Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor handle
30
Electrical power windows
39
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
53
Air outlet vents
77
Car park ticket holder
71
Operating stalk:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
45
›
Speed regulating system
114
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
135
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
86
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
10
Operating stalk:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
51
›Multifunction display
13
›
MAXI DOT display
18
Button for rear window heater
50
TCS switch
112
Air outlet vents in the central part of the instrument panel
77
Hazard warning light system button
47
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
138
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
78
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
80
›Operating controls for Climatronic
83
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
72
Front passenger airbag
135
Air outlet vents
77123456789101112131415161718Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag138Door handle30
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
37
›Interior monitor
36
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
43, 44
Fuse box in the dashboard
193
Bonnet release lever
162
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
95
Ignition lock
97
Pedals
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear lever (manual gearbox)
100
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
101
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
55
Central locking system
33
Handbrake
99
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
55
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
69
›Storage compartment
74
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
94
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from that
shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as for
left-hand drive models.19202122232425262728293031323334359Cockpit
The gearbox shifts down one or more gears depending on the vehicle speed andengine speed, and the vehicle accelerates.
The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached
its maximum revolutions for this gear range.WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle – there is a risk of an accident.
Malfunction
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 100.
Emergency programme
The transmission switches to the emergency programme if there is a fault in the
automatic gearbox system.
Indications of an activated emergency programme include the following:
› Only certain gears are selected.
› Reverse gear
R cannot be used.
› Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
Gearbox overheating
The gearbox may, for example, become too hot due to frequent repeated starting
or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light » page 19,
Clutches in the automatic gearbox are too hot .
Note
Visit a specialist workshop if the gearbox has switched to the emergency pro-
gramme.
Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 91
Selector lever-emergency un-
locking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, faulty fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be driven.
The selector lever emergency unlocking procedure is as follows.
›
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. 91 .
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.
Running in
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
104
New tyres
104
New brake pads
104
103Starting-off and Driving
Note■After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the rear
lights on the trailer to ensure they work.■
If there is an error in the trailer lighting system, check the fuses in the fuse box
in the dashboard » page 193.
■
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your car inspected between
service intervals.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and un-
coupling the trailer.
Anti-theft alarm system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 121.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated as soon as the electrical con- nection to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or uncou- pled » page 35 .
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towingequipment.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the
trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional. The vehicle is locked with the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system isactivated.
Note
For technical reasons, trailers with rear LED lights cannot be connected to the an-
ti-theft alarm system.
123Towing a trailer
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
193
Fuses in the engine compartment
194
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 operat-
ing » page 193 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 194 , 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.
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 160, Engine compartment .CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – there is
a 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 specialist garage
if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
■ We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
One fuse may cover several consumers.
■
There can be several consumer devices for one fuse, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
■
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
192Do-it-yourself
Fuses in the dash panelFig. 150
Underside of the dash panel:
Distribution board cover.
Fig. 151
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 192.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
› Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 150.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the op-
posite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the open- ings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START-STOP, air-conditioning system3Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustmentNo.Power consumer4Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan, washing nozzles10Windscreen Wiper and Washer System11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Automatic gearbox control unit14Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function15PDA navigation system16Electrohydraulic power steering17Light switch power supply18Mirror heater19S-contact20Alarm21Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights24Central control unit25Seat heaters26Rear window wiper27Telephone preinstallation28Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay31Lambda probe 193Fuses and light bulbs
No.Power consumer32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40-41Not assigned42Rear window heater43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Central control unit for convenience system46Engine control unit, fuel pump47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment48ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP49Turn signal lights, brake lights50START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio51Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side52Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side53Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof54START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm55Automatic gearbox control unit56Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side57Left low beam, headlight range adjustment58Low beam on the right
Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 152
Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.
Fig. 153
Schematic representation of
fuse box in engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 192.
› Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in the
direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 152 and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
B
.
› Release the fixtures in the openings
C
using a flat screwdriver and fold the
cover upwards in direction of arrow
D
.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Power consumer1Alternator2Not assigned3Interior4Electrical auxiliary heating system 194Do-it-yourself
No.Power consumer5Interior6Glow plugs, radiator fan7Electrohydraulic power steering8ABS or TCS or ESC9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS or TCS or ESC12Central control unit13Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Headlights
196
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
196
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
197
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
197
Changing the front turn signal bulb
197
Changing the front parking light bulb
197
Foglights and daytime running lights
198
Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights
198
Changing the licence plate light bulb
199
Rear light
199
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain, we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a 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 160, Engine compartment .
■
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses when changing a bulb.
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 number plate light and 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 your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend that the headlight settings are checked by a specialist garage
after a main beam or low beam bulb has been replaced.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
195Fuses and light bulbs
DisplayService interval16
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
29
Closing30
Door open warning light21
Opening30
Doors Emergency locking
31
Driving Abroad
109
Driving through water on streets109
Emissions201
Fuel consumption201
Maximum speed204
Driving economically Economical gear changing
105
Driving through water109
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 104
Economical driving Anticipation in driving
105
Ballast107
Driving at full throttle106
Idling106
Regular maintenance107
Saving energy107
Short distances106
Tyre pressure106
EDS112
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear door39
Central locking system40
Electric power windows Operational faults
40
Electric sliding/tilting roof40
Electronic Differential Lock112
Electronic immobilizer97
Emergency Changing a wheel
181
Hazard warning light system47
Jump-starting187, 188
locking of the doors31
Selector lever-unlocking103
Sliding/tilting roof42
Towing the vehicle189
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch190
Tyre repair185
Unlocking the boot lid38
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
180
First aid kit180
Jack181
Vehicle tool kit181
Warning triangle180
Emissions201
Engine Running in
104
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting the engine97
Switching off the engine98
Engine compartment160
Brake fluid168
Coolant167
Overview163
Vehicle battery169
Engine oil164
Capacity164
Changing166
Checking165
Replenishing166
Specifications164
Warning light21
Engine revolutions counter11
Environment104
Environmental compatibility107
Environmentally friendly driving104
ESC Function111
warning light23
F
Films
153
Fire extinguisher180
First aid kit180
Flashers45
Fog lights46
Footmats100
see Footmats100
Front airbag135
Front seats54
Fuel158
Diesel160
Fuel gauge11
gauge11
refer to Fuel158
Refuelling158
Unleaded petrol159
Fuel consumption104
Fuses Assignment
192
Changing192
Colour coding192
G
Gear Recommended gear
13
Gearbox Display messages
19
Gear changing Gear stick
100
General view Cockpit
9
Glow plug system Warning light
24
GSM86
212Index