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
Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 53
Air outlet vents 81
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 45
› Speed regulating system 104
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 138
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 114
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 48
Air outlet vents 81
Regulator for front left seat heating 58
Switch for hazard warning lights 44
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 142
Storage compartment on the dash panel 73
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 58
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 72
Front passenger airbag 138
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 142
Electric windows 34
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 202
Light switch 401
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Bonnet release lever 171
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 43, 44
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 93
Driver’s knee airbag 139
Ignition lock 94
TCS switch 94
Front and rear parking aid 100
Central locking system 29
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 100
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 110
Storage compartment 73
Offroad 98
Tyre pressure monitoring system 186
Park Assist 101
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 82
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 83
› Operating controls for Climatronic 86
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
7
Cockpit
WARNING (Continued)
■ If the indicator light is displayed simultaneously with indicator light
» page 22, Antilock brake system (ABS) , do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! ÐSeat belt indicator light
The indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90
seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light lights up
permanently. ÐDynamo
If the indicator light lights up when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 44. CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the indicator
light when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
risk of engine damage! Ð Open door
The indicator light
comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol » page 17 . WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 44. Ð Coolant temperature/coolant level
If the indicator light lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant » page 174,
and refill the coolant if necessary » page 174.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary » page 203.
If the indicator light does not go off even though the coolant level is correct
and the fuse for the fan is in working order do not continue driving!
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage. £
20 Using the system
Heating and air conditioning system
Heating and air conditioning system
Introductory information
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The well-being of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of
this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-
fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi-
tioning system » page 85 or for Climatronic »
page 87.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves to en-
sure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak! WARNING
■ For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and
defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
■ Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. Note
■ The used air streams out through the vents in the boot.
■ We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-
tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-
ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor). ■ To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block up the air outlet vents with any objects. Ð Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-
low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window
is open.
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the
cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected. For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved. Ð Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry »
page 201 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot
» page 9.
If you cannot rectify the functional fault yourself, or the cooling capacity decrea-
ses, the cooling system must be switched off. Visit a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð
80 Using the system
Note
■ The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
code. ■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. ■ After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10
minutes.
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump/glow plug system (Diesel engines) may have a fault. Check the fuse and re-
place, if necessary » page 201 or seek assistance from a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car. ÐAdjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 94
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever next to the steering column/safe
distance to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 92.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
First of all adjust the driver's seat
» page 56.
› Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
» Fig. 94 - .
› Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
› Push the lever upwards to the stop. Ð
ä Electromechanical power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 92.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
With the electromechanical power steering, the steering assist is automatically
adapted to the speed and to the steering angle.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
If there is a fault in the power steering, the indicator light or lights up in the
instrument cluster » page 21. Ð Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 92.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following is displayed in the information display: Immobilizer active. Ð
ä
ä
93
Starting-off and Driving
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 109
Selector lever-emergency un-
locking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
In case of interruption of the power supply (e.g. flat vehicle battery, defective
fuse) or defect of the selector lever lock, the selector lever can no longer be shif-
ted from the position
P in the normal way and the vehicle can no longer be
moved. The selector lever must be unlocked in case of emergency.
› Firmly apply the handbrake.
› Carefully pull up the front left and right cover.
› Pull up rear cover.
› Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 109 .
› Simultaneously press the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever
and shift the lever into the position N (if the selector lever is shifted back into
the position P , it is blocked again). Ðä
113
Automatic gearbox
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel 202
Fuses in the engine compartment 203
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
› Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer
› Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 202,
Fuses in the dash panel or » page 203, Fuses in the engine compartment .
› Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on the
relevant fuse and pull it out.
› A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the
same amperage.
Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage
light brown 5
dark brown 7.5
red 10
blue 15
yellow 20
white 25
green 30
orange 40
red 50WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 169, Engine compartment . CAUTION
■ Never “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher am-
perage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.
■ Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a ŠKODA specialist
garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
■ When unlocking and locking the cover for the fuse box in the engine compart-
ment, it must be pressed on the sides of the box, otherwise the locking mecha-
nism can be damaged. ■ The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water can penetrate and cause damage to the vehicle if the cover was
not applied correctly! Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
■ Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
■ Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
■ Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which
switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been
eliminated. Ð
201
Fuses and light bulbs
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