected. ■ The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the vehi-
cle. ■ We recommend you buy jump-start cables from a car battery specialist. Ð Jump-starting
Fig. 161
Jump-starting using the battery
from another vehicle: A - flat ve-
hicle battery, B - battery provid-
ing current
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 197.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence:
Connecting positive terminals
› Attach one end 1
»
Fig. 161
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery A
.
› Attach the other end 2
to the positive terminal of the battery supplying the
power B
.
Connecting negative terminal and engine block
› Attach one end 3
»
Fig. 161
to the negative terminal of the battery supplying
the power B
.
£
ä
197
Do-it-yourself
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