
WARNING■The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning light flashes, then the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident. Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
138Safety

ŠKODA Service Partners are equipped with modern, specially developed tools and
equipment. Here, trained specialists have a comprehensive range of ŠKODA Origi-
nal Parts and ŠKODA Original Accessories at their disposal.
All ŠKODA Service Partners operate in accordance with the latest guidelines and instructions from the manufacturer. All service work is therefore carried out ontime and in accordance with quality standards. Adhering to these instructions and
guidelines helps ensure road safety and helps keep your vehicle in a good techni-
cal condition.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners offer an array of other services. ŠKODA Service Partners are therefore properly prepared to service your vehicleand to provide quality work. We therefore recommend that you have your vehicle
maintained by a ŠKODA Service Partner.
Services, modifications and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Legally required inspections
147
ŠKODA Service Partners
147
ŠKODA Original Parts
147
ŠKODA Original Accessories
147
Spoiler
148
Airbags
148
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out all modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and helps
keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifications,
repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German road trans-
port regulations (StVZO)
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 147 before buying accessories or parts,
or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your
vehicle.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle is not carried out properly, this can lead to operation-
al faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.■
We recommend only having these modifications and technical alterations
carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected sys-
tems because of the networking of the electronic components. The operation- al safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to increased
wear of parts.
■
The ŠKODA Partner does not assume any liability for products that have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with
an operational approval or that have been approved by a government testing
institute.
WARNING■ We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased
from ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the purchased parts.
For the sake of the environment
Technical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound man-
ner.
Note
Any damage caused by technical modifications made without the approval of the
manufacturer is excluded from the warranty.
146General Maintenance

We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle. ŠKODA
AUTO a.s. offers a warranty on the reliability, safety and suitability for your partic-
ular vehicle of these accessories. Although we constantly monitor the market, we
are not able to assess or offer a warranty on other products even though in some
instances such products may have a type approval or may have been approved by
a nationally recognised approval authority.
All accessory products go through a fastidious process of technical development(technical tests) and quality inspection (customer tests), and only if all tests are positive does the product become a ŠKODA Genuine Accessory.
Our ŠKODA Genuine Accessories service also provides expert advice and profes-
sional fitting if requested by the customer.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects in ŠKODA Genuine Parts for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with materials defectliability legislation, unless otherwise agreed in the purchase contract or in any
other agreements. You should keep the confirmed warranty certificate and the
receipt for these accessories for this period, so that the commencement of the
warranty term may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care prod-
ucts as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear and tear, such as
tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by the ŠKODA
Partners in all countries where ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a sales and service network.
This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue of Original ŠKODA Accesso-
ries, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers for ŠKODA
Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA Partner's website.
Spoiler
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 146.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, the following instructions must
be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA service partner for any repairs to or
replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNINGIf work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead to
operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries.
Airbags
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 146.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front bump-
er, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also seri-
ously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and fatal
injury!
■
The airbag system will then have to be replaced if the airbag is deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
148General Maintenance

WARNINGObserve the following instructions for handling the airbag system.■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed from
old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then not
be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tire combinations, can alter the functioning of the airbag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
Washing your car
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
149
Automatic car wash systems
150
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
150
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences is frequent washing.
How often the vehicle should be washed depends on factors such as: › Frequency of use.
› Parking situation (garage, under trees etc.).
› Season.
› Weather conditions.
› Environmental influences.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust, tar,
soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to the
paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect can be.
High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, accentuate this
caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end of
the winter.WARNING■ When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the braking sys-
tem can affect the braking efficiency – risk of accident!■
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 149.
Soak the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as well as possible.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush . Work
from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois leath- er.
149Car care

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
109
Unleaded petrol109
ABS111
Warning light24
Accessories146
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
51
Seat53
Steering wheel95
Adjusting the seats124
Aerial150
See windows152
Airbag132
Deactivating137
Deactivating the front passenger airbag137
Deployment132
Front airbag134
Head airbag136
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 148
Side airbag
135
Airbag system132
Air conditioning Operation
81
Air conditioning system Air outlets
77
Climatronic83
Manual air conditioning system80
Air outlets77
Alarm35
Anti-theft alarm system35
Operation36
Trailer122
Antilock Braking System111
Armrest71
Ashtray66
ASR111
warning light23
Assist systems ABS
24, 111
ASR23, 111
Cruise Control System113
EDS and XDL111
ESC23, 110
Parking aid112
START-STOP115
Auto Check Control19
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
103
Starting-off and driving102
Tiptronic102
Automatic load deactivation171
Automatic transmission100
Kickdown102
Malfunction103
Selector lever lock101
Using the selector lever101
AUX94
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle108
B
Ball head Check fitting
119
Fitting118
Ready position118
Removing119
Belts127
Belt tensioners131
Bicycle carrier63
Bonnet Closing
161
Opening161
Boot Cover60
Emergency unlocking38
Fastening elements58
Fixing nets59
Folding hooks59
see Boot lid37
Unlocking the boot lid38
Boot lid37
Automatic locking37
Brake assist110
Brake booster99
Brake fluid167
Changing168
Checking167
Display messages20
Brakes Brake booster
99
Brake fluid167
Handbrake99
Indicator light20
Running in104
Braking Information on braking
98
Breakdown kit185
Bulbs In the tail light
198
Replacing194
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
38
C
Car care
144
Car computer see Multifunction display
13
Car park ticket holder68
Carrier65
Cavity protection153
Central locking button33
206Index

Driving economicallyEconomical gear changing105
Driving through water108
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 104
Economical driving Ballast
106
Driving at full throttle105
Idling106
Looking ahead105
Regular maintenance107
Saving energy107
Short distances106
Tyre pressure106
EDL111
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear door39
Central locking system40
Operational faults40
Electronic Differential Lock111
Electronic immobilizer97
emergency opening the loading door (Praktik)
75
Emergency Changing a wheel
180
Hazard warning light system45
jump-starting187
Jump-starting186
locking of the doors31
Selector lever-unlocking103
Towing the vehicle188
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch189
Tyre repair184
Unlocking the boot lid38
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
179
First aid kit179
Jack180
Vehicle tool kit180
Warning triangle179
Emissions199
Engine Running in
103
Starting and stopping the engine96
Switching off the engine98
Engine compartment159
Brake fluid167
Coolant166
Overview162
Vehicle battery168
Engine oil163
Capacity163
Changing165
Checking164
Replenishing165
Specifications163
Warning light21
Engine revolutions counter11
Environment104
Environmental compatibility107
Environmentally friendly driving104
ESC Function
110
Warning light23
F
Films
152
Fire extinguisher179
First aid kit179
Flashers43
Fog lights44
Folding down the seats
54
Footmats100
see Footmats100
Front airbag134
Front seats52
Fuel157
Diesel159
Fuel gauge11
gauge11
refer to Fuel157
Refuelling157
Unleaded petrol158
Fuel consumption104
Fuses Assignment
191
Colour coding191
Replacing191
G
Gear Recommended gear
13
Gearbox Display messages
19
Gear changing Gear stick
99
General view Cockpit
9
Glow plug system Warning light
24
GSM86
H
Handbrake
99
Hazard warning light system45
Head airbag136
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
50
Headlights195
Driving abroad109
Headlight cleaning system50
Headrest Headrest
57
Head restraint56
208Index

HeatingDeicing the windows79
Exterior mirrors51
Operating78
Operation79
Rear window47
Recirculated air mode80
Seats53
Heating and air-conditioning77
Hill hold control110
Horn9
I
Ignition
97
Ignition lock97
Immobilizer97
Individual settings locking
32
unlocking32
Inertia reels130
Instrument cluster10
Overview10
Interior monitor36
Internal lighting Praktik
75
Internal lights Praktik
75
ISOFIX141
J
Jack
180
Jacking points Raise vehicle
183
Jump-starting186, 187
L
lashings Praktik
74
LightCockpit46
Headlight beam adjustment42
Headlight flash43
Replacing bulbs194
Lights41
Cockpit46
Daylight running42
Fog lights44
Foglights with the CORNER function44
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light
function
43
Hazard warning light system45
Low beam lights41
Main beam lights43
Parking lights41, 45
Rear fog light44
Switching on and off41
Tourist lights44
Turn signals43
warning lights20
Loads199
Lock Central locking system
33
Locking Emergency locking
31
Remote control34
without central locking30
Locking and unlocking from the inside33
Low beam lights41
Luggage compartment Class N1 vehicles
58
Lighting47
Variable loading floor61
Luggage compartment lid37
M
Main beam
43
Maintenance107
Decorative films152
Manual air conditioning Recirculated air mode82
Manual gear changing see gear changing
99
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT Main menu
18
see MAXI DOT display18
Settings18
MAXI DOT display18
Maximum speed202
MDI94
Mirror Exterior mirrors
51
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror51
Vanity48
Mobile phone86
Connecting to the hands-free system89
Modes of the automatic transmission101
Modifications146
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
148
Service147
Spoiler148
Multifunction display Functions
13
Memory14
Operation14
Multimedia92
N
N1
58
Net partition60
O
Oil See Engine oil
164
Oil pressure Display messages
21
209Index

Height adjustment130
Inertia reels130
The physical principle of a frontal collision128
Seats Head restraints
56
Heating53
Removing seats55
Seats and stowing52
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
101
Service147
Service display16
Service intervals144
Setting Heating
79
Manual air conditioning system82
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror51
Setting the clock Clock
12
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
105
Side airbag135
Snow chains178
Spare wheel176
Speedometer11
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
175
Spoiler148
Stalk Main beam
43
Turn signals43
START-STOP115
Manually activating/deactivating the system116
Operating conditions for the system115
Starting/shutting down the engine115
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting engine Jump-starting
186
Starting the engine97
Jump-starting187
Starting the engine97
START STOP Information messages
116
Jump-starting188
Steering force assistance95
Steering wheel95
Storage68
Storage compartment Storage compartment on the driver's side
70
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
69
Storage Compartment Lighting
47
Storage compartments68
Flexible storage compartment73
Storage compartment in the front centre console 71
storage pockets on the front seat
70
Stowage compartment beneath the front seat
71
compartment for glasses70
compartments in the doors72
compartments in the luggage73
sun roof48
sunshade48
Sun visors48
Switching lights on and off41
Switching off the engine98
Synthetic leather155
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
155
Seat belts156
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
150
Cavity protection153
Chrome parts152
Cleaning the wheels153
Decorative films152
Door lock cylinders153
Headlight lenses153
High-pressure cleaner150
Plastic parts151
Polishing the paintwork151
Rubber seals152
Taking care of the interior154
Taking care of your vehicle exterior150
Washing149
Washing by hand149
Wash system150
Wax treatment151
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
156
Technical data199
Telephone86
Temporary spare wheel176
the rear seats fold down seat backrest and fold seat fully for- ward
55
Tiptronic102
Tools180
TOP TETHER143
Tourist lights44
Towing188
Towing a trailer117
Towing device Description
117
Drawbar load117
Use and care120
Towing eye Front
189
Rear189
Towing protection36
Traction Control System (ASR)111
Trailer117, 120
Loading120
Towing a trailer121
211Index