Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 48, Headlight
beam control 1)
.
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail-
er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area
or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the indicator light
in the instrument cluster
starts to flash. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant » page 205,
Checking the coolant level .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 16,
Coolant .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Never use the safety eyelet for towing!■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist garages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources.
Note■ After coupling the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that the rear
lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
If there is an error in the trailer lighting, check the fuses in the fuse box in the
dash panel » page 236.
■
Contact between the breakaway cable and the safety eyelet can result in me-
chanical wear on the surface protection of the eyelet. Such wear does not impair
the functioning of the safety eyelet and does not constitute a fault. It is excluded from the warranty coverage.
■
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and un-
coupling the trailer.
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 156.
The trailer stabilisation is an extension of the stabilisation control that works in
conjunction with the counter-steering assistance to reduce the amount the trail-
er "sways".
After turning on the ignition, the ESC indicator light
in the instrument cluster
lights up for about 2 seconds longer than the ABS indicator light.
Function requirements for trailer stabilisation. The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA genu-
ine accessories range.
The ESC system is active (in the instrument cluster, the warning lights illumi-
nates
or
) » page 18 does not .
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer sock-
et.
The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h.
The trailer has a rigid drawbar.
1)
Applies to vehicles with bi-xenon headlights.
158Driving
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
236
Fuses in the engine compartment
237
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
238
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before re-
placing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating » page 236,
Fuses in the dash panel or » page 237 , Fuses in the engine compartment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 199.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amperage –
risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 193
Cover of the fuse box in the control panel / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 236.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover in the direction of the ar- row » Fig. 193 .
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box and remove.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
236Do-it-yourself
›Insert a new fuse.›Replace the bracket at the original position.›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1Heating of the gearbox ventilation (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG2-3Tow hitch4Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever, turn signal light lever,
camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Tow hitch9Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
Rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnosis connector, removable light11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY controller, steering wheel locking18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, Haldex19Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, control
unit for parking aid, switch for OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch and airbag control unit21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara- tion, air mass sensor, control unit for headlight range control and
headlight tilt22Instrument cluster controller for electro-mechanical power steering, control unit for data bus23Central locking system and bonnet lidNo.Power consumer24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Electric sliding/tilting roof, electric sun screen28Fuel pump, injection valves29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 194
Cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 236.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box » page 208.
237Fuses and light bulbs
Replacing fuses›Move the safety catch of the cover of the fuse box A » Fig. 194 in the direction
of the arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches.›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the ar-
row.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches.
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly -
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 236.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Power consumer1Not assigned2Control unit for automatic gearbox3Measuring circuit4ABS control unit5Control unit for automatic gearbox6Not assigned7Power supply terminal 15, Starter8Radio, instrument cluster, telephone9Not assigned10Engine control unit11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unitNo.Power consumer13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe, fuel pump relay
Glow plug system16Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light17Horn18Amplifier for digital sound processor19Windscreen wipers20Control valve for fuel pressure, high pressure pump21Lambda probe22Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch23Coolant pump
Charge pressure control solenoid valve, changeover valve for radiator
Fuel high pressure pump24Active charcoal filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, radiator fan25ABS control unit26Vehicle voltage control unit, left headlight, left tail light27Glow Plug System28Windscreen heater29Power supply of the interior30Terminal X a)a)
In order not to drain the battery unnecessarily when starting the engine, the electrical components
of this terminal are automatically switched off.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
239
Change halogen bulb
240
Remove the protective grille for fog lights
240
238Do-it-yourself
Remove the protective grille for fog lights - sensor plug for parkingassistance241
Replacing the bulb for the fog lights
241
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
242
Rear light
242
Replacing bulbs in rear light
243
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
› 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 box under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 199.■
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.
■
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.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the 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, napkin, or sim-
ilar.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 bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage af-
ter replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special-
ist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 195
Principle sketch: Bulb arrange-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon dis-
charge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 195
Low beam with halogen bulb » page 240, Change halogen bulb or xenon gas
discharge lamp
Main beam » page 240, Change halogen bulb
AB239Fuses and light bulbs
Remove the protective grille for fog lights - sensor plug for
parking assistanceFig. 198
Guard: Version 1/version 2
Fig. 199
Remove the plug
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 238.
›
Remove the plastic cover for the guard in the arrow direction » Fig. 198
using
the bow to pull the full wheel covers » page 220, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the remaining part of the grille.
›
Pull the plug on the grille gently in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 199 .
Replacing the bulb for the fog lightsFig. 200
Principle sketch: Remove the number plate light / replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 238.
First remove the grille for the fog lights » page 240 and » page 241 before chang-
ing bulbs.
Remove the headlight
›
Unscrew the plastic nuts
A
» Fig. 200 1)
.
›
Raise the headlights in the direction of arrow
1
and remove in the direction of
arrow
2
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Pull the plug on the lamp base.
›
Turn the lamp socket to the stop in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 200 and pull
it out.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to
the direction of arrow
3
as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector on the lamp base.
Refit the headlight and grille
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 200 and tighten.
›
Attach the connector on guard carefully » Fig. 199 on page 241 2)
.
›
Insert the protective grille and press it in.
›
Replace the plastic cover and press into the guard » Fig. 198 on page 241 2)
.
1)
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit
» page 220 .
2)
Applies to vehicles with parking assistance system.
241Fuses and light bulbs
›Carefully press the light into the body so that the bolts 1
» Fig. 204 on
page 243 or » Fig. 205 on page 243 on the light engage into the mounts on the
body.›
Screw the light with the screws » Fig. 202into place.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 204
Inner part of the light: Ground light
Fig. 205
Inner part of the light: Light with LED diodes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 238.
Ground light
›
With the Torx screw, unscrew the securing screw
A
» Fig. 204 .
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows » Fig. 204
and remove the bulb holder from the light.
› Turn the respective bulb B
» Fig. 204 until it stops counter-clockwise and re-
move it from the bulb holder.›
Insert a new bulb
B
into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Pull bulb
C
» Fig. 204 out of the socket and insert a new bulb.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.
Light with LED diodes
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows » Fig. 205
and remove the bulb holder from the light.
›
Turn the respective light bulb » Fig. 205 until it stops counter-clockwise and re-
move it from the bulb holder.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.
Note
Visit a specialist garage if an LED diode is faulty.
243Fuses and light bulbs
Engine oil202
Capacity203
Changing204
Checking203
Replenishing204
Specifications203
Environment130
Environmental compatibility133
Environmentally friendly driving130
EPC Warning light
20
ESC Function
136
Warning light18
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
19
F
Fastening elements
82
Fatigue detection151
Function151
Information messages151
Films190
Fire extinguisher220
First aid kit219
Flexible storage compartment84
Floor covering in the luggage compartment
85
fog lights Remove protective grille - version 1
240
Remove protective grille - version 2240
Remove protective grille with plug - version 1241
remove protective grille with plug - version 2241
replacing bulb241
Fog lights51
Warning light22
Fog lights with CORNER function51
Folding seats back into the initial position
70
Folding down the seats67
Folding table at the center backrest
80
on front seat backrest80
Fold in passenger's mirror60
Footmats126
see footmats126
Force limit Power windows
43
Sliding/tilting roof45
Fording134
Front airbag171
Front door warning light54
Front interior light53
Front seats61
Fuel196
Diesel198
Fuel gauge12
refer to Fuel196
Refuelling196
Unleaded petrol197
Fuel consumption130
Fuel reserve Indicator light
20
Fuses Assignment
236
Colour coding236
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment238
Replacing236
G
Gearbox Information messages
13
Gear change Gear recommendation
24
Information on the selected gear24
Gear changing Gear stick
125
General view Cockpit9
Generator Indicator light
16
Glow plug system Warning light
19
gradeability see pitch angle
246
GSM103, 105
H
Handbrake
125
Warning light15
Hands-free system Voice control
110
Hazard warning light system52
HBA137
Head airbag174
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
58
Headlights Bulb arrangement
239
Driving abroad135
Headlight cleaning system58
Head restraint66
Heater Windscreen and rear window
55
Heating Control elements
94
Exterior mirrors59
Recirculation93
Seats64
Heating and air-conditioning91
HHC138
Hill Hold Control (HHC)138
Hook83
Horn9
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)137
254Index