
WARNING■Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 177
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 221.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 220 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 177 with its toothed side fully into the inner toothing
of the safety wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is jut-
ting out.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 223.
›
After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
Note
■
Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter or
the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.■
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you
in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
ner.
Tyre repair
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
225
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
225
Sealing and inflating the tyre
226
Check after 10 minutes' driving
226
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or
a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a per-
manent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies , e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre!
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › There is damage to the rim.
› The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
› The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
› There is damage to the tyre wall.
› Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.
› If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING■
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre.■
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes.
■
The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
tact with the skin.
For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in ac- cordance with environmental protection regulations. 224Do-it-yourself

CAUTIONIf the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
Replacing front windscreen wipers
Fig. 191
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 234.
When in the rest position, the wiper arms cannot be fold down from the wind- screen. Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper
arms into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Then press the windscreen wiper lever into position
4
» Fig. 36 on page 57
within 10 seconds – the wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Press the locking button
1
» Fig. 191 to unlock the wiper blade and pull off in
the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
The windscreen wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching on
the ignition and changing the position of the window wiper lever or when driving
at a speed of more than 6°km/h.
Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility.
Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left
on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper blades after ev-
ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system .
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 192
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 234.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 192.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
235Emergency equipment and self-help

The protective grille must engage firmly.
CAUTION
For vehicles with parking assistance, we recommend that after changing the light
bulb in the fog lights, the system is checked by a specialist.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 201
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 238.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 201 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
Rear lightFig. 202
Remove light / pull out connector
Fig. 203
Install light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Unscrew the light » Fig. 202 using the Torx key from the car tool kit » page 220,
Vehicle tool kit .
›
Grasp the light and carefully remove with shaky movements in the direction of
arrow
1
.
›
Dis23connect the plug connection by pressing the catches in direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 202 and by pulling them in direction of arrow
3
.
Installing
›
Insert the connector into the light and lock it securely.
›
Insert the light into the mounts in the body » Fig. 203.
242Do-it-yourself

›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

Practical features70
Compartment for glasses77
Folding table in the middle seat backrest80
Folding table on front seat backrest80
Storage compartment in the front central con- sole
72
Storage compartments in the doors72
Storage net in the front centre console77
Waste container76
Practical Features Storage compartment on the dashboard
71
R
Radiator fan
201
Radio reception See windows
191
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
99
Raise vehicle223
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
59
Fold in passenger mirror60
Rear-view mirrors Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mirrors 59
Rear fog light
51
Warning light19
Rear head restraints in the centre
67
Rear interior light54
Rear mirror58
Interior mirror59
rear seats in the longitudinal direction
68
Rear seats67
Setting the tilt of the seat backrests68
Rear window - heater55
Recirculation93
Refuelling196
Fuel196
Remote control Locking34
Replacing the battery231
Synchronisation process34
Unlocking34
Remote control key Replacing the battery
231
Removable light Removing light
87
replace batteries of the lights232
Removable ski bag81
Removing the variable loading floor
88
Repairs and technical alterations184
Replace the battery in the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating) in the remote control
231
replace - batteries of the lights232
Replacing bulb for fog lights
241
Bulb for the licence plate light242
Bulb in rear light243
Fuses236
Fuses in the dash panel236
Fuses in the engine compartment237
Vehicle battery210
windscreen wiper blades235
Replacing windscreen wiper blades234
Replenishing Coolant
206
Engine oil204
Windscreen washer fluid201
reversing assistant orientation lines and monitored area
142
Revolutions counter11
Roof rack system90
Roof load90
Running-in the first 1500 km
129
Running inBrake pads130
Engine129
Tyres129
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
35
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
35
Safe securing system35
Safety160
Child safety177
Child safety seats177
Correct seated position161
Head restraints66
ISOFIX180
TOP TETHER181
Safety belts rear middle seat
167
Saving electrical energy130
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
190
Seat belt warning light
15
Seat belts164
Belt tensioners168
Cleaning195
fastening and unfastening166
Height adjustment167
Seatbelts Inertia reels
167
Seat belts The physical principle of a head-on collision
165
Seat functions64
Seats Electric adjustment
62
Folding front passenger seat66
Front armrest65
Head restraints66
257Index

Heating64
Manually adjusting62
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
63
Removing seats69
Storing in memory of remote control key63
Seats and practical equipment Setting front seats
61
Seats and useful equipment61
Securing the variable load floor in the raised position
89
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
127
Selector lever lock Warning light
22
Service185
Service interval display30
Service intervals182
Setting13
Setting the13
Shelves70
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
131
Side airbag173
Side lights47
ski bag81
Sliding/tilting roof Closing
45
Closing the sun screen45
Emergency operation234
Opening/closing the sun screen45
Opening and tilting45
Operation45
Snow chains218
Spare wheel216
Speedometer11
see speedometer11
Speed symbol see Wheels
215
Spoiler186
START-STOP149
Manually activating/deactivating the system150
Operating conditions of the system150
Starting/shutting down the engine149
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY120
Starting and stopping the engine using the key118
Starting engine Jump-starting
226
Starting the engine Jump-starting
227
Key119
see KESSY122
START STOP Information messages
151
Jump-starting228
Steering force assistance118
Steering lock / unlock see KESSY
121
Steering wheel117
Stopping the engine Key
120
Storage box87
Storage compartment in the rear central console79
Storage compartment on the passenger side78
Storage compartments70
Compartment for glasses77
Storage compartment in the front central con- sole
72
Storage compartment in the rear central console 79
Storage compartment on the dashboard
71
Storage compartment on the passenger side78
Storage compartments in the doors72
Storage compartment under the passenger seat78
Storage pockets on the front seats79
Storage compartment under the pasenger seat78
Storage pockets on the front seats79
Storing seats
63
Sun visors55
Switch See Ignition119
Switching off the engine see KESSY
123
Switching off the ignition see KESSY
123
Switching on the ignition see KESSY
122
Switch off ASR warning light
19
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mirrors 59
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
193
Seat belts195
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
188
Cavity protection192
Chrome parts190
Cleaning the wheels192
Decorative films190
Door lock cylinders191
Headlight lenses191
High-pressure cleaner188
Plastic parts190
Polishing the paintwork189
Rubber seals190
Taking care of the interior192
Taking care of your vehicle exterior189
Washing187
Washing by hand188
Wash system188
Wax treatment189
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
194
TCS Operation
137
Technical data244
Telephone103, 105
258Index